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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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I am interested in buying a cheap code reader of some sort, is there an affordable one out there? If so where to get?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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I bought the Innova 3130 a couple of years ago....I'd consider that inexpensive. Here's a alternative.. want a set of gauges to go along with the scan tool. Look here: UltraGauge Automotive Information Center and OBDII Scan Tool

On sale for 10 more days. I've got one coming.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BPofMD
I bought the Innova 3130 a couple of years ago....I'd consider that inexpensive. Here's a alternative.. want a set of gauges to go along with the scan tool. Look here: UltraGauge Automotive Information Center and OBDII Scan Tool

On sale for 10 more days. I've got one coming.
Looks like a heck of a deal. Thinking about one for the wife's car, as I've already got an Insight for the truck. Sale is only until 8/22, that's 3 days, not 10. Just a heads up.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Guess I shouldn't have quit school!!!! LOL (I really didn't ) Summer is just FLYIN' by!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Guess I shouldn't have quit school!!!! LOL (I really didn't ) Summer is just FLYIN' by!
Tell me about it, Bud! I can't keep track of the days sometimes.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 6litrefan
I am interested in buying a cheap code reader of some sort, is there an affordable one out there? If so where to get?

It really depends on what you consider cheap, but I would consider the AutoEnginuity software with Ford License to be cheap and with code reading alone could pay for itself rather quickly. It also can act as a set of gauges depending on how you have it setup in your vehicle. You will need at min. a netbook to run it. The best deal I recall seeing for this bundle is at RiffRaff(although I think it's called something else now; Sinister Diesel I think). Worth every penny of it.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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It really depends on what you consider cheap, but I would consider the AutoEnginuity software with Ford License to be cheap and with code reading alone could pay for itself rather quickly. It also can act as a set of gauges depending on how you have it setup in your vehicle. You will need at min. a netbook to run it. The best deal I recall seeing for this bundle is at RiffRaff(although I think it's called something else now; Sinister Diesel I think). Worth every penny of it.
Still Riffraff, won't change...

Riffraff Diesel: Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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Still Riffraff, won't change...

Riffraff Diesel: Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
I had thought y'all were going thru a change? Is old age really affecting me that much?
 
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ITP Diesel changed to Sinister Diesel.
 
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ITP Diesel changed to Sinister Diesel.

That's what it was. Damn this old age really is kicking me in the ***. This sucks.
 
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ITP Diesel changed to Sinister Diesel.
Yes....they merged with Strictly Diesel to become a single company.
 
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