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Obd Code Reader Suggestions

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by aallison, Jul 14, 2017.

  1. Jul 14, 2017
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    I'm looking for a code reader. I want one that reads just about everything, engine, computer, ABS, etc.

    I see a whole lot of price range differences. There is even one that connects to your cell phone.

    I'd like something you plug in and read. I don't want to go look up a code on the internet, etc.

    I need it to read a 1996 dodge ram (I think it has a port), a 2003 Honda and a 2006 pacifica.

    What do you guys use and what do you suggest?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2017
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    1 - BAFX ELM327 Bluetooth OBDII CAN Scan Tool Android OBD Reader / Scanner. ($20-ish on Amazon).
    2 - Torque Android app. ($5)

    It's cheap and easy to use plus fun to see what's happening in the "Dash/Gauge" mode.

    I use it in my Ram on a daily basis.
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  3. Jul 23, 2017
    rholmes69

    rholmes69 goat herder....

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    X2 on pretty much the same setup.
     
  4. Jul 29, 2017
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    Snapon ethos edge. Cheapest of their scan tools but i like it so far. Just got it wednesday and yesterday at work our witech system officially became a dinosaur. Hit the sundown poimt of no return and couldnt connect. Good news for us they finally ordered 4 new pods and will have the 2.0 system up and running monday hopefully.

    Good news for me i could still clear codes, see data, and do a quicklearn on a trans replacement i did:)
     
  5. Mar 15, 2018
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Did a little update/upgrade.

    I inherited my Galaxy S4 back from my son. I decided to hard wire my Torque App/Phone gauge setup.

    Before (pic from above)
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    I took apart the mount, drilled a hole through the bottom and used a toilet tank screw.
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    I drilled through the cluster and bolted the mount.
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    Rewired a cig lighter charger to be wired directly into the fuse panel.
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    Much cleaner and in a way better spot.
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  6. Mar 18, 2018
    Kz400

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    If you want a cheap one I have had one of these for 3 years now and am happy with it for the price. Amazon.com: 100% Original Launch Creader CRP123 Professional Diagnostic Scanner Global Version for USA/Asain/Euro Cars: Automotive

    If you want to do body systems and have bi-directional control look at the autel ds808 Amazon.com: Autel Maxidas DS808(Upgraded Version of DS708) Automotive Diagnostic Tool OBD2 Scanner with Key Coding and Multi-language System (Same Function as MS906): Automotive. I have a 708 and it does allmost everying, but it can be slow and is not intuitve.
     
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