Auto Code Scanners

[klutch]

Anyone know of a site that explains how these work exactly? Interested in purchasing one for my vehicles. Years range from 01-09. Any low budget good options??? Sick of paying to just get a code.... thanks

 

[I can fix anything]

You can get codes for free at autozone.

 

[klutch]

I know that but it would be nice to not go there.

 

[Up And Down]

There is not much to really explain. The basic units just plug in and tell you the code(s) and have the ability to erase them. As you get into the more advanced units, they give you more information about the inner workings of the engine through the OBD system (graphs of O2 sensor readings, etc). The high end ones will even read ABS codes.

 

[klutch]

Thanks for that. Any recommendations ???

 

[RAYJAY]

You can get codes for free at autozone.

But they will not reset the light .........

 

[george4]

I got this one from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/OBDII-Engine-Scanner-Trouble-Reader/product-reviews/B000LEPT5G?pageNumber=2
All it will do is give you a code and allow you to clear it. But most cars have on line forums where you can do a search on your code.

 

[e-tek]

So, to the MECHANICS on the board - any recommendations as to a good reader to get? I've been seeing a lot about carMD lately. You get the code, then plug it in to your computer, which analyzes code, gives repair guidelines, then allows you to erase the code.

BUT - you only get to register a set # of vehciles (meant for the homeowner, not mechanic).