Need an ODBII scanner?
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Need an ODBII scanner?
Amazon is running a deal on the one I have. It's a great basic scanner.
Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles
Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Amazon is running a deal on the one I have. It's a great basic scanner.
Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles
Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
It's damn cheap. I paid twice that several years ago.
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
Awesome deal.
Curious, though. Does it clear codes? The description doesn't say.
Curious, though. Does it clear codes? The description doesn't say.
Yes it does. I use it all the time when I'm messing around with my car.
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
That's the same scanner I have and the only thing it doesn't do is give you information on readiness monitors, other wise its hard to beat.
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Originally Posted by SodaLuvr
If I needed to get the transmission fluid temp to do a fluid level check on a 4T45E or a newer Toyota, will it give me that info?
But check Amazon for other Actron scanners on sale.
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Originally Posted by mantis23
too bad its only for post 1996 vehicles.
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
pre-96 are not obdII and nothing is standard back then, so its a nightmare to get the right adapters and read the codes.
ahh, thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
can anyone recommend a good USB ODBII plug??
this is a good price, i paid $59 a couple years ago and i have most def gotten my $$$ back from it
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Thanks for the tip! I just placed the order. I know I'm about a month behind, but I just noticed this thread today. It is only $43 today so I think it is only $3 more than the original sale price... (I think some people mentioned it was $39.99).
My wife's 2004 Infiniti G35 just had the check engine light come on, so I figure this thing will let me know if I actually have to take the car in.
Two questions:
1) Let's say the fault code is something minor and I simply reset. Assuming the problem still persists, how soon will the car throw the error code again?
2) Interestingly enough, the G35 has been in the body shop for the last 8 weeks and my wife just got it back yesterday. She knows the light wasn't on when she dropped the car off with them. She got rear-ended so all the damage was in the back end and passenger side rear. She drove the car for about a month after the accident before taking it into the body shop. So, if the accident did something, I would expect the CEL light to have come on during that time. But what could the body shop have done to cause the CEL light to come on? That probably sounds like a silly question to those that are more mechanically inclined than me, but I like to make sure before I just chalk it up to coincidence!
Thanks for any info.
My wife's 2004 Infiniti G35 just had the check engine light come on, so I figure this thing will let me know if I actually have to take the car in.
Two questions:
1) Let's say the fault code is something minor and I simply reset. Assuming the problem still persists, how soon will the car throw the error code again?
2) Interestingly enough, the G35 has been in the body shop for the last 8 weeks and my wife just got it back yesterday. She knows the light wasn't on when she dropped the car off with them. She got rear-ended so all the damage was in the back end and passenger side rear. She drove the car for about a month after the accident before taking it into the body shop. So, if the accident did something, I would expect the CEL light to have come on during that time. But what could the body shop have done to cause the CEL light to come on? That probably sounds like a silly question to those that are more mechanically inclined than me, but I like to make sure before I just chalk it up to coincidence!
Thanks for any info.
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Good point. No reason to speculate what could be the problem when I will know what the problem is in a few days!
Thanks. I'll repost (with the code info) when I get the scanner and try it on my wife's G35...
Oh - yeah - I've heard about that gas cap problem before!
Thanks. I'll repost (with the code info) when I get the scanner and try it on my wife's G35...
Oh - yeah - I've heard about that gas cap problem before!
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
pre-96 are not obdII and nothing is standard back then, so its a nightmare to get the right adapters and read the codes.
In the PT GT, I just turn the key a few times and a code pops up on the dash.
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