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08-09-2005, 06:56 AM

Sounbwoy

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Code Reader Recommendations

Ready to purchase a code reader for the car. Can anyone provide info on what to look for or what kind to get, where?
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08-09-2005, 07:01 AM

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you can pick one up at Advanced Auto. I forget who makes them, but they are orange handheld devices.

08-09-2005, 08:37 AM

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you can pick one up at Advanced Auto. I forget who makes them, but they are orange handheld devices.

Actron makes them, But why spend the money when all you need is a flathead screwdriver to pull the codes from the ECU?

08-09-2005, 10:02 AM

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Actron makes them, But why spend the money when all you need is a flathead screwdriver to pull the codes from the ECU?

I knew that would be the next question! It's what I want, pure and simple. If any of the readers display numerical info, that would be even cooler (I saw a picture of one somewhere in the stickies, I believe). But, the bottom line is, I just want one...

08-09-2005, 11:05 AM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CREAD...spagenameZWDVW

This is what I use for my car. Just plug it in and read the number, look the number up in the provided code booklet. Clears codes also.

08-09-2005, 11:08 AM

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are you talking about the 0bd-II scanner? cus that would be better

08-09-2005, 11:20 AM

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It would be nice to hook up a machine versus using a screw driver, or driving to an auto store, but honnestly I (knock on wood) dont have to check codes often enough to justify spending about $100. Good ole screw driver works just fine, or the auto store will scan and print for free.

08-09-2005, 11:22 AM

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Your welcome

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=332205

08-09-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 99Automagic

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CREAD...spagenameZWDVW

This is what I use for my car. Just plug it in and read the number, look the number up in the provided code booklet. Clears codes also.

i got the same exact one for my car a few months ago. might want to see if there are other auctions listed for that product, since i got mine for around $20 inc. shipping. worth the cost for the convenience factor, because i sure didn't want to spend $100 for a reader either.

08-09-2005, 12:02 PM

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Your welcome

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=332205

now DAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout!!!
Thanks! Now I need to find out if any of these programs work with a Pocket PC as opposed to Palm. This is just an option I'm thinking of. I have an old Compaq lap that's ready, willing and able if I get the software version....