OBDII code scanner recommendations?
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OBDII code scanner recommendations?
Looking for something under 100 bucks. Also, ones that clear CEL.
Thanks!
And yes I tried searching...
Thanks!
And yes I tried searching...
If you have a laptop computer, there are a bunch of interfaces and software that are available. I bought mine from a company called www.obdpros.com. It has a USB interface and can talk to any ODB2 system from 1997 onward. It came with a bunch of software for reading sensors, fault codes, clearing faults etc.
Handheld devices are ok, but the UI isn't as flexible as with a laptop system.
Handheld devices are ok, but the UI isn't as flexible as with a laptop system.
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I bought and it's worked for me every time.
http://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-...ner-99722.html
Occasionally HF has 20% off coupons, so it's even cheaper. There's cheaper ones that don't tell you what the code means, it just tells you the P#### code and you have to go look it up for a lot cheaper.
http://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-...ner-99722.html
Occasionally HF has 20% off coupons, so it's even cheaper. There's cheaper ones that don't tell you what the code means, it just tells you the P#### code and you have to go look it up for a lot cheaper.
I just use the software that came with the interface.
It also came with trila/demo versions of some more powerful packages offering logging, virtual dash-boards etc. depending on how much you wanted to spend.
From OBDPros:
http://www.obdpros.com/product_info.php?products_id=136
Other vendors:
http://www.obdpros.com/obd_software....rcial_software
It also came with trila/demo versions of some more powerful packages offering logging, virtual dash-boards etc. depending on how much you wanted to spend.
From OBDPros:
http://www.obdpros.com/product_info.php?products_id=136
Other vendors:
http://www.obdpros.com/obd_software....rcial_software
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I bought and it's worked for me every time.
http://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-...ner-99722.html
Occasionally HF has 20% off coupons, so it's even cheaper. There's cheaper ones that don't tell you what the code means, it just tells you the P#### code and you have to go look it up for a lot cheaper.
http://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-...ner-99722.html
Occasionally HF has 20% off coupons, so it's even cheaper. There's cheaper ones that don't tell you what the code means, it just tells you the P#### code and you have to go look it up for a lot cheaper.
http://www.harborfreight.com/can-obd...enu-98568.html
I have this one and have worked on my subie, volvo and honda.
I have this one and have worked on my subie, volvo and honda.
bro DSMLink v3 lol 
on the real though if all you are looking for is obdii scanner that clears codes, amazon. $18-20 shipped free with amazon prime 2 day shipping, or regular shipping if +20

on the real though if all you are looking for is obdii scanner that clears codes, amazon. $18-20 shipped free with amazon prime 2 day shipping, or regular shipping if +20
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Thanks for the reply everyone!
What do you guys think of this one - http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3130-Dia...pr_product_top
Overkill?
What do you guys think of this one - http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3130-Dia...pr_product_top
Overkill?
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Thanks for the reply everyone!
What do you guys think of this one - http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3130-Dia...pr_product_top
Overkill?
What do you guys think of this one - http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3130-Dia...pr_product_top
Overkill?
Anyone know if there is any software I can use alongside my Tachtrix to read/clear codes? I heard there was, but can't find anything.
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