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Which Code Reader/Scanner Diagnostic tool should I buy and why

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JUJtacoma2010, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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    JUJtacoma2010

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    My tacoma has check engine light on. I am thinking about buying obd code reader/diagnostics tool. Can anyone suggest me one please.
     
  2. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Get a scangauge or an ultra gauge. Both a code reader, and multi function gauge unit for the truck and will help track gas mileage, etc as well!
     
  3. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    ROGU3 PR3DATOR

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    Blue tooth OBD II reader and torque app. 20$ on Amazon
     
  4. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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    I love my SGII

    but if all you need is codes read, Autozone does em' for free.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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    You could try search feature.
     
  6. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:30 PM
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    ChamYota

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  7. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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    how about this:
    Equus 3100 Innova CanOBD2 Diagnostic Tool

    Has anyone used this? I see one for $100 at walmart
     
  8. Jan 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    ouyin2000

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    Ultra gauge is cheaper and does more.
     
  9. Jan 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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    yellowrubiu

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    x2... you'll only need the Torque app if you have a Droid phone and want to use it on that, which is nice, otherwise it comes with software you can run on a laptop. Search on Amazon for ELM 327
     
  10. Jan 15, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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    MartyMcfly

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    I love TW.

    I was looking around for a OBD2 software tool. Took me 3 seconds to find the info I needed!

    Looks like this is the one to get though:

    Search Amazon for: soliport ELM 327

    Apparently it has more features than just the ELM 327 and costs about $1 more.



     
  11. Feb 1, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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    JUJtacoma2010

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    Has any one used this? I see this on sale at Autozone for $49.99 and thinking about buying one. Is this any good?
     
  12. Feb 1, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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    Got the 327 a few weeks ago..lovin it :D
     
  13. Feb 1, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    skiracer0112

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    I have an older actron, similar to this newer model.
    http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16362
    Its a great reader and can be bought on sale fairly often. I still carry it even though I now have a scangauge in case I need to pull a code on someone else's vehicle or want more detail than the scangauge offers.

    I got as a half joke christmas present from my family because I always had the check engine light on in my old truck even though it was a faulty O2 sensor reading that never went away even with both changed.
     

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