[Shop-talk] Inexpensive OBD-II Scanner

[Brian Kemp]

As a basic scanner, I have an older version of this:
https://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-code-reader-64981.html

Read and reset codes on several cars.  Helped me understand (with 
internet research) if the code was something I could resolve or 
something the dealer needed to address.  Paid about $35, similar to the 
above reader.  You do have to drill down on menus because there are only 
two buttons.  Pay $60 and you can get more buttons and a more detailed 
display so the reader is likely to be easier to use.

If you go up to the $320 reader, grab the coupon from 
https://www.harborfreight.com/coupons to save some money.

Brian

On 2/3/2024 9:08 AM, Jeff Scarbrough wrote:
> I have a 2012 Ford F-150 that throws a code.  It's been to the dealer 
> and repaired, then it threw the code again 5 months 3000 miles later.  
> The dealer had it for a week and reset it and couldn't find a fault.  
> Now, another 1500 miles and it's come back.
>
> N.B. Changing the battery also threw a code (the light went off after 
> driving for a while, but it still shows on the scanner).
>
> I have a few suggestions to try and fix it, but I'm looking for 
> something to read and reset the codes with.  I can get my FLAPS to 
> read it, but they are reluctant to reset it sometimes.  I see readers 
> on Amazon for $15 and up, but I'm willing to pay for a quality tool as 
> long as it isn't stupid expensive.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Jeff the S
> Corrosion Acres, Ga.
>
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