Auto trouble code reader
12-05-2008, 06:45 PM
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Auto trouble code reader
I'm thinking of getting a code reader and it cost from $35 shipped to over $100. Has any one got thier own one? Cuz autozone and other auto parts store no long to do code reading service in LA.
I thought $35 is pretty cheap to have it but only worry it'll work or not. Sellers claim it work on any brand post-1996 cars and trucks.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=r40&_trksid+m38.|1311&_nkw=auto+reader&_sac at+See-All-cCategories[/URL]
Thanks.
I thought $35 is pretty cheap to have it but only worry it'll work or not. Sellers claim it work on any brand post-1996 cars and trucks.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=r40&_trksid+m38.|1311&_nkw=auto+reader&_sac at+See-All-cCategories[/URL]
Thanks.
12-05-2008, 06:56 PM
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I have an AutoXRay 4000 but as of recently I've just been using my laptop; just need the OBD -> serial interface which can be had for under $30 on eBay.
12-06-2008, 02:54 AM
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Dont expect it to get the codes that acura can pull with theirs
Sometimes its cheaper to let them diagnose a check engine light if you cant
troubleshoot your way thru it
Sometimes its cheaper to let them diagnose a check engine light if you cant
troubleshoot your way thru it
12-06-2008, 03:13 AM
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Yes, dealer ask me $100 for diagnose cel, so I rather to have a code reader myself and can figure out. The light came out for 3 times already. Thanks.
12-06-2008, 07:24 AM
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Don't know where you are but stores like AutoZone can pull your code for free if that's all you want. $100 to diagnose the CEL more sounds like them pulling the codes AND finding the reason why the code was thrown (by analyzing any freeze frame data and logical troubleshooting).
If you get the OBD->serial interface and write some code, you can do pretty much anything the Acura scanners can do. What you don't have is the documentation however on what special codes they're pulling....and that may be hard to come by.
If you get the OBD->serial interface and write some code, you can do pretty much anything the Acura scanners can do. What you don't have is the documentation however on what special codes they're pulling....and that may be hard to come by.
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12-06-2008, 07:00 PM
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Autozone said no long for Code reading service in CA, so Kragen too.I thought it better have own one and something simple thing that I can always fine solution on A-zine. Anyway I've already bought one on Ebay for $36. Thanks everyone.
12-07-2008, 10:39 AM
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I have the the Actron CP9125 and it's saved my ass many times. Without a doubt the best tool I've ever purchased.
Especially when you get those phantom CELs that just need a quick reset, it's invaluable. When I did my TypeS IM swap I probably had to reset the CEL 20 times. Having to disconnect the battery and wait would have been ridiculous.
Get it, I guarantee you will love having it especially if you're performance modding your car.
Especially when you get those phantom CELs that just need a quick reset, it's invaluable. When I did my TypeS IM swap I probably had to reset the CEL 20 times. Having to disconnect the battery and wait would have been ridiculous.
Get it, I guarantee you will love having it especially if you're performance modding your car.
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