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code readers
Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:32 PM
I am looking into getting a code reader, I want something that will be able to read live data from the sensors. Is the scan gauge II good, or should I get something like this from E-bay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROFESSIONAL-OBDII-OBD2-TROUBLE-CODE-READER-OBD-2-II_W0QQitemZ110164966245QQihZ001QQcategoryZ43989QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: code readers
Friday, August 31, 2007 5:02 AM
The only one Ive used is an Auto Tap. hooks up to a laptop and gives you every possible parameter
Re: code readers
Saturday, September 01, 2007 1:58 AM
In order to find a good one like you wan't you usually have to fork out some seriouse cash. You could go to your local dealership and ask what they use (they usually have the good stuff), or you can just have autozone check it for free whenever your CEL comes on.

Personally, I've always been partial to Snap-On but thats just me. Expensive as all !@#$ though, but I think they make what your looking for.





Re: code readers
Saturday, September 01, 2007 12:12 PM
Most OBD-II scantools I've seen can read at least some live data, that one looks like it can, but probably isn't capable of really advanced stuff. I 2nd the Snap-on, and theres one I saw at O'Reillys that I want myself that can read advanced stuff also, but can't remember the brand-name or model, and its not near as pricey as the Snap-On. As for what the dealer uses, its probably a Tech-II, and those cost 3 grand for the basic setup, a good bit more if you get one with the CAN kit and/or software subscription.



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