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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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U480 OBDII CAN-BUS Check Engine Auto Scanner Trouble Code Reader - Newegg.com

Ordered that today for 15.99 shipped. Thought it was a good deal.

Also, for anyone in the Charlotte NC area, I have an ABS Amigo V1 USB.

I charge only a case of Coors Light for a reset.

Now if I can only figure out how to get the gas light to stay off....lol

-Todd
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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That is cheap!

That said, one of the best toolsI've ever bought is a bluetooth obdii reader. I leave it plugged in all the time, and monitor everything thru my phone. Badass.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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this one here?

Soliport ELM 327 Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner : Amazon.com : Automotive

man that is pretty sweet not going to lie...might have to order that for my Galaxy S3...lol
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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Old May 22, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Dear Sloan74,

I have a 2005 LR RR and am looking for a good OBDII Trouble Code Reader. In fact the one I was looking at was: Universal CAN Pro-Series OBDII Trouble Code Reader - $109.00

What do you think - is there a better one you recommend?

Thanks JP

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Works with all 1996 and newer cars & trucks that are OBDII compliant.
Live Data Stream.
DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) meanings are displayed in text mode.
Reads Freeze Frame Data.
Large Backlit LCD Display.
Large Database of Diagnostic Trouble Code(s).
Clears / Turns off Check Engine Light.
Reads VIN number: great for verification of used cars!
Tests I/M Status: Misfire Monitor, Fuel System, O2 System, EGR System, MIL Status.
Reads and clears generic and manufacture specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer's specific codes.
Highly reliable and accurate.
Easy to read backlit LCD display.
Easy to use with one plug-in.
Safely communicates with the on-board computer.
Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate.
FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH CAN PROTOCOL
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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I have the ELM 327 and an Android phone The Elm was about $22 It tells me more than i want to know. Since I have 3 vehicles I am getting one for each and entering profiles for each so anytime The Lovely Ms. Slabrat or I are driving, we fire up The Torque App ( 8 - 9 $ ) and set an alarms for for some variables Like Coolant Temp. It will alarm if temp get hi. I have mine set to 215 . I want to know quickly. I normally leave Torque running all the time it sleeps when not plugged into power so it won't run down battery while away from Rovers.
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jpclass
Dear Sloan74,

I have a 2005 LR RR and am looking for a good OBDII Trouble Code Reader. In fact the one I was looking at was: Universal CAN Pro-Series OBDII Trouble Code Reader - $109.00

What do you think - is there a better one you recommend?

Thanks JP

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Works with all 1996 and newer cars & trucks that are OBDII compliant.
Live Data Stream.
DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) meanings are displayed in text mode.
Reads Freeze Frame Data.
Large Backlit LCD Display.
Large Database of Diagnostic Trouble Code(s).
Clears / Turns off Check Engine Light.
Reads VIN number: great for verification of used cars!
Tests I/M Status: Misfire Monitor, Fuel System, O2 System, EGR System, MIL Status.
Reads and clears generic and manufacture specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer's specific codes.
Highly reliable and accurate.
Easy to read backlit LCD display.
Easy to use with one plug-in.
Safely communicates with the on-board computer.
Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate.
FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH CAN PROTOCOL
For that price range, I'd go with the OTC 9450:

Amazon.com: OTC 9450 OBDII Scan Tool, ABS and SRS Code Reader: Automotive Amazon.com: OTC 9450 OBDII Scan Tool, ABS and SRS Code Reader: Automotive
$97.73 & FREE Shipping

It is also capable of reading/resetting ABS and SRS codes.
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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only read ABS & SRS on most Domestic models
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Ahhh... Maybe not covered then...
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Amazon does have one that reads ABS and clears the 3 Amigos. Works as advertised.

Autel 619. You have to do an online update for the Rover stuff, no charge for the update.
 
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