cheapest OBD2 code reader/clearer

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Taiden

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Anyone got tips on a cheap, simple, OBD2 code reader and clearer?

I want to use it on a MY96 Impreza, I don't think the software that uses the tactrix cable supports MY96.

 
scan guage is a good one, but they are about $100. I think harborfreight.com has some real cheap, but I don't know about reliability.

 
I sell some at Napa! I think the cheapest ones ive sold around around 80 or so.....before i can mess with the price!

 
How much can you mess up the price? haha.
I'd pay a good amount for one that could display units like rpm, coolant temp, open/closed loop, o2 etc. But for just codes and clearing there's this: http://www.amazon.com/CodeKey-Engine-Diagnostic-Tool-Board/dp/B0025ZHF9W
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The scangauge2 can do all that and more, but you're looking at around $175 for a new one.

I got mine for about $50 from someone on LGT.com though
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It's a wonderful OBD2 tool.

 
I have a Handspring Visor Pro PalmOS with OBDII, rally time, notepad, code look up, keyboard, yadd yadda. With cables, $80. Just used it on my 1997 OBS.

I'll have pics and siht later this evening in the for sale section.

 
Springboard or Ebay. Also search NASIOC. There used to be a bunch of old threads were and how this was done with the PDAs. I acquired mine with a recent car purchase so I didn't do the legwork.

 
Inski,

Do you know of a scan tool that will do trans temp on a Toyota product? I need one that does that for the lexus to do the trans fluid level after a flush.

 
Inski,
Do you know of a scan tool that will do trans temp on a Toyota product? I need one that does that for the lexus to do the trans fluid level after a flush.
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As long as the trans reports it's temp to the computer, there's probably an Xgauge for the scangauge2 that'll do it.

 
It does as that is what is required for the service. but I am not going to find, nor do I want to pay for a factory Yota computer tool. and I don't really want to spend $175 on a "probably work".

I have read about the X gauges. what are they exactly? Custom gauges that you have to add values for?

 
It does as that is what is required for the service. but I am not going to find, nor do I want to pay for a factory Yota computer tool. and I don't really want to spend $175 on a "probably work".
I have read about the X gauges. what are they exactly? Custom gauges that you have to add values for?
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Pretty much. you have to go into the Xgauge setup thing and you just enter the values from the manual and save them.

I've never done it as there isn't anything for my legacy, but it looks easy enough.

 
hmm.. do you have he manual for yours? I would be interested in trying it. If it works I will probably pick one up

well that is, if you are up to it.

 
hmm.. do you have he manual for yours? I would be interested in trying it. If it works I will probably pick one up
well that is, if you are up to it.
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I don't have the manual for mine. I got it for $40 though, so I'm not complaining
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But I can get it off the internet. I believe there's an add-on on teh legacy to show if the rad fan is on, or something silly like that, so I'll give it a try. I can also check to see if it'll do temp from the tranny of your car. It has a HUGE list of all the different vehicles and what's supported, etc.

 
Nice, thanks.

I like how you can mount those so they are visible while driving too. if this doesn't work, I will proably end up with some PC based reader.

 
Yeah the trans temp is something I want to not only monitor while towing, but it has to be at a certain temp to set the level in the tranny in the lexus. plus it doesn't have a voltmeter or ammeter on the dash like the older ones.

 
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