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Jun 30, 2008 | 10:02 AM

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Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

I just picked up a cheap OBD 2 Code reader from Amazon, the Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles.

They are offering a special until 2PM PDT

The readers are going fast.

The discounted price is $39.99 with free shipping.

here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/

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Jun 30, 2008 | 10:27 AM

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

They are now sold out

Jun 30, 2008 | 10:34 AM

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tom2112

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

Let us know when you get it and try it out. How is it? Do you need special software, or is it one of the "generic" readers?

Jun 30, 2008 | 07:26 PM

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

I believe it is a generic reader, I planned on using forums and such to decode the messages.

I will update once I get the reader.

Jun 30, 2008 | 08:01 PM

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

I believe generic readers will only do P1000 and up. None of the Network DTCs (U codes), Body DTCs (B Codes), and Chassis DTCs (C codes) These would be MFG Specific.

Justin

Jul 1, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

I'm not interested in the cheap readers, is there anyone who makes a software package with cables for my laptop?

I want to see all the sensors available in the ecu, who has this?

Jul 1, 2008 | 09:27 AM

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tom2112

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

Star Diagnostics.

Jul 1, 2008 | 10:04 AM

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxwell

I'm not interested in the cheap readers, is there anyone who makes a software package with cables for my laptop?

I want to see all the sensors available in the ecu, who has this?

There are several software based versions on ebay that are very nice.

Jul 1, 2008 | 10:08 AM

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Jeep2Xfire

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Re: Cheap OBD 2 Code Reader

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxwell

I'm not interested in the cheap readers, is there anyone who makes a software package with cables for my laptop?

I want to see all the sensors available in the ecu, who has this?

Ease or Auto Ingenuity. Check them out. AI is rather comprehensive and affordable, but Ease is exactly that, easy to use.

Justin