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Best OBD-1 reader

  • Thread starter Thread starter David Schwarz
  • Start date Start date Jan 21, 2004
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David Schwarz

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The CEL on my '88 GT has been coming on intermittently lately. I have never pulled codes on a car before, and I'm tired of paying other people to do what has to be a relatively simple job (pulling the code that is). I've searched several pages of threads, but can't find one that answers my one hopefully simple question:

Who makes the best OBD-1 reader for the money? I'm willing to spend a little more if I have to, because I've found in the past that you often get what you pay for. I just need something that will do the job, and can grow with me as my mechanical skills improve.

Thanks for the help.
 
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mikeflys1

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i think a paper clip is by far the best OBD1 reader. Just cant beat the price.
 
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