OBD2 scanner which one to buy?

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04-14-2010, 03:13 PM

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jay loukakis

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Equiis CAN OBDII

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Originally Posted by R CA HHR

Im not sure if it was state or city but since your in california Autozone may not be able to scan free anymore. They were told to stop in my town.
Anyway if you dont hate Walmart you can go there and pick up the basic Equuis CAN OBDII scanner from about $100 and be good. You can get cheaper ones but Ive used mine just like from from walmart for years now and it all good.

I checked with AMAZON looked at all available, the 3100 listed for $190.00 their price was #84.00 so went to Walmart their price was $99.79 showed them the print out from AMAZZON they matched the price with calif. tax cost me $91.35 and bought it will try it later thanhs tlo all for the info.

04-14-2010, 03:27 PM

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09 Silver Bullett

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Originally Posted by jay loukakis

I want to buy a scanner I checked on one but cannot delete any codes, Im looking at one from Harbor freight on sale with a coupon from Auto Week Magazine, reader and scanner.

I purchased an Equus Innova 3150.

Does all newer OBD II as well as earlier models, hand held unit. Also include ABS brake coverage. Very simple to use. Comes with downloadable update program on CD via internet for any updates released after purchase. Highly recommend.

04-15-2010, 05:21 PM

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asanti

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Here's a crazy idea.... why not just get an Aeroforce Interceptor gauge that does the same, and stays in the car 24/7? Just a thought + my .02.

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Allex

04-15-2010, 05:41 PM

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terryk

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Since the OP was looking at something from HF I took it to mean they want something cost effective for doing simple code clearing and checking.

The Aeroforce (and others) would be a great choice if it's in their budget.

04-15-2010, 05:53 PM

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asanti

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Originally Posted by terryk

^^Agreed terryk!

I was fortunate enough to fall upon one heck of a great deal on a dual Aeroforce that came across my lap, err screen, lol. But even a traditional handheld scanner has other benefits over the Aeroforce, especially if you have more than 1 vehicle: portability!

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Allex

04-15-2010, 06:11 PM

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09 Silver Bullett

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Originally Posted by CrazyCarKid

I'm not really an expert on this, but I've never heard of anyone having much luck from things from Harbor Freight... They seem to sell more gimmicks than anything. I bought one on eBay for $40 that was good, but it only works on the older cars. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the new cars use some other setup, CAN or something like that... I know my OBDII scaner doesn't work on the HHR, G6, or other newer cars... Just my Lumina and my dad's '01 Tahoe.

I agree with the Kid here.

99.999% of the JUNK Harbor Freight carries is not worth buying unless you like that China made sh?t

04-15-2010, 06:17 PM

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WillBeck_CobaltSS

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HP Tuners works great haha

04-16-2010, 11:49 AM

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Jeff®

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I bought one of those ELM327 bluetooth dongles off eBay for $55. Works great with my netbook, and yes it clears codes.

01-14-2014, 10:27 PM

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Mustang5513

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I bought a bluetooth scanner online that works with an android tablet. Clears codes and shows many other things going on with the computer as well as speed and Tach. Great device and only cost about $35.