Code pulling testers... Opinions?

GDawg

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I've had to take my car in a few times to AutoZone for a code pull. It's free but it sure would be nice to have my own code puller to use on both my Mustang and my Bronco (and maybe even my Mazda). What would you recommend for not too much cash?

Links are appreciated... :SNSign:

TIA

Btw, stock computers and please note if they would also work on an after market computer cause if it helps my gains, I'll probably buy one of those too.

 

ToplessStang

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I have the EQUUS 3110. Works well. If you want to be able to check your Mazda you have to be sure your code reader is C.A.N. (Controller Area Network) capable as the 3110 is.

http://www.iequus.com/product_info.php?product_id=3110&category_id=1_10_7

 

GDawg

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ToplessStang said:

I have the EQUUS 3110. Works well. If you want to be able to check your Mazda you have to be sure your code reader is C.A.N. (Controller Area Network) capable as the 3110 is.

http://www.iequus.com/product_info.php?product_id=3110&category_id=1_10_7

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Thank You!!!! :SNSign:

 

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I bought this one from my local harbor freight store:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46030

It has worked great for me and everyone in the neighborhood. Even diag my neighbors bad crankshaft sensor in his caddie.

They also have a CAN capable one for $80.

 

ToplessStang

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soctty7676 said:

They also have a CAN capable one for $80.

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True. The CAN readers have become much more affordable.

 

sgarlic

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I have the Actron 9135. Unfortunately I got the older version that doesn't support CAN on the 05+ cars. It works on my '04 Mustang, which supposedly has CAN, my '05 Sedona, which supposedly has CAN, but not my friends '05 Durango, which supposedly has CAN.

Apparently, there is an update, I can get for $50. Screw that. If you buy them new nowadays, they come with the new CAN support built in. I think I paid $140 for mine at Autozone.

 

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I have an Actron too...the same one they use at AutoZone. You can get them under a hundred.

 

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The Mustang did not go to CAN until 2005. Your 04 Mustang is still OBDII.

 

GDawg

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phalcrow said:

The Mustang did not go to CAN until 2005. Your 04 Mustang is still OBDII.

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But my zippy Mazda is 2006...

Thanks guys... Those are some good suggestions!

 

myponyrocks

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I can pull the codes on your Stang Gary.

 

GDawg

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myponyrocks said:

I can pull the codes on your Stang Gary.

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What do you have Greg...? I just want something I can put away in the tool box for instant code pull without cruising down to AutoZone.

 

myponyrocks

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GDawg said:

What do you have Greg...? I just want something I can put away in the tool box for instant code pull without cruising down to AutoZone.

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Gotcha, just offering myself as another option. My handheld predator can do the trick whenever ya need though.

IMO you should get one any way, have Scott tune your car with it (better than the mail order you got with your FI) and then have soemthing to use in the future.

 

ToplessStang

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Not all cars went CAN in 05. Some were earlier. The Mazda 6 went CAN in 03. All cars must use CAN by 08 though.