What tester is good for a noob to check the codes and reset them if you can? My friend an I would like to go in on one. I have a 2001 4.6l Scrw, he has a 2005 5.4l Scrw. (Edit) BTW - once you have codes, How do you find out what they mean?

Thanx - Dean

 

You want a cheapie that works?

http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...8765534&sr=8-1

Google is good for researching codes. Just remember that the "0" after the "P" is a zero, not a letter O.

 

I dont know where to get a code reader but Autozone does it for free around here.

 

I also found this one: http://www.obdcom.com/?gclid=CLCv0YH7vaACFRBM5Qodb0cJUw

I'm not sure what would be better for a noob and then I think, maybe once I start, I'll want more info. I kinda liked the upgradeable, website code and other features. Are they really neccesary or is the basic one good for 95% of the problems?

Course a free diagnostic at Autozone isn't bad either unless your stuck someplace.

Do these allow you to test further once the initial problems found or is that a problem specific issue?

(Edit) One more thing - Can you have error codes that don't turn on the check engine light?

Thanx - Dean

 

In order to read real time data and pending codes, you have to spend a lot more than that. A $30 cheapo will do everything Autozone's reader will do except interpret the codes.