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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 07:12 PM
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Best code reader and reset tool

hello. I am looking for a scan tool to read codes and reset possibly service intervals.

I currently have a actron scanner scanner that seems to read codes well. But I was going to give to daughter to keep in her car when away. Looking for a replacement. And was looking for suggestions if a better reasonably priced tool is available

this is is for a 2008 gl 320 cdi. The act Ron model I have is the cp9575

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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 08:27 PM
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You don't need scanner to reset service. Each car has different procedure how to do it, so check your section for instruction if the car manual doesn't have it.
For code reading, any $7 OBD bluetooth plug will do it with free Torque app.
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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 08:53 PM
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Thank you. Any particular brands of plugs to focus on?
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https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank?keywords=OBD+bluetooth+reader&fst=p90x%3A1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AOBD+bluetooth+reader&qid=1538356770&sort=price-asc-rank https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank?keywords=OBD+bluetooth+reader&fst=p90x%3A1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AOBD+bluetooth+reader&qid=1538356770&sort=price-asc-rank
I see one for $3.39 and free shipping.
You like blue, or black?
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Old Oct 1, 2018 | 08:05 AM
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Black would probably look more factory 🙂

Just wanted to make sure didn’t order one that would not work well

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Thank you. Any particular brands of plugs to focus on?
i would de-focus on the plugs, however a gap of .625 is most efficient.

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Originally Posted by ot1

i would de-focus on the plugs, however a gap of .625 is most efficient.

Ummmm. why not read the thread.

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