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I use an Autel AuroLink AL619 which gives me information about fault codes and lets me switch them off.
I also use a Vgate OBD2 plugin device that I can pair with "Car Scanner" application on my phone and that gives me more detailed info, for example the DPF fill state, last regen and distance etc.
Between these I've managed to keep my two Saab 9-3s going for the last 6 years, but for anything like programming keys or injectors, or forced regens, I guess a Tech2 would be required.
I also use a Vgate OBD2 plugin device that I can pair with "Car Scanner" application on my phone and that gives me more detailed info, for example the DPF fill state, last regen and distance etc.
Between these I've managed to keep my two Saab 9-3s going for the last 6 years, but for anything like programming keys or injectors, or forced regens, I guess a Tech2 would be required.
I should also say by far the most useful tool I've bought for my Saab shenanigans is a smoke tester. It allows you to identify where there are inlet air leaks as well as DPF sensor pipe testing. Almost all the problems I had with both my cars (2006 and 2020 Tid 1.9 Z19DTH engine) related to either the inlet manifold, leaking swirl flaps, or DPF, or both.
My cars never go into limp mode, not since I removed and blanked the swirl flaps and polished the inside of the inlet, cleaned the EGRs, replaced the DPFs, replaced split inlet pipes and finally, replaced the DPF sensor. I've also replaced one of the turbos due to poor oil hygiene by the previous owners garage.
None of these are particularly difficult jobs and the parts are pretty cheap (£245 for a turbo and 4 hours to fit it was the most I spent) but some are long winded, like removing, cleaning and de-flapping the inlet manifold, which I now have down to 5 hours!
My cars never go into limp mode, not since I removed and blanked the swirl flaps and polished the inside of the inlet, cleaned the EGRs, replaced the DPFs, replaced split inlet pipes and finally, replaced the DPF sensor. I've also replaced one of the turbos due to poor oil hygiene by the previous owners garage.
None of these are particularly difficult jobs and the parts are pretty cheap (£245 for a turbo and 4 hours to fit it was the most I spent) but some are long winded, like removing, cleaning and de-flapping the inlet manifold, which I now have down to 5 hours!
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