Cheapest OBD II scanner

DocuDude · 07-21-08, 04:07 PM

Hi,
My wife's 80 has the CEL. Autozone no longer allows you to check out a OBDII scanner, so what do you all recommend as the cheapest/best scanner. Emphasis on cheapest, as my wife has the 80, and doesnt need all the cool real-time functions that scangague II has. Just something to read, and delete.

I found this, looks good.
Amazon.com: Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive

thanks

AdventureBuddies · 07-21-08, 04:43 PM

Harbor Freight has one for around $40. It does nothing but show you the code number. I keep one in my tool box so that if I do get a code, I can at least know if it's important or not while I'm away from home.

DocuDude · 07-21-08, 04:53 PM

I am looking for one that can also delete the code, after reading it.

kup99 · 07-21-08, 08:04 PM

I thought they can all delete the code?

AFinn · 07-21-08, 08:36 PM

I saw one on sale at pep boys last week that reads and erases codes. 39.99. will do the job!

FirstToy · 07-21-08, 10:52 PM

HF has them for 39.99
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

i have the CAN/OBD2 and it also reads/clears VAG too. not too shabby for $60

94landcruiser · 07-21-08, 10:57 PM

I have a 9180. I love it.

Amazon.com: Actron CP9180 AutoScanner Plus Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability and O2 Monitor Test for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive

informationjunky · 07-23-08, 06:22 AM

Wal-mart also has a few of the actrons.

Flank · 07-23-08, 08:11 AM

Question - say you have a cheap code reader that will not clear CEL, is there any downside to just disconnecting the battery to clear the code? Outside of the obvious eventual striped battery bolt and dirty hands, of course.

hondaguy6513 · 07-23-08, 10:48 AM

Some codes especially on OBD-II systems will not clear with the battery disconnected.

cheap 40 · 07-23-08, 04:19 PM

The cheap one from HF will clear the codes just fine. I've got one. Worked great until I bought my Scangauge. Well, it still works, I just don't use it anymore.

In my opinion, if you are going to spend any more than $40 for the HF scanner, you may as well step up to the Scangauge. It is a fantastic tool for so many reasons.

Tony

07-21-08, 04:07 PM	#1
DocuDude IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 124	Cheapest OBD II scanner Hi, My wife's 80 has the CEL. Autozone no longer allows you to check out a OBDII scanner, so what do you all recommend as the cheapest/best scanner. Emphasis on cheapest, as my wife has the 80, and doesnt need all the cool real-time functions that scangague II has. Just something to read, and delete. I found this, looks good. Amazon.com: Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive thanks __________________ "The trouble with America is when the dollar only earns 6% over here, it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100%. Then the flag follows the dollar, and the soldiers follow the flag." - Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, USMC 87 60- Me- A MUD liberal. Impeach BUSH! 95 80- Wife

07-21-08, 04:43 PM	#2
AdventureBuddies IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 251	Harbor Freight has one for around $40. It does nothing but show you the code number. I keep one in my tool box so that if I do get a code, I can at least know if it's important or not while I'm away from home. __________________ 97 CE: BFG AT 315s, OME heavies, 3x locked pin7, 4.56, ARB front, M12000, Kaymar rear, snorkle, Husky, seat covers, sub tank, Maggiolina Grand Tour RTT. "It's a shame that at this moment all of the people who best know how to govern the world are busy drinking beer."

07-21-08, 04:53 PM	#3
DocuDude IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 124	I am looking for one that can also delete the code, after reading it. __________________ "The trouble with America is when the dollar only earns 6% over here, it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100%. Then the flag follows the dollar, and the soldiers follow the flag." - Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, USMC 87 60- Me- A MUD liberal. Impeach BUSH! 95 80- Wife

07-21-08, 08:04 PM	#4
kup99 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 676	I thought they can all delete the code? __________________ Darren 97 FZJ80,OME 850J's 864's, ARB, SLEE with Gas Carrier Swing Out, 38 Gal. Fuel Cell, Warn 8K, CDL & Pin7, 285 BGF AT's, Hella Lights, AO Roof Rack, Water On Board 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Calgary, Ab. Canada

07-21-08, 10:52 PM	#6
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,501	HF has them for 39.99 Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices i have the CAN/OBD2 and it also reads/clears VAG too. not too shabby for $60 __________________ I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

07-21-08, 08:36 PM	#5
AFinn IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53	I saw one on sale at pep boys last week that reads and erases codes. 39.99. will do the job!

07-21-08, 10:57 PM	#7
94landcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Westwood, Ca/Ixtapa MX/Ahwatukee, Az Posts: 1,027	I have a 9180. I love it. Amazon.com: Actron CP9180 AutoScanner Plus Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability and O2 Monitor Test for OBDII (Post-1996) Vehicles: Automotive __________________ ARB Bullbar, Front OME 850J Rear Custom Slee springs approx.10% stiffer than OME 863 pin 7 mod & CDL, Kenwood DVD/Garmin NAV, Power inverter, auxfan, rt temp gauge mod & a bunch of other things……

07-23-08, 06:22 AM	#8
informationjunky IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 TLCA# 6149 Posts: 2,028	Wal-mart also has a few of the actrons. __________________ Georgia Cruisers Upstate Cruisers http://www.upstatecruisers.net/ TLCA 6149 86 FJ60 - first and RIP 95 FZJ 80 - second RIP 97 LX 450 - Current locked, ARB, 850J's Front and 863's rear, slee drop blocks, 315's, and M12000, Devo sliders, Iron Pig rear bumper, skid on garge floor 98 LX 470 - wifes

07-23-08, 08:11 AM	#9
Flank IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 105	Question - say you have a cheap code reader that will not clear CEL, is there any downside to just disconnecting the battery to clear the code? Outside of the obvious eventual striped battery bolt and dirty hands, of course. __________________ Flank "I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said 'I drank WHAT?' " "I still hate Commies - Even after they changed their name to Liberals" 95 Fzj80 - White, solid and stock for now...

07-23-08, 10:48 AM	#10
hondaguy6513 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 98	Some codes especially on OBD-II systems will not clear with the battery disconnected.

07-23-08, 04:19 PM	#11
cheap 40 Amateur Corn Farmer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SE Iowa TLCA# 14426 Posts: 270	The cheap one from HF will clear the codes just fine. I've got one. Worked great until I bought my Scangauge. Well, it still works, I just don't use it anymore. In my opinion, if you are going to spend any more than $40 for the HF scanner, you may as well step up to the Scangauge. It is a fantastic tool for so many reasons. Tony __________________ 1975 FJ40 - beater wheeler - mini disc conversion and soon to be SOA hopefully..... 1997 LX450 - 285/75 Peerless AT, OME 850/864, custom DIY rear bumper, custom hybrid front bumper (ARB/DIY), sliders are on the to-do list.....

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