Ok, im going to look into a code reader, I understand alot of people here like Equis but there are different ones, and I want it to give me as much data as possible, imperial and metric or what ever these things can do, now I am looking at at least three different ones and want to know what you guys and gals suggest for OBD1 (keep in mind I would prefer it be able to do both OBD1 and OBD2 as I also take care of my partners car at times and I want to be able to read that also...plus future proof it for any OBD2 cars I may acquire in the future...link to what im considering, does any one have either of these and can you tell me the pros and cons for each?

Innova 3120 Code Reader Scanner OBD 1 OBDII 2/II CAN | eBay

Innova 3140 Pro Code Reader Scanner OBD 1 OBD 2/II CAN | eBay

 

look for a good deal on a used snap on mt2500

 

I use the CP9190 for all of that.
Amazon.com: Actron CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro Diagnostic Code Scanner Kit (Includes CP9185 Base Scanner, OBDI & OBDII Cables with Hard Case): Automotive

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are the Actron and mt2500 better then what I have listed, if so how? also whats the difference between the ones you guys are suggesting and the ones I listed? I want the most bang for the buck!

also if I get the MT2500 what cartrage will I need and what adapters/hook ups will I need?

 

also what about this one? OTC 3499N Code Reader Scanner Scan OBD 1 OBDII OBD II/2 | eBay

has anyone use it, the main ones I think im interested in are the two i posted and the snapon one...

 

any help guys?? id like to find one and get it soon if possible and i want to get one that won't waste my $$$

 

As I said above that is what I use when I want more information.
If not I just use a code reader or count the flashes of the MIL.

 

I have a INNOVA #3145 Equus I bought it at Oriely's I was less than $35.00 tax lic. and out the door here in Taxifornia.

Good luck

 

Amazon.com: ford code reader

I have one of these and the cable I got it at ORiely's Auto Parts.

 

That is the one I use if I just want to read codes on the OBD-I system but he wanted more that a code reader.
He wants one that will read OBD-II system also and give more information than just codes.
The CP9190 will do all of that and here is an example of the extra information.


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are the innova 3120 and 3140 do the same things? or are they the same as the Equis things?

 

one day no response bump guys, anyone?

 

Actron® Here is a link to the features of the one posted by subford. Very nice. Compare it to the ones you posted to see if they are as good.

 

ok, would any of these units also have dual language capabilities, IE english/spanish?

 

Most do. The one posted by subford definately does.