Code Readers
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Code Readers
I have a early 1999 Powerstroke, 4 x 4 3/4 ton pickup. I am interested in buying a code reader but have no idea what I need other than it should be OBD II. I have looked at Checker, Autozone and Ebay and have just added confusion. What is the correct reader that is realitively inexpensive that will still do the job? Thanks
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Kragen had special on readers last season for $19.99, but none of the store in the 40-mile radius had them on stock.
Than having AutoZone renting the advanced readers for free, why would I want to spend money on one?
Than having AutoZone renting the advanced readers for free, why would I want to spend money on one?
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Autoenginuity(About $350 for enhanced Ford bundle) running on a laptop or PDA. I know it's expensive but if you have your truck for awhile it may be worth the investment. I love it! Can do so many things,run diagnostics,read and clear all codes. Monitor many parameters.
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Be careful with some of those hand held scanners from Autozone, Checker, etc. Some of them will not pull codes from diesels. I've asked to see if the scanners they offer could pull codes from my truck, and none of them could. I had 2 codes stored that I later retrieved at a repair shop.
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Originally Posted by CHUCKG
I don't really want to spend $350 and use a laptop just to read the few codes that I will get if therer is a problem. So if the Autozone and Checker readers don't do the job what do I use???
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Originally Posted by CHUCKG
I don't really want to spend $350 and use a laptop just to read the few codes that I will get if therer is a problem. So if the Autozone and Checker readers don't do the job what do I use???
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You can probably find a used predator or other tuner that will read codes for under $200 if you watch E-bay or the classifieds here and at TDS.
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