OBD II scanner-which one do you have?

ianshoots · 10-13-2004, 05:51 PM

Inspired by the orange glow of my check engine light as I left Lowes earlier this evening, searched the board for help. The 2 pieces i'm working with were, get a OBD II reader, or got to autozone to get your codes read. Since its raining tonight, Autozone declined to help. I'll probably hit them up tomorrow, but in the mean tine...

Whos got a code reader, and which one did you get? Any suggestions? Anyone have the kind that hook to their laptop or PDA?

Thanks,
Ian

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Bob_98SR5 · 10-13-2004, 06:10 PM

ian,

a few of us have the auterra obd II reader. search "auterra" and there's plenty of good info to read on this reader. its the one that hooks up to your pda. i love mine and it does more than just read codes.

bob

ianshoots · 10-13-2004, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

ian,

a few of us have the auterra obd II reader. search "auterra" and there's plenty of good info to read on this reader. its the one that hooks up to your pda. i love mine and it does more than just read codes.

bob

I think I might be watching one of those on ebay...what sort of PDA do you have? Whats a good price for one?

thanks,
Ian

ianshoots · 10-13-2004, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

ian,

a few of us have the auterra obd II reader. search "auterra" and there's plenty of good info to read on this reader. its the one that hooks up to your pda. i love mine and it does more than just read codes.

bob

Turns out I was watching one of these on ebay. Unfortunately it won't work with my palm (tungsten E) for some reason

.
Thought I'd post the link in case anyone else is interested:
check it out here

ianshoots · 10-13-2004, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

ian,

a few of us have the auterra obd II reader. search "auterra" and there's plenty of good info to read on this reader. its the one that hooks up to your pda. i love mine and it does more than just read codes.

bob

Turns out I was watching one of these on ebay. Unfortunately it won't work with my palm (tungsten E) for some reason

.
Thought I'd post the link in case anyone else is interested:
check it out here

MTL_4runner · 10-14-2004, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianshoots

Turns out I was watching one of these on ebay. Unfortunately it won't work with my palm (tungsten E) for some reason

.
Thought I'd post the link in case anyone else is interested:
check it out here

That is strange that is won't work with the Tungsten E model....wonder why that is?
....Anyhow you could always just get another palm and keep it as a "tool" for use with the Auterra. They are getting very cheap now on ebay so it is no big deal to get one just for shop use. I have a separate PDA for mine that I use at home for diagnosis or long trips (helps figure out how to get the best gas milage and troubleshoot if something happens).

If you want something cheaper there is a reader on Harbor Freight for like $40 but you won't have nearly as much info on it as the Auterra will give you (ie you just get the actual code number and that's it!)

alltrac165 · 10-14-2004, 11:00 AM

I use the one from AutoEnginuity and like it fine. Reads and resets codes, data logs, does real time sensor readings in graph, guage or dash meter display, like showing O2 trim values and voltage, rpm, airflow, etc. All the usual goodies. It hooks up to my laptop, I don't have a PDA. It also came with a accelerometer type dyno program that you can use while plugged into your OBD2 port. Shows estimated HP(after you enter parameters like weight, tires, etc), torque and a few other things. The cool thing is data logging and real time readings. Helps with seeing what's happening in the engine. Supports wideband too, I think, but maybe only if that's supported by the ecu? I can't remember. I can store the logs on my laptop for future reference. Oh yeah, and it works on all 3 protocols. That's handy too.

***midiwall*** · 10-14-2004, 11:37 AM

I've got the Auterra, and even bought a Palm just to use with it. $30 on eBay will buy you a B&W Palm (I spent $26 on a m105); color will cost you more. The Auterra works well with each, but of course color is more fun.

I also have this one: http://obddiagnostics.com/ which, at $88, is a heck of a deal - 'specially if you already have a Windows laptop. It's a nice box with many features.

bmwpower · 08-07-2006, 06:31 AM

Hey alltrac,
I can't get my AutoEnginuity to connect to my 4Runner (97). It connects fine to my other cars. Does anyone else have the AutoEnginuity tool and use it on their truck?

Ringmaster · 08-07-2006, 01:59 PM

Toptak Tp-100

Seem's to work well. Picked it up new on e-bay for $60.00

Romer · 08-07-2006, 07:09 PM

I originally bought a fancy reader Equis? It was good for what it did. I need some that will allow me to monitor real time data so I bought the Autoxray 4000 at Checker for $224 on clearance. Trued it on 2 different trucks today and it works great.

BennyTRD · 08-07-2006, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringmaster

Toptak Tp-100

Seem's to work well. Picked it up new on e-bay for $60.00

Same here. Nothing fancy, but gets the job done.

10-14-2004, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
alltrac165 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 82	I use the one from AutoEnginuity and like it fine. Reads and resets codes, data logs, does real time sensor readings in graph, guage or dash meter display, like showing O2 trim values and voltage, rpm, airflow, etc. All the usual goodies. It hooks up to my laptop, I don't have a PDA. It also came with a accelerometer type dyno program that you can use while plugged into your OBD2 port. Shows estimated HP(after you enter parameters like weight, tires, etc), torque and a few other things. The cool thing is data logging and real time readings. Helps with seeing what's happening in the engine. Supports wideband too, I think, but maybe only if that's supported by the ecu? I can't remember. I can store the logs on my laptop for future reference. Oh yeah, and it works on all 3 protocols. That's handy too. __________________ Bob Raby "Bigger, Faster, Better, More!" Current stable: '85 4x4 Hilux '90 4Runner(3.4 Swap, reworked thermal coated headers, full 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust, Magnaflow cat and muffler, K&N intake) '88 Celica Alltrac(T3-T4) and a few others Last edited by alltrac165; 10-14-2004 at 11:05 AM.

10-14-2004, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	I've got the Auterra, and even bought a Palm just to use with it. $30 on eBay will buy you a B&W Palm (I spent $26 on a m105); color will cost you more. The Auterra works well with each, but of course color is more fun. I also have this one: http://obddiagnostics.com/ which, at $88, is a heck of a deal - 'specially if you already have a Windows laptop. It's a nice box with many features. __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

08-07-2006, 06:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
bmwpower Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 58	Hey alltrac, I can't get my AutoEnginuity to connect to my 4Runner (97). It connects fine to my other cars. Does anyone else have the AutoEnginuity tool and use it on their truck? __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 4X4 (sold) \| 04 Sienna LE AWD \| 99 M3 \| 90 535i \| 89 325is

08-07-2006, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ringmaster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spokane Valley Washington Posts: 814	Toptak Tp-100 Seem's to work well. Picked it up new on e-bay for $60.00 __________________ 99 4Runner, 3.4, 5 spd., Manually shifted E-Locker, 4:30 gears, 285/75/16 MTR's, Airbox mod through the bottom of the inner fender.

08-07-2006, 07:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Romer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 49	I originally bought a fancy reader Equis? It was good for what it did. I need some that will allow me to monitor real time data so I bought the Autoxray 4000 at Checker for $224 on clearance. Trued it on 2 different trucks today and it works great. __________________ Ken Romer TLCA #13968 Rising Sun 4WD Club 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's

10-13-2004, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	ian, a few of us have the auterra obd II reader. search "auterra" and there's plenty of good info to read on this reader. its the one that hooks up to your pda. i love mine and it does more than just read codes. bob

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