I would like to buy a code reader for my Xk8 2000. One that will give me code fault information and be able to clear codes. I'm not an XK8 mechanic (but knowledgeable and an engineer) and i don't need bells and whistles. I'm having intermittent restricted performance issues and my mechanic is, i think, hunting and pecking to find the problem. It's back on again now just before Thanksgiving, after he pulled the plugs and degunked the cam somehow, saying that timing was off. The car has 100K on it, and it's time for me to get more knowledgable to ask the right questions now. It would be great to have one that monitored via wifi or blue tooth for I0S, but there are many types and i'm not sure if they work for XK8's or not. Appreciate the help soonest if possible. Thank you.

 

If you have an Adroid phone you can download the Torque app (pro version i think, like 5 bucks) and then buy the ELM blue tooth adapter for it, there ya go a code reader, can clear them also, and gives you all types of goodies with the app. Google it, see what it is.

 

^^^^ What he said

 

Now that the reader problem is solved: Have the timing chain tensioners been changed, at least the secondaries? If not this is a perfect opportunity to become familiar with your car.

But don't go back to your faithful mechanic, his comment about degunking the cam to fix a timing problem is pure BS.

 

I purchased a Scan Gauge 2 off e bay . Very pleased with operation. Easy plug and play into the OBD connector. Shows temperature and is a code reader. Can clear codes along with other functions, fuel economy, etc. Easy enough to read and clear codes while driving. I mean while stopped at a light. Rich

 

I very much appreciate your taking the time to help.

 

Yes, i have had the tensioners fixed-- that much i've learned. I used to build aircraft carriers for a living, and I've fiddled with the XJS for about 10 years, but I haven't picked up the book on the XK8— despite owning it for a long time— until recently when I retired and started counting pennies. Thanks again so much

 

I have a generic Bluetooth OBDII interface, I bought it before I realized there isn't an IOS software package. PM me and I'll send it to you.

 

Rick, thank you for that, but I am a Mac guy with no android or pc.

 

For my iPad I use Enginelink HD. I bought a $15 wireless ELM325 adapter. For a laptop I like OBDWiz. I bought it with a wired interface, but its what I use all the time as it is more complete. However for the basics and codes the Enginelink works great.

 

Thanks so much for all of your responses. it's very kind of you to take the time to help a newbie. I went with Lemur Blue Driver and i'll report back. Happy Thanksgiving

 

Msloescher.......If you should decide to go to a little more severe duty reader, there are plenty of them out there, for the do it your selfer, and as usual......they all come from China. The only thing I have found to be most useful on our cars, is a reader that also reads ABS codes. I don't necessarily care if it erases them, because our cars do that in a couple of drive cycles. Most of the readers out there will read all the other codes, but only a few will read ABS codes..........Welcome....and I am sure you will like it here........Mike

 

Feeding back, I went with the Lemur Bluetooth, from Amazon, which linked to my Iphone. Software comes free by scanning the code on the device when it arrived. Worked straightaway. No problems with it at all. P0327 Knock Sensor

 

time for new ones probably.