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Old May 22, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Best Code Reader below $150.00

Hi,
Would like to hear your opinions about which code reader is good for a budget of $150.00. I'm tired of taking my car to the dealers and auto part places every time the CEL comes on.
Thanks for your input.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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I went to walmart and bought the $40 one they have in the auto department. It reads and resets codes, but will not do any comp modifications. It has worked great every time I needed it. I'll go get it out of my truck in a little while and tell you what brand it is.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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You could get the scangauge for 149.95 shipped which not only tells you your codes, but also tells you mpg, gallons per hour, accurate speed and rpm, transmission temperature and MANY other customizable gauges.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...y-pricing.html

 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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That is a cool scanner, but it's a bit of overkill if all you need is to reset check engine lights.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Alon@ModBargains
You could get the scangauge for 149.95 shipped which not only tells you your codes, but also tells you mpg, gallons per hour, accurate speed and rpm, transmission temperature and MANY other customizable gauges.
i assume that info comes straight from the computer which would be the same as the in vehicle mileage, right? how accurate are they?

if its pretty close to dead on, it might be handy but if not.................
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Alon,

is that a ethernet hook up? does it come with the cable to hook to the expe?
nice guage, pretty cool features for $150.....
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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AutoXray Code Scout AX700 Reader. $70.00
This is what I use and am happy with it.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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Alon,

is that a ethernet hook up? does it come with the cable to hook to the expe?
nice guage, pretty cool features for $150.....
It comes with an obd2 to ethernet cable and comes all ready to hook up to any obd2 vehicle
 
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Guys I bought the Scangauge II from Alon and it works great I wished I got it a long time ago. I now have one in both of my trucks. It is really super easy to use and hook up, its worth it.
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