Parts & Accessories
Parts Geek
Tue Mar 05 2013 15:24:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
This code scanner reads and clears all trouble codes from OBDII compliant vehicles from 1996 and newer in English, French, and Spanish! Features include a USB cable for updates, a backlit LCD display and the ability to view freeze frame data. This quality multilingual code scanner is perfect for any mechanic to diagnose engine problems, clear a 'check engine' light, read O2 sensor date and more!
$79.99
Charlie Dunhill
Tue Mar 05 2013 15:56:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
For $80, I can't tell you how worthwhile it is to own one of these if you've got a late model car. Most shops charge around $80 for a diagnosis.
Tue Mar 05 2013 19:42:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
If you find yourself with a 95 or older with the original OBD, have no fear there's still hope... If you find the sensor cables under the dash you can jump the circuit with a paper clip and a diagnosis code will flash on your dashboard. As long as you have the repair manual (or google), you should be all set to diagnose!
Dave Beckley
Tue Mar 05 2013 17:57:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
If you're a just weekend warrior mechanic and don't want to drop the full $80 on one of these, most parts stores will let you rent one for free. Some will even come out to the parking lot to show you how to use it if you look helpless enough.