Any OBD scanners that clear most lights?
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=35270
Printed Date: April 28, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Topic: Any OBD scanners that clear most lights?
Posted By: TazExprez
Subject: Any OBD scanners that clear most lights?
Date Posted: July 08, 2004 at 10:47 PM
I am thinking about getting and OBD scanner. I wonder if there are any that clear most lights on vehicles? I have seen several different ones online, but most only clear the "check engine" light. I was looking at the Auterra A-300, but I think it only clears the "check engine" light, only. I wonder if there are any that clear the other problem lights, or not? Or is the dealer the only one that can do this? Thanks for your help in advance.
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Posted By: swamprat323
Date Posted: July 08, 2004 at 10:55 PM
check out your auto parts store, they have some, not sure which ones though.
Posted By: TazExprez
Date Posted: July 08, 2004 at 11:03 PM
Thanks for your reply. I was thinking about getting it online because of the variety.
Posted By: swamprat323
Date Posted: July 08, 2004 at 11:10 PM
Posted By: TazExprez
Date Posted: July 08, 2004 at 11:13 PM
Thanks a lot for the site. I'll see the scanners they have.
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: July 09, 2004 at 12:23 AM
Exactly, what other lights are you talking about?
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Posted By: spokman
Date Posted: July 09, 2004 at 1:02 AM
There's a reason the check engine light is on..
Posted By: TazExprez
Date Posted: July 09, 2004 at 1:30 AM
Hi guys, thanks for all your replies. I would like to get a scanner that resets the check engine, abs, air bag, and other such lights. I would like to be able to do this for when I get problems during an install. This doesn't happen often, but I would like to be prepared. Currently one of my installer's is having problems with a security light on an SUV, which I talked about in the following thread: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=35216&PN=2 I would like to be able to resolve these kinds of problems faster and hopefully there are some scanners that can help.
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: July 09, 2004 at 9:04 AM
Well, for those types of issues peticularly you will need a manufacturer specific scanner. Last time I checked the honda one is around $6000, I think the GM TechII is around the same.
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Posted By: TazExprez
Date Posted: July 09, 2004 at 10:49 AM
Thanks for your reply. Wow those things are more expensive than I thought. I was also looking at the BMW Modic III yesterday and that one is pretty pricey, too. I guess I'll just get one that resets the check engine light. Do you think that one of the aftermarket scanners would be a good tool to have around? We rarely get lights to turn on in cars. Also sometimes some cars get problems that the owners think it might be the alarm, but in the end it's usually something else. Could this help in any way?
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