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Old May 21, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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code reader recommendation

hi all
i looking to buy a code reader for my 97 e300d w210 any suggestions?
thanks Kenny
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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I have a Snap-On code reader. It works on my W140 and W210 well. Very simple and easy to use.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Code readers vary from 20$ - 300$, but the main point is still the same - giving you the code. Of course the more expensive ones will have other functions and stuff, but if all your interested in is getting the code ( there is a thread somewhere here or benzworld that tells you what all the codes mean so when you get the code you can easily find the problem ) then its pretty much up to you which one you want to get.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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your location in your profile,and then I will tell you what to get.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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I got this $60 scanner from here:
http://www.diydiagnostics.com/
It handles the canbus systems of our vehicles. I used it one time to read and clear a error code on my vehicle.
Mike T.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Hi mike
is your scanner CAN OBD11 $59.99?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by earl orchard
Hi mike
is your scanner CAN OBD11 $59.99?
Yes...
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