Code reader

what's the most cost effective, good PVD code reader ?

 

Depends on what you mean by "good", or "cost effective". Believe it or not I have pretty decent results with the shitty Harbor Freight code reader. All it does is read/reset codes. No trouble shooting or messing with settings or anything like that, but it works. Basic as hell for $25 on sale. I keep it in the truck and don't have to worry about it if I ever lend it out.
If I ever need anything better than that, I borrow my father's Matco, but I rarely need to.

 

yeah I just need something simple to keep at home to read codes

Thanks I will check the Hb one you linked

 

FWIW, give Amazon a look see. I'd stay away form the blu-tooth ones if you're going the cheap route. Cheap blu tooth never works right.

 

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/actron-pocketscan-plus-cp9660/11022471-P

The picture listed looks nothing like the actual product. What I did was buy this, plus a small item to bump the price over $100. Then use promo code TRT41 I believe. (which is $40 dollars off your purchase, only online)

The little thing does everything I have ever needed it to do and cost me a whole $60 bux in the end.

 

This is the best cheap code reader:

$70 OTC Tools 3208 OBD II & ABS Scan Tool with Enhanced Engine and Transmission Codes, Blue

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017...=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=otc+pocket+scan

 

My local oreilly has thus Bosch one for $65

http://m.oreillyauto.com/h5/r/oap/s...ap?ck=Search_N0664_-1_3042&pt=N0664&ppt=C0103

Is that similar to the otc you linked ?

 

I've had this one for a few years and it works great. Easy to use and straightforward.

 

I have this blue tooth one and really like all the apps for it. android or windows only though.

for Android Phones ONLY - Wireless Bluetooth Diagnostic OBD2 Scanner Car Code Reader and Scan Tool for All 1996 & Newer Vehicles ELM327 Compatible OBDII

https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Product...bluetooth+obdii+scan+tool+for+android+devices

 

Torque app for reader is free or the pro version is $5.

 

Not for iPhone?

 

i use a cheap bluetooth module from ebay ($12 dollars a few years ago, probably cheaper now) blue, translucent plastic. and i use torque. i'm not super into paying for apps...but damn did they earn that $5.

the plug in hand held units are pretty much only good for reading codes. the bluetooth ones can send constant data to your phone and check for codes. good for getting more info out of your vehicle. i'd say go that route.

 

I have an IOBD2 from ebay. It's Bluetooth and seems to work good. Only had it a couple months. But it reads and clears codes can monitor different things while driving. Has a performance test to see how fast it will do in 400meters or 0-60 and things of that nature if u want. It's pretty cool to play with. Little slow to initially connect.

 

exact same one I got in Dec '15. used it for my drive to Florida. It reads codes and sensors via the Torque App (Android)

I also bought a right-angle pass through cable to leave the OBD2 port available and this plugs into the end and sits below the ashtray.

unfortunately it says on the page not compatible with iOS.

 

$20 Foseal Wifi OBD2 Scanner, Car Code Reader Check Engine Light Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS and Android

https://www.amazon.com/Foseal-Scann...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9TZDS0TZZJXK42RBSSG5

this one seems to support both and 600+ reviews at 4.5+ stars

 

Thank you kindly

 

np

 

almost 8000 reviews 4.5 on the other, but the both look identical. One will only do android the other supports IOs

 

I would pick up on of theses to

Mo-Co-So Low Profile Right/Left Angle OBD 2 II Extension with Flat Ribbon Cable 3'/1m

https://www.amazon.com/Diageng-Prof...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GEGWTQG2BQTGD7ZA2MDD right angle cable. Were my obd port is, the reader hangs down over your right foot.