Code Readers. What Do You Use & Recommend?

[M3TA5IN]

On a GM you should be able to just turn the key 3 times until the odometer comes up, third time it will display your codes...

[Db4popov]

I'll second this. It's a bit more money than just a code reader ($150ish on eBay) but there are all sorts of dandy tricks you can do with it.

My review of the Scangauge II

That review was a great read. Thanks.

[AzkotikBMW]

I remember it being around $100.00

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...All-Categories

Probably a stupid question, but will this one get all the BMW specific codes also?

[danewilson77]

Probably a stupid question, but will this one get all the BMW specific codes also?

Not positive. I'll have to look.

Sent from SIGFest 2012, via TTv1.5.4

[AzkotikBMW]

Not positive. I'll have to look.

Sent from SIGFest 2012, via TTv1.5.4

Have you gotten around to look into this, Dane?

[danewilson77]

I'll bump this up...since I have changed.

Using the Amazon affiliate link....of course

Good value at $99, I think.



Web Price $144.99 USD

Trilingual OBD II & CAN Scan Tool

Introducing the next generation of scan tools. Get Professional Grade scan tool features at a code reader price. Now, more affordable than ever for LIVE data. Live Data allows the user to view vehicle sensor, switch and relay inputs in real time, while the engine is running. This information helps pinpoint the problem components for a faster diagnosis.

Includes the ability to display generic and manufacturer specific codes and definitions, 6 modes of OBD II data, trilingual, freeze frame, State OBD check (emissions), drive cycle mode and more.

All the power of a scan tool, at the price of a code reader.


OBD II information available:

Read and display LIVE engine data

Displays OBD II generic and manufacturer specific definitions on screen

Read and display MIL status

Read and erase diagnostic trouble codes

Shows visual indicator when the tool is trying to communicate and retrieve data from an OBD II vehicle.

Read and display I/M monitors (emissions)

Read and display pending DTCs

Read and display freeze frame data (snapshot of vehicle data at the time of the fault)

Read and display VIN number, CVN and Cal ID

Display State OBD check

Display OBD II Drive Cycle Mode
Other Features & Benefits:

Field updateable via USB port

CE certification

Trilingual menu, manual and definitions (English, Spanish, French)

System setup menu includes language setup, unit of measure, display test, keypad test, memory test, tool information and program mode
General Benefits:

Convenient size, can operate with one hand

Diagnose and maintain vehicle

LIVE real-time data

Over 15,000 generic and manufacturer specific code definitions

Compatible with ALL 1996 and newer vehicles (OBD II & CAN)

Reset MIL and turn off Check Engine Light

Backlit display

[telijah]

Ah, saw this in the What Did You Buy Today thread and thought "But Dane already had one of those...". Nice, the ability to update via USB and Live Data are cool touches.