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Code Reader/Scanner
Hi guys,
I was thinking maybe we could get some feedback from guys that have a code reader/scanner. Brand, model, cost, what it does as far as just reads a code or reads and tells what the code means, how to fix, etc. Any feedback will be great.
Another thing, looking at different ones, what is the difference between a reader and a scanner?
I was thinking maybe we could get some feedback from guys that have a code reader/scanner. Brand, model, cost, what it does as far as just reads a code or reads and tells what the code means, how to fix, etc. Any feedback will be great.
Another thing, looking at different ones, what is the difference between a reader and a scanner?
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Google for Scan gauge 2. Either one word or two. It scans for codes and displays temp. mpg, trip aand all sorts of stuff for your moneys worth. Code readers all do the same thing. Display the codes that need corrected.
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Ok on the Scangauge website it says,
"The ScanGauge II can check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and if found, can display how many there are and the Trouble Codes themselves.Using the internet or repair manuals, these can be translated to the failed component and repairs can be made."
So does that mean it only gives you the code number and you are left on your own to find out what it is?
"The ScanGauge II can check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and if found, can display how many there are and the Trouble Codes themselves.Using the internet or repair manuals, these can be translated to the failed component and repairs can be made."
So does that mean it only gives you the code number and you are left on your own to find out what it is?
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To the best of my knowledge, thats all any of them will do - retreive the code. You have to go and find what that code means and then go from there. You can do a google search for it, or post here and someone will tell what the code and common causes/solutions.
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Some of the Equus scanners will translate the codes to english, but you do understand that the codes don't necessarily mean you change that part? You have to do the pinpoint tests after you get the code(s) to find the causal part.
Here's a cheap one that says it translates the codes as well
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD-2...mZ370072461343
Here's a cheap one that says it translates the codes as well
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD-2...mZ370072461343
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I use the Auto Enginuity AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics. I have used it the last 4 years , it does have its limitations but is economical and does the job 98% of the time.
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I use the Auto Enginuity AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics. I have used it the last 4 years , it does have its limitations but is economical and does the job 98% of the time.
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My local garage has one of those fancy OBD1 and OBD2 readers with all the attachments for different vehicles. It tells what the codes are right on the unit but as said before the price is super high. I'll stick with my Scangauge2 and look the codes up in my repair manual. Xerox the codes out of the manual and keep a copy with the owners manual in the truck, since the Scangauge can read/clear dtcs on the fly whereever you go.
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Actron 9190. Have used it on all of my Ford & GM vehicles and has updateable firmware. I had an Actron 9135 but it couldn't pull a code to help track down a bad coil on my SuperDuty. The 9190 also can be used to graph voltages from individual sensors when looking for erratic behavior.
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