OBD II Code Reader

stallion98gt

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I need to pull some codes. What's a good cheap one that will get the work done ?
Thanks

 

stallion98gt

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any inputs ?

 

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bdcardinal

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you can get them pulled for free at autozone.

 

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el_kid_1

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I use AutoTap...very nice software!

 

MT1083

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I have autotap and I bought a scanner off of ebay for $125.

 

stallion98gt

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i'm gonna check that autotap...I kinda remember someone mentioned another soft currently in development..sct something?

 

MT1083

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Here is a scanner like mine on ebay at the moment.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=2485075883&category=43989&sspagename=WDVW

 

stallion98gt

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MT1083 said:

Here is a scanner like mine on ebay at the moment.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=2485075883&category=43989&sspagename=WDVW

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u don't need another software right ? I mean I don't need to buy autotap if I get that scanner ?

 

MT1083

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stallion98gt said:

u don't need another software right ? I mean I don't need to buy autotap if I get that scanner ?

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No you don't need anything else. The scanner works by itself and it works great. I just bought autotap a couple of months after I bought the scanner because it has so many more capabilities (like being able to get real-time info on all the sensors on the car).

 

KaPPaBaLL

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bdcardinal said:

you can get them pulled for free at autozone.

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No, in the state of california they passed a law where local shops cannot pull codes for a private owner. I can't get into specific details but that was what was told to me.

 

MT1083

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KaPPaBaLL said:

No, in the state of california they passed a law where local shops cannot pull codes for a private owner. I can't get into specific details but that was what was told to me.

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Man that is retarded! The dealerships probably got upset because we were not having to give them $80 to get a code pulled.

 

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bdcardinal

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damn, didnt realise that. thats totally gay. well i personally dont need to go there because i have access to a snap-on scanner.

 

stallion98gt

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i might get that autotap..so i can install the soft on a laptop and use the obd 2 interface to pull codes in the car ?..real time ? that would be cool

 

GoBabyVroommm

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Pepboys over here is selling the same ones they use at autozone for 99.95. Just plug in and use. It is very simple.

 

MT1083

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stallion98gt said:

i might get that autotap..so i can install the soft on a laptop and use the obd 2 interface to pull codes in the car ?..real time ? that would be cool

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Yep. You just hook up to the obd and then hook it up to your computer through a usb port and then you are good to go. You see real time info and you can make log files to record what your car's doing and then play them back so you don't have to watch the screen while you drive. I'm very impressed with it.

 

KaPPaBaLL

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yes, california can be very gay at times.