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Old 03-19-2006, 08:25 PM
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Recommend a good, affordable OBD2 scanner?

If any of you guys own an OBD2 scanner that works pretty well, has nice features, and is pretty affordable, please make a recommendation. I'm thinking about buying one, but I don't want anything too expensive or too cheap. Like something half way decent?

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I have this one:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...artnumber=3100

This one would probably work just as well:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...artnumber=3030
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I bought this software. I connect with my laptop serial connection. USB is also available.

http://www.obd-2.com/
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I just go to autozone and use theirs for free
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I just go to autozone and use theirs for free
Yeah, that's what I do at the moment, but I kind of want one of my own.

Thanks for the recommendations, guys.


mantis --
Is it easy to use? Do you prefer this over a hand-held unit?


Blue --

While browsing through that web site, I found the Auto X-ray 4000 unit. Then I found this web site (a bit cheaper). What do you think of this unit?

http://www.levineautoparts.com/autez40obdii.html
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I have this one. It works great. Got it at AutoZone for about $80



http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003519/c-10101
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
Yeah, that's what I do at the moment, but I kind of want one of my own.

Thanks for the recommendations, guys.


mantis --
Is it easy to use? Do you prefer this over a hand-held unit?


Blue --

While browsing through that web site, I found the Auto X-ray 4000 unit. Then I found this web site (a bit cheaper). What do you think of this unit?

http://www.levineautoparts.com/autez40obdii.html
Yes I like it. In fact, you can download the software and look at the features for free. Its really the connector that you're paying for when you purchase from him.
http://www.obd-2.com/ve136.zip

I think its helpful, and he updates the software about once a month with new features. Hes been doing this since I bought it in Jan 2002.
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Id look into something that works on your laptop if you have one. Alot of times your able to add on alot of features down the road.
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