DieselDude Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Is anyone here on the forums a mechanic or know alot about OBD readers? I have been doing some research. I am looking at purchasing one to have to add to my collection of tools. So any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Never had use for one, and the last time I did they were $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 If you buy one keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I am a professional tech and I just love the one I have by Matco tools. just plug in, turn key on and read. Gives you the code, the description and sensor data if you want. Part#: MC200 Price: $74.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merft Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Just ordered a Bluetooth OBD2 transmitter to hook my phone via Torque to my Genesis. You can also use a laptop. It will pull codes but also provide live driving statistics. Hard to say much more until I have it. But it looks more interesting than just a code puller and costs less ($35 hardware/$5 software) Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMADreamer Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I use HPTuners, but I realize a full tuning suite is not what most are looking for. If you are interested though it's pretty nice if you have a GM vehicle, not so much for other makes. There are several smart phone apps out now that can do this as well as various scan gauges and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I am a professional tech and I just love the one I have by Matco tools. just plug in, turn key on and read. Gives you the code, the description and sensor data if you want. Part#: MC200 Price: $74.95 I have one of these as well. I love it. It is inexpensive and while it does not always give as much information as the more expensive scanners you can just type the code into Google and usually get a lot of info on what is wrong or how to fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Tom, which one did you order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merft Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Tom, which one did you order? ELM327 Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 EOBD CAN-BUS Code Scanner Seems to be the most commonly one used. I figure for ~$40 what the hell. It may have some fitment issues in the Genesis due to the position of the harness (stick out a bit). I also seriously looked at PLX Devices as they provide additional sensors and gauges that can be chained to their device. But at twice the price, I figured I'd play around a bit with the cheaper version first. If I decide to upgrade, it will get tossed in my toolbox for other cars. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I think your decision is going to come down largely on what all you want it to do. I've seen some that are merely readers, others that read and clear, and others that are more robust and provide more than just the code (have a built in code index so you don't have to look up what an error code means) Heres one thats popped up recently a lot of places that seems to be pretty well rounded for what it is. http://www.carmd.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19stang88 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Snap On Verus or don't buy one. Just kidding:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have one of these as well. I love it. It is inexpensive and while it does not always give as much information as the more expensive scanners you can just type the code into Google and usually get a lot of info on what is wrong or how to fix the problem. I find myself hardly ever using my Snap On solus. I grab the Matco then go to my Motor/Alldata system For code charts ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trents_goat5.7 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 We have the Snap On Modis at my shop. A lot more expensive than most will need though. It is great for a shop though, as it does tons more than just pull codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19stang88 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 We have a modis in my high school shop too. It is a nice scanner, gives you a lot of needed data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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