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Have been looking for a OBD 2 scanner just to have around, haven't had a CEL since I first purchased the X 2 years ago and had to replace the VSS.After reading reviews it seems that in the low end scanners Innova seems to come out good as far as the scanner but more important is the customer service should it be needed. Since we are a family of 6 Xmas is limited to 500.00 each, now that would get a good scanner but for something I am not sure how often I would need it, or a friend, I want to keep it under 100.00. Mainly due to the fact that I want to get a new prop for the boat, and new cooking paraphernalia, as weekend cooking for people is in large amounts. The one that I have narrowed it down to is
Besides ones that are mounted in the vehicle and going to Auto Zone or something along those lines what do people use?
Besides ones that are mounted in the vehicle and going to Auto Zone or something along those lines what do people use?
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I have 2 different kinds. I originally have an Acton cheapo one for about $65 at your local auto parts store. It only displays the code, nothing more. It also let's you erase the codes.
Later, I got the scangauge 2 to monitor trans temps. It has a built in code reader and much better than the Acton. It's plugged in all the time, but it could be hooked up to other vehicles as well. That one was about $130 on ebay.
Later, I got the scangauge 2 to monitor trans temps. It has a built in code reader and much better than the Acton. It's plugged in all the time, but it could be hooked up to other vehicles as well. That one was about $130 on ebay.
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I have a Craftsman (innova resticker) that I bought 2 years ago. it works very good for a cheap scanner. I paid $180 on line with my sears card and ordering online savings. it also reads ABS and SRS codes on alost all american cars. they now offer onethat will read body codes too!
I say they are worth the money
I say they are worth the money
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I have 2 different kinds. I originally have an Acton cheapo one for about $65 at your local auto parts store. It only displays the code, nothing more. It also let's you erase the codes.
Later, I got the scangauge 2 to monitor trans temps. It has a built in code reader and much better than the Acton. It's plugged in all the time, but it could be hooked up to other vehicles as well. That one was about $130 on ebay.
Later, I got the scangauge 2 to monitor trans temps. It has a built in code reader and much better than the Acton. It's plugged in all the time, but it could be hooked up to other vehicles as well. That one was about $130 on ebay.
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From: Chino, California
Just the scangauge 2 was that's needed. Software was built in.
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Thanks...what type of mounting are you using?
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