OBD-II reader, Cheap ones OK?

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Old 12-31-2006, 02:22 PM
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OBD-II reader, Cheap ones OK?

Are the cheap OBD-II readers any good? I need for my 2001 F150. There's some cheap ones on the net and I was wondering if anyone has used them?

Actron 9125 $55
Can $50
Genescan GS300 $60
Codescout 700 $63

...And lots more!
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 03:32 PM
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Just make sure it has the features that you want before you buy.

I've purchased code readers off of ebay and from harbor freight and have been pleased with both.

Seems that a lot of people buy the code readers for the CEL reset feature as a lit CEl means an automatic DQ during emission testing.

Good luck
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 03:35 PM
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buy a tuner, and you get a code reader!
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 03:52 PM
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Yep, Harbor Freight has one on sale for $39. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94169

My "service engine soon" light is on and I want to see whats up.
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 11:52 PM
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I would go with the tuner - I'm getting one for a little performance gainer - like that code reader perk that comes with em...
 
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I would go with the tuner - I'm getting one for a little performance gainer - like that code reader perk that comes with em...
Any recommendations on a good but cheap tuner + code reader?
 
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Old 01-01-2007, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MachineMan
Any recommendations on a good but cheap tuner + code reader?

Yeah , built54 recommended Troyer - I think it was him ?

Anyhoo, you find em here along with other good stuff -

http://www.troyerperformance.com/cgi...pedition%20Etc.
 



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