OBDII Reader saves me ...
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- Don Salyers
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Re: OBDII Reader saves me ...
I have one, I'll bring it on Sat/Sun with my computer or yours whatever....
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Re: OBDII Reader saves me ...
Don if we can use your compute since I would have no idea how to set mine up or likely what I was looking at.
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I got an OBD II code reader at Autozone for about $50. The OBD I readers I've found listed online are specific to two or three models and only display codes via flashing lights. I can get that by jumping the correct pinholes on the diagnostic port with a paper clip and counting the CEL flashes. Just did that with my '93 Toyota Pickup.Arthur Grant wrote:Actually anyone have an OBDI reader. Don't find them very often, and I don't want to spend the $200 for a reader that is OBDI & OBDII, but would like to read/reset some codes on the Corvette.
The OBD II reader is much more useful for the vehicles that use that system.
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Bob Beamesderfer wrote:I got an OBD II code reader at Autozone for about $50. The OBD I readers I've found listed online are specific to two or three models and only display codes via flashing lights. I can get that by jumping the correct pinholes on the diagnostic port with a paper clip and counting the CEL flashes. Just did that with my '93 Toyota Pickup.Arthur Grant wrote:Actually anyone have an OBDI reader. Don't find them very often, and I don't want to spend the $200 for a reader that is OBDI & OBDII, but would like to read/reset some codes on the Corvette.
The OBD II reader is much more useful for the vehicles that use that system.
I have found a nice reader for $180, that does both OBD1 and OBDII with text readouts rather than flashing lights, but since I have never had a need for one before now, didn't think it was worth the money.
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I use this one:
http://www.scangauge.com/products/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It's pricier than what you're talking about, but in addition to reading and resetting codes, it'a a digital gauge for all the OBD2 parameters, and a fully calibratable trip computer. Gives accurate speed and distance if you've changed your tires or gears, current and trip-average mpg, travel distance left in the tank, stuff like that.
http://www.scangauge.com/products/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It's pricier than what you're talking about, but in addition to reading and resetting codes, it'a a digital gauge for all the OBD2 parameters, and a fully calibratable trip computer. Gives accurate speed and distance if you've changed your tires or gears, current and trip-average mpg, travel distance left in the tank, stuff like that.
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Arthur, my OBD scanner does not do OBD1----I thought it did both---teach me to think!! Sorry
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my scanner ... see start of thread, is the MemoScan U381
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but does it read OBDI. The corvette is a 1990.Mako to wrote:my scanner ... see start of thread, is the MemoScan U381
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Nope.Arthur Grant wrote: but does it read OBDI. The corvette is a 1990.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=MemoScan+U381" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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You can also get a wifi adapter for your car then use a phone app to read it.
http://www.jegs.com/i/PLX%20Devices/687 ... /-1?CT=999" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.amazon.com/GL1-OBD-II-iPhone ... B00336S7KS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.devtoaster.com/products/rev/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.jegs.com/i/PLX%20Devices/687 ... /-1?CT=999" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.amazon.com/GL1-OBD-II-iPhone ... B00336S7KS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.devtoaster.com/products/rev/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Since light is faster than sound...many people look bright until they speak...
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If I wanted to spend that kind of money I would buy this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R3 ... d_i=507846" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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