Decent affordable code scanner
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Decent affordable code scanner
I am looking for a functional code scanner that doesn't cost me a lot of money. I would like to spend less than 200 bucks. I want to be able to read why my check engine light is on and be able to turn the light off. I was looking at an Actron CP9135 and thought that that was a pretty good option. I have a Palm and wouldn't mind using that either if I could find a good program and cables for around 200 bucks either. I am leaning towards a selfcontained unit though. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this unit or any other in this price range.
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Tim
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Tim
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Probably any cheap scan tool will read your codes and clear the light.
If you get something like at http://www.autotap.com/products.html you'll also be able to watch sensors in real time, view freeze frame data etc if any of that is important to you.
A better scan tool may be able to also read ABS, airbag GEM codes etc.
If you get something like at http://www.autotap.com/products.html you'll also be able to watch sensors in real time, view freeze frame data etc if any of that is important to you.
A better scan tool may be able to also read ABS, airbag GEM codes etc.
