OBDII Scanner
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From: Queens, NYC
02 330i & 99 ML430
OBDII Scanner
Hey, guys. I'm looking to buy a scanner that is compatible with an 1999 Mercedes and up, a 2002 BMW and up and and 1999 Land Rover and up... One that displays exactly what's wrong would be appreciated as well. Something around $150 max. Thanks
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AW '05 C55
I got an Actron CP9180 off ebay for about $125. It was able to read properly off my merc, displayts DTC codes & description, drive cycle monitor which lets you know which obd 2 monitors are not ready(important if you go for inspection.
I tried one from TopTak that was sold on ebay as well, had to return it because it couldn't connect successfully to my ecu.
I tried one from TopTak that was sold on ebay as well, had to return it because it couldn't connect successfully to my ecu.
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02 330i & 99 ML430
you think this is good
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94217
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94217
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
No... this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94169
Lots of people on these forums have bought this model and I have yet to see even one post that they were not satisfied.
All the more expensive models do is store the text message in the scanner. If you can read a number and look it up in a booklet and then read the text next to it, you'll be fine.
Use the extra money for something important -- like gas.
Tip: If you are not in a hurry, wait until that model goes on sale on the HF website (usually $39). Print out a copy of the online ad and take it to your local HF. Most managers will give you the online price even though it's not on sale in the store.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94169
Lots of people on these forums have bought this model and I have yet to see even one post that they were not satisfied.
All the more expensive models do is store the text message in the scanner. If you can read a number and look it up in a booklet and then read the text next to it, you'll be fine.
Use the extra money for something important -- like gas.
Tip: If you are not in a hurry, wait until that model goes on sale on the HF website (usually $39). Print out a copy of the online ad and take it to your local HF. Most managers will give you the online price even though it's not on sale in the store.
