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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Basic OBDII Reader, Clears Codes- $19.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0XA0851767
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Old May 20, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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^ Nice find.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Sold Out...

Hopefully they will restock...
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Wow-Newegg....not bad.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Great price. Wish I would have seen it in time.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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16 cents more, or as low as 17.99
Amazon Amazon

I have it and it works fine on my 03 Ody, and 06 TL
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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Back in stock again and still free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0XA0851767
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Ordered, thx
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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nice find. why is it so cheap? i thought those were a lot more money.

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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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Ordered

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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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$20, why not.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by p.diddy
nice find. why is it so cheap? i thought those were a lot more money.
Some of them are expensive cause they have more features like data list, can pull SRS/ABS codes, etc.

These basic code readers are usually around $50 at stores so this is a good deal for checking and clearing check engine lights.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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good price for a reader!

but why clear the code? wont it just come back on in 50 miles or so?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Great find nfn....

for those using Android OS, I highly suggest this:

3> INTERFUSESHOP
Nick @ Interfuse sells OBDII Bluetooth/Wifi adapters to interface with Android/iOS for the CEL finding or clearing/Realtime gauges/etc. You guys can check out his website

Website:
http://interfuseshop.com/
Adapters are here: http://interfuseshop.com/product-cat...stic-scanners/

Contact:
sales@interfuse.com

Coupon code:
"swoosh" for 15% Off + Free Shipping
and get the app Torque ($5)....you will be able to read codes and clear em....and a ton more....worth it for 25 some bucks IMO
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Amazon.com has these products for much less.


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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar21
good price for a reader!

but why clear the code? wont it just come back on in 50 miles or so?
Not if you correctly diagnose and repair the problem before you clear it lol.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Xcepticus
Amazon.com has these products for much less.


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Much less than $20 shipped? Provide us the link please...
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SpiderX1016
Not if you correctly diagnose and repair the problem before you clear it lol.
seems like the code would clear itself with the repair no? lol

mine do
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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Does this clear codes as well?
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar21
seems like the code would clear itself with the repair no? lol

mine do
No yours don't. The ECU will clear the MIL if the issue causing the MIL was an intermittent condition or the problem causing the MIL is repaired, but the original code (DTC) stays in memory until cleared via an OBDII tool (e.g. reader or Honda Diagnostic System, etc.).
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by vas25tl
Does this clear codes as well?
Dude, read the first post or read the specs.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nfnsquared
No yours don't. The ECU will clear the MIL if the issue causing the MIL was an intermittent condition or the problem causing the MIL is repaired, but the original code (DTC) stays in memory until cleared via an OBDII tool (e.g. reader or Honda Diagnostic System, etc.).
uhh yea? a simple battery disconnect after replacing a faulty O2 sensor on my previous car ('98 prelude) was sufficient in turning the light off.

same with our ('04) F250 work truck and a wheel speed sensor, just repaired, reset ECU, no more light..

it has everything to do with what kind of code its throwing.

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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Battery disconnect won't remove the DTC from non-volatile memory. It's still there.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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there are short term codes, long term codes, and permanent codes.

the first two mentioned can be removed with an ECU reset aka battery disconnect..
the 3rd can be cleared with this tool, or the one at the auto parts store..


http://www.ehow.com/how_7192245_clear-engine-codes.html
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Sigh....

Someone should buy himself a Service Manual:

The DTCs are memorized in the EEPROM (non-volatile memory). Therefore, the memorized DTCs cannot be canceled by disconnecting the battery....

Page 19-44.

(DTC stands for Diagnostic Trouble Code).
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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yea, we're probably just lucky..
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar21
yea, we're probably just lucky..
No, you're not lucky.

You are not understanding the difference between ECU activation and clearing of the MIL vs setting DTCs.

The MIL can be reset by the ECU or a battery disconnect (or a tool). The DTCs can only be reset by an OBDII tool or the HDS, etc.

You still have DTCs stored (unless you've used a tool to clear them). The battery disconnects did not clear them.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Threw a CEL and lost a cylinder on the way to the office this morning. Luckily my new reader was waiting for me here at the office. I had my Accessport in the car but it won't read every code and it didn't read this one. The new reader did no problem. P0303 - cyl 3 misfire. Think I lost a coil pack.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
Threw a CEL and lost a cylinder on the way to the office this morning. Luckily my new reader was waiting for me here at the office. I had my Accessport in the car but it won't read every code and it didn't read this one. The new reader did no problem. P0303 - cyl 3 misfire. Think I lost a coil pack.
im ordering mine right now lol.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Swapped out cyl 3 coil pack and I'm back in bidness. Used the reader to clear the code after that was complete.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Another one for $20 shipped. Only good for this weekend. Different that the original post. Good reviews.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0XA0851751

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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Deal is somewhat back. $23 now with free shipping. Still a good deal!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...6844-_-Product
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Wish these would ship to Canada
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Wish these would ship to Canada
For what? Volkswagen require one that is a VAG reader.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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It's back again for 1-day and $1 cheaper ($19):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0XA0851767
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Back again, this time $18.49:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0XA0851751
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