well, i feel like i bought a POS es300, just a few things that are happening.

the check engine light and trac off came on for the 2nd time since i have had the car in less than 2 months. the 1st time they said they replaced an o2 sensor. then the light went off, now it came back on. i am going back to the dealership tomorrow anyway but i would like to have my own code reader since i can't jump the terminals anymore.

the local parts stores say they run about 150 for the avg reader.
so what obd2 would you recommend sto read codes????

 

That sucks dallison.

My dads ES300 has NEVER had an issue. Its got well over 100k on it now...still drives like new.

 

when i got it the sunglass case kept opening, i had it in 3 times and it still falls down. i told them that i was gonna tape it shut, and they didnt object to it(they didnt comment).

the auto down for the drivers' window didnt work, they used white lithium grease to get it to work, when the car is warm it works.

i am getting the front strut mounts and strut bearings replaced tomorrow. i am paying for parts and they are paying the labor(big deal) but at least they are getting replaced.

like i said teh rear o2 was replaced.

i LOVE the car but these things are really starting to piss me off

 

i also replaced the tires, that was only 260 installed, for kuhmos, they are real nice. a cheaper tire but they look good and ride real nice.

but that is something i would have replaced anyway.

i got a good deal so i can deal with minor fixes, and i understand it's a used car, i got it from a benz dealer if anyone is wondering, and they are supposed to be known for their service, i beg to differ

 

are you taking to lexus or the merc dealer?

 

how much do you want to spend on the reader? roadrage mentioned one that he liked on the 3g forums, i cant remember the name of it, search and i think you'll be able to find it.

 

benz, since i bought it there and i bought it in nov, i would try to take advantage of seeing what they will pay for to fix it

 

Wont Autozone scan it for free/cheap?

 

closest one is an hour away

 

I have this one. It works very well for me.

Actron CP9125

 

thanks, looks like it will do fine, i just have to look up the codes online. the cheapest i can find it for is 59.99 now on partsamerica.com using a calif. zip code.

if it's recommended i will get one

 

thanks neil, i picked that one up at advanced auto for 59.99. it was 79.99 in store but on their web site it was 59.99 with the zip code of 90220.


very simple to use also

 

If you happen to have a Palm OS PDA, I've been extremely pleased with my Auterra.

http://www.auterraweb.com/

 

Scangauge is one of the best IMO.

http://www.scangauge.com/

$129.95 including shipping.

Acts as a diagnostic tool, shows digital readouts of MPG consumption, average speed etc etc. And shows many raw engine data information such as intake air temperature, ignition timing etc.

 

Glad it worked out for you.

 

I got to autozone and check them out

 

I seem to have most of my problems at 10:00 at night or 7:00 in the morning.