Fern Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 This is probably a well discussed question, but I don't know where to star from. My discovery 1 '96 is OBD? OBD2? Where connector is located? I want to buy a diagnostic tool but don't know which one do I need. Please point me the right materials and articles to start from. Thanx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 On RHD vehicles I believe the diagnostics port is in the top left hand corner of the drivers footwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I don't think the output from the diagnostic socket is compatible with OBD/OBD2 standards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The 1995 OBD Port was not compatible with the standards, however the 1996 one might be if it was made to American Spec as I think it became compulsory on all American Spec vehicles from 1996 (but I might be wrong there) On the UK spec vehicles it's just used for connecting up to the LR type diagnostics equipment, such as Testbook or Rovacom which costs thousands of pounds. Do you know what spec your vehicle is in Ukraine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwriyadh Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 For a Disco 1(none US market) the OBD socket will only allow access to the 10AS Alarm ECU. The socket, a 16 pin item, is at the bottom edge of the dash panel. The engine management system, called hotwire, uses a 14CUX ECU and is not OBD compliant. The socket is behind the panel on the outside of the RHS footwell. Diagnostic access can be achieved by units such as Rovacom or Autologic. There may be other economic systems that claim compatibility but these two do work. Rovacom will also access the 10AS Alarm ECU. jw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 There is more than one freeware / open source OBD reader project on the net, could be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 My car is from Germany in origin (European export), not US. If it's not OBD compatible then there is no sense to buy an OBD diagnostic tool. Thanks to all of you for the answers. BTW, I believe I've seen the connector when I have changed the alarm ecu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Yep, I'm fairly sure as a non US car it won't be OBD compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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