Recommend a Code Reader

roadracer247 · Aug 8, 2019

I’ve got a couple lights on my dash. An ABS light & TC. Are there any good “universal” code readers out there for around $100? If not, which one do you use?

Yeah I know I can bring it to most shops to get it read for free. I still want one for myself.

nxhappy · Aug 8, 2019

HudsonFalcon · Aug 8, 2019

I bought a cheapo off of Amazon and use the Torque App.

RedVenom48 · Aug 8, 2019

***EDIT*** For fords, not universal. Sorry for the confusion.

FORscan.org

Free and nearly as good as most paid applications.

Get a DLC2 to USB that they recommend and you're G2G

Blown 89 · Aug 8, 2019

I use the BAFX reader from Amazon and paid for the Torque App and live monitoring plugins. FYI, not all of those readers are iPhone compatible.

roadracer247 · Aug 8, 2019

lexustech48 said:
***EDIT*** For fords, not universal. Sorry for the confusion.

FORscan.org

Free and nearly as good as most paid applications.

Get a DLC2 to USB that they recommend and you're G2G

My wife has a Toyota. I should have included that it needs to be universal. I’ll update the Op.

roadracer247 · Aug 8, 2019

Blown 89 said:
I use the BAFX reader from Amazon and paid for the Torque App and live monitoring plugins. FYI, not all of those readers are iPhone compatible.

Cheap & 1 day shipping. Ordered.

BlckBox04 · Aug 8, 2019

shurur · Aug 8, 2019

I have had good luck with the bafx bluetooth obd2 connection with the torque phone app.

I use it on the wifey's G35 as well.

It is at least a start to getting codes and torque has other add ons as well.

SVTXTC · Aug 8, 2019

I use a Snap-on Zeus for pre-owned vehicle appraisals. If we are bidding multiple vehicles on trade we use a back up Performance Tool W2977. Both above your budget....but you get what you pay for. These devices are banned at the auction because the cheap ones used by inexperienced dealers can brick a ECU and will get you thrown out. Hope this helps.

roadracer247 · Aug 8, 2019

SVTXTC said:
I use a Snap-on Zeus for pre-owned vehicle appraisals. If we are bidding multiple vehicles on trade we use a back up Performance Tool W2977. Both above your budget....but you get what you pay for. These devices are banned at the auction because the cheap ones used by inexperienced dealers can brick a ECU and will get you thrown out. Hope this helps.

I ask for around $100 and you give me a $9,000 option? Thanks big guy.

Need 04 Wine · Aug 8, 2019

Lmao.

Sent from my POFS iPhone in a rage cause this is the third try.

ssj4sadie · Aug 8, 2019

roadracer247 said:
I ask for around $100 and you give me a $9,000 option? Thanks big guy.

Op: I need to get a cheap beater.
SVTXTC: the GT2 RS is the vehicle for you.

SVTXTC · Aug 8, 2019

roadracer247 said:
I ask for around $100 and you give me a $9,000 option? Thanks big guy.

Reading comprehension must not be your bag. I stated both were above your budget. The title says recommendations. I told you what I use and recommend. I also gave you a cautionary tale of what happens when you try to use cheap Chinese readers that interface with the most critical component of the vehicle and can read, edit, brick and cause damage. You’re welcome and hell yeah it’s big.

01blckcobra · Aug 8, 2019

SVTXTC said:
Reading comprehension must not be your bag. I stated both were above your budget. The title says recommendations. I told you what I use and recommend. I also gave you a cautionary tale of what happens when you try to use cheap Chinese readers that interface with the most critical component of the vehicle and can read, edit, brick and cause damage. You’re welcome and hell yeah it’s big.

Snap-on is chinese.......

ssj4sadie · Aug 8, 2019

SVTXTC said:
Reading comprehension must not be your bag. I stated both were above your budget. The title says recommendations. I told you what I use and recommend. I also gave you a cautionary tale of what happens when you try to use cheap Chinese readers that interface with the most critical component of the vehicle and can read, edit, brick and cause damage. You’re welcome and hell yeah it’s big.

Uh...wat? Above his budget is an understatement. I would argue it is you with a reading comprehension issue.

SVTXTC · Aug 8, 2019

01blckcobra said:
Snap-on is chinese.......

Yes, but not cheap Chinese. May be cheap quality at times but is not cheap to purchase.

ssj4sadie said:
Uh...wat? Above his budget is an understatement. I would argue it is you with a reading comprehension issue.

I agree that it’s ridiculous if anyone believes I was recommending OP spend 9k plus. I was saying that’s what I use professionally daily, not saying that he should drop that coin. I also recommended a value scanner that I have had success with that was within a reasonable amount and is affordable.

OP edited his original post. Ya’ll can win the Internet for the day and spin it...I’m just trying to provide some perspective and be helpful.

All I’m saying is that yes technology and variety of code read/write devices that are affordable are out there. I’m just advocating that hooking anything into a obd can have serious consequences and it may not be on your best interest to buy the least expensive mass produced option.

01blckcobra · Aug 8, 2019

SVTXTC said:
Yes, but not cheap Chinese. May be cheap quality at times but is not cheap to purchase.

Just messin. Actually ened up getting rid of all my snap-on scanners/readers. Waste of money and drain your wallet. Plenty of rep. Scanners dont have to pay updates, also CD programs for laptop at 1/8 the price and do much more. Far as "cheapo" reader, Bosch I picked up at autozone has been pretty good. Tackled ever car euro to domestic, if just trying to get codes/clear. Like 60 bucks and free software/updates.

roadracer247 · Aug 8, 2019

SVTXTC said:
Reading comprehension must not be your bag. I stated both were above your budget. The title says recommendations. I told you what I use and recommend. I also gave you a cautionary tale of what happens when you try to use cheap Chinese readers that interface with the most critical component of the vehicle and can read, edit, brick and cause damage. You’re welcome and hell yeah it’s big.

ssj4sadie · Aug 8, 2019

SVTXTC said:
Yes, but not cheap Chinese. May be cheap quality at times but is not cheap to purchase.

I agree that it’s ridiculous if anyone believes I was recommending OP spend 9k plus. I was saying that’s what I use professionally daily, not saying that he should drop that coin. I also recommended a value scanner that I have had success with that was within a reasonable amount and is affordable.

OP edited his original post. Ya’ll can win the Internet for the day and spin it...I’m just trying to provide some perspective and be helpful.

All I’m saying is that yes technology and variety of code read/write devices that are affordable are out there. I’m just advocating that hooking anything into a obd can have serious consequences and it may not be on your best interest to buy the least expensive mass produced option.

I just looked up the Performance Tool W2977...it’s like $30. How was that outside of his budget? I just assumed it was because you said so. Either way my bad.

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