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**old Rusty C10** · 03-05-2010, 10:38 PM

i have the 00 s 10 and im thinking of buying a code reader for this thing. I dont want or need a professional tool but i dont want the piece of junk they sell for $20 either... Can anyone recommend a tool for the job?
My CEL went on so i guess now is as good a time as any for one of these to add to the tool box

68C15 · 03-05-2010, 11:37 PM

Launch sells a nice little OBDII code reader for about $60. I use it for when a customer wants a quick check. I got mine from Matco but you may be able to find it online somewhere.

**LockDoc** · 03-06-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

Launch sells a nice little OBDII code reader for about $60. I use it for when a customer wants a quick check. I got mine from Matco but you may be able to find it online somewhere.

Do you have a model #? Is it the Pocket Reader?

LockDoc

68C15 · 03-06-2010, 07:43 AM

no I don't. but if I saw a pic I could tell.

**LockDoc** · 03-06-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

no I don't. but if I saw a pic I could tell.

http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1..._2_reader.html

There are some other Launch models down below the picture in the list.

LockDoc

**old Rusty C10** · 03-06-2010, 01:02 PM

they also have one for the same price in harbor freight im going to check on today

68C15 · 03-06-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1..._2_reader.html

There are some other Launch models down below the picture in the list.

LockDoc

that's the one i got. it has problems with late model Chryslers but everything else it works great.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-07-2010, 12:48 AM

Centech EOBD and OBDII scanner at Harbor freight is on sale this week for $89.00 ut has the ability to view freeze frame data and reads and clears codes ill let you know how it works i boguht the thing

68C15 · 03-07-2010, 07:48 AM

launch also has the CRecorder. I like this little tool. if I have an intermittent I charge the customer a deposit, plug it into the ALDL and send them on their way. when they come back I download the 24 hours of data and review it. it has saved my butt a couple times so far.
http://www.crecorder.com/website/use...uctInfo&page=1

**LockDoc** · 03-07-2010, 02:32 PM

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Here is the big screen Launch on sale...

http://www.scantool.net/launch-creader-v.html

LockDoc

JHT67 · 03-07-2010, 07:00 PM

I've been interested in a scan tool for a while, but i took my truck to Autozone because they scan for free,anyway the print out they gave me had a few possible things to look for as problems. He said i'd have to get a diagnostics test to see the exact problem. So do they sell something that narrows it down more than what they use, because it seems like it might be cheaper just to take it to a shop instead of trying to get lucky on the first or second try. And I just may not know enough to make it worth buying one.

BTW, like $284 for diagnostics and 1 o2 sensor. Does this seem like a fair rate?

cableguy0 · 03-07-2010, 07:05 PM

The diagnostics come with experience and testing ability. No scanner will tell you exactly which part to replace. The scanner is there to give you a general idea of where to start looking. Then comes component tests and the rest of the diagnostics.

03-05-2010, 10:38 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Scan tool i have the 00 s 10 and im thinking of buying a code reader for this thing. I dont want or need a professional tool but i dont want the piece of junk they sell for $20 either... Can anyone recommend a tool for the job? My CEL went on so i guess now is as good a time as any for one of these to add to the tool box __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-05-2010, 11:37 PM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Scan tool Launch sells a nice little OBDII code reader for about $60. I use it for when a customer wants a quick check. I got mine from Matco but you may be able to find it online somewhere.

03-06-2010, 07:43 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Scan tool no I don't. but if I saw a pic I could tell.

03-06-2010, 01:02 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Scan tool they also have one for the same price in harbor freight im going to check on today __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-07-2010, 12:48 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Scan tool Centech EOBD and OBDII scanner at Harbor freight is on sale this week for $89.00 ut has the ability to view freeze frame data and reads and clears codes ill let you know how it works i boguht the thing __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-07-2010, 07:48 AM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Scan tool launch also has the CRecorder. I like this little tool. if I have an intermittent I charge the customer a deposit, plug it into the ALDL and send them on their way. when they come back I download the 24 hours of data and review it. it has saved my butt a couple times so far. http://www.crecorder.com/website/use...uctInfo&page=1

03-07-2010, 02:32 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: Scan tool - Here is the big screen Launch on sale... http://www.scantool.net/launch-creader-v.html LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-07-2010, 07:00 PM	#11
JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: Scan tool I've been interested in a scan tool for a while, but i took my truck to Autozone because they scan for free,anyway the print out they gave me had a few possible things to look for as problems. He said i'd have to get a diagnostics test to see the exact problem. So do they sell something that narrows it down more than what they use, because it seems like it might be cheaper just to take it to a shop instead of trying to get lucky on the first or second try. And I just may not know enough to make it worth buying one. BTW, like $284 for diagnostics and 1 o2 sensor. Does this seem like a fair rate?

03-07-2010, 07:05 PM	#12
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Scan tool The diagnostics come with experience and testing ability. No scanner will tell you exactly which part to replace. The scanner is there to give you a general idea of where to start looking. Then comes component tests and the rest of the diagnostics. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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