OBD II - what do you use?
03-07-2005, 09:04 AM
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OBD II - what do you use?
I do the maintenance myself, regularly and "according to the books",
but I feel like my engine is louder (valves clicking louder) and I definitely
get worse milage and I'm not taking -1MPG.
Engine has ~70K on it and I think it's time for me... "to get more involved in it".
I would like to analyze how systems around my engine are performing.
I'm looking for OBD II reader, but not just to read the check engine codes.
Something I could connect to a notebook with decent software that helps
with troubleshooting and analysis.
Any thoughts?
Thank you.
but I feel like my engine is louder (valves clicking louder) and I definitely
get worse milage and I'm not taking -1MPG.
Engine has ~70K on it and I think it's time for me... "to get more involved in it".
I would like to analyze how systems around my engine are performing.
I'm looking for OBD II reader, but not just to read the check engine codes.
Something I could connect to a notebook with decent software that helps
with troubleshooting and analysis.
Any thoughts?
Thank you.
03-07-2005, 11:07 AM
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Auterra. Or anything that uses a compact device.
Ability to read a bunch of sensors and a low price is only half way to a useful device. You'd be surprised at how awkward it is to use a laptop in the vehicle.
Ability to read a bunch of sensors and a low price is only half way to a useful device. You'd be surprised at how awkward it is to use a laptop in the vehicle.
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http://www.obd-2.com/ is what I use. I love it 
03-09-2005, 09:08 AM
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You may want to check out http://www.actron.com
I bought one of their scanners a few weeks ago and used it on my 99' limited, a few Chevy's and my girlfriends Ford focus. It works good and ther eare several models to choose from depending on your price range,
I bought one of their scanners a few weeks ago and used it on my 99' limited, a few Chevy's and my girlfriends Ford focus. It works good and ther eare several models to choose from depending on your price range,
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Originally Posted by kdx2000
You may want to check out http://www.actron.com
I bought one of their scanners a few weeks ago and used it on my 99' limited, a few Chevy's and my girlfriends Ford focus. It works good and ther eare several models to choose from depending on your price range,
I bought one of their scanners a few weeks ago and used it on my 99' limited, a few Chevy's and my girlfriends Ford focus. It works good and ther eare several models to choose from depending on your price range,
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