OBD II scan tool

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Topic: OBD II scan tool

Posted By: another-kelly
Subject: OBD II scan tool
Date Posted: January 03, 2007 at 7:11 PM

https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=94217

thinking about picking up this scan tool from harbor freight. any opinions on it? for those that don't know, i work at best buy as a mobile electronics installer and have been eyeballing one of these for a while to add to my toolbox. not wanting to do much other than see why check engine light is on and to reset it.

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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: January 03, 2007 at 7:23 PM

If that's all you're looking for, you can get it done free at AutoZone. Chances are you'll need to go there anyway.

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Posted By: another-kelly
Date Posted: January 03, 2007 at 8:51 PM

as stated, i want one for myself. not throwing any codes right now in my truck. can come in handy at work to have one in my toolbox

Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: January 06, 2007 at 11:45 AM

That one will work fine. If that's all you want one for.

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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: January 09, 2007 at 2:05 AM

The only thing that scares me about that one is the harbor frieght part. All it will do is give you a number and allow you to delete the codes. Not much else.

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Posted By: Hymer
Date Posted: January 09, 2007 at 9:33 AM

It works ok, but won't tell ya everything. also doesn't clear all codes. One of those you get what you pay for things.

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Posted By: another-kelly
Date Posted: January 09, 2007 at 9:17 PM

ended up getting this one:

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the harbor freight thing worried me too, so i got that one at wal-mart instead. figured if i had any problems with it i know they'll take it back

Posted By: arhunter
Date Posted: January 13, 2007 at 4:49 PM

I have the same one (Digital 3100), it works okay for me.