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OBDII Code reader. Whats the best one 4 the buck?
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RichP
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- Effort, Pa
I have an actron that cost me $150 or so a while back. I would go with one of these now
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/8426/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/8426/
dutchjeep
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- Half Moon Bay, CA
Would love to have a gadget like that! But I have a '92 XJ and that's OBDI, right? Do these OBDII scanners also read OBDI codes?
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- In the islands
I have a Scan Guage and it does everything the OEM dash does,........ well almost everything. It also reads codes and plugs into the ODB2 port without wire modifications.
dutchjeep said:
The short answer is No. OBDII and OBDI are not compatible. On the OBDI years, you can use the "key switch method" to extract codes. Don't feel bad, I have a 96 with OBDII and a 92 with OBDI. Have to keep things straight, as there are a few changes besides the computer that make them different, like belt adjustment. LOL.
IllianaXJ
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- Southwest IN
I just go down to the parts store and have them check the codes for free 
There are several different ones available, from cheaper scanners that store the code and then print it externally, to high dollar ones that show you the error code right on the screen.
For the shadetree mechanic, I would think the general scanner would work fine. Shouldn't have to use it too much unless there is something continually wrong with your vehicle though.
Edit - that ScanGauge would be sweet mounted to the dash though.
There are several different ones available, from cheaper scanners that store the code and then print it externally, to high dollar ones that show you the error code right on the screen.
For the shadetree mechanic, I would think the general scanner would work fine. Shouldn't have to use it too much unless there is something continually wrong with your vehicle though.
Edit - that ScanGauge would be sweet mounted to the dash though.
dutchjeep
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- Half Moon Bay, CA
TellicoReadyXJ said:
That's what I thought!
Well I guess I'll just stick to the turn-key code-check then.
Tim
MisterFubar
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I just picked up a Scangauge II, it reads all the codes, lets you view all the sensor outputs, and give you a trip computer. I've been driving with it for a couple days now and I love it.
Right now I have it mounted on the steering column, but I'll probably end up integrating it into the center console, or mounting it above the rear view mirror.
If you go over to clubtitan.org, they have a groupbuy going on right now for 149 shipped. Mine showed up in about 3 days.
Right now I have it mounted on the steering column, but I'll probably end up integrating it into the center console, or mounting it above the rear view mirror.
If you go over to clubtitan.org, they have a groupbuy going on right now for 149 shipped. Mine showed up in about 3 days.
deumbower
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- Central PA
I have an Autoxray EZ-Scan AX5000. http://www.autoxray.com/product_detail.php?pid=96 It's a little pricey at around $400 new, but it will do OBDI and OBDII. Well worth the money IMHO.
MisterFubar
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Another option is www.obd-2.com I ordered thier cable and use thier software on a laptop. It works great and the interface is better than any handheld scanner I've ever used. You can log data, and setup a dashboard on the laptop screen to view all your gauges and sensor outputs.
I still like the Scangauge II, for ease of use and the trip computer. I probably won't use the laptop much anymore unless for some reason I want to log some data.
I still like the Scangauge II, for ease of use and the trip computer. I probably won't use the laptop much anymore unless for some reason I want to log some data.