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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Recommended OBD Reader?

I want to purchase a OBD reader so I don't have to pay the dealer $80 every time a light comes on.

Does anyone have any experience with these devices and recommend one?

Or should I just buy a $30 off eBay?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mcdanjw
I want to purchase a OBD reader so I don't have to pay the dealer $80 every time a light comes on.

Does anyone have any experience with these devices and recommend one?

Or should I just buy a $30 off eBay?
is there an Autozone in your area?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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You bet.

Any particular model I should look for?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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well, i was just asking because the Autozones around here allow you to leave your driver's license in order to borrow the scanner. it's a cheapie, but should take you out of a tight spot and save you those $80 a trip.

unless you really want to buy one.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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That's a great tip!

Thanks. I'll give that a shot!
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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no problem. they don't call them stealerships for nothing.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Lexus?

jk
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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I forgot what the hell I have. It's in NYC right now with a friend. It was recomened here though. I got it online. It was like $110 shipped & has a hard case. Guess i'm not much help.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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I have some programs that will calculate your 1/8,1/4, 0-60, 0-100 and HP/TQ with just an obdII adapter as well as read and clear codes and read sensors and the rest of all the crap that the computer puts out. haven't tried yet but very soon I will
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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I use this one:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=3100C

but there are cheaper models that would work just as well for reading and erasing codes...
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Sun Diego CL-S
Lexus?

jk
no obd2 gs 400 thatz a model #
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueCLS6
I use this one:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=3100C

but there are cheaper models that would work just as well for reading and erasing codes...
That's the 1 I got.
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