How to read codes?
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
How to read codes?
Just wondering is there a unit I can plug into the car to read and delete error codes myself?
Have done a search but couldn't find any units, just a lot of talk about codes in general.
Have done a search but couldn't find any units, just a lot of talk about codes in general.
#2
Lead Lap
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If you own an android phone id recommend you get this:
If you don't have one get a obd2 code reader on amazon or local autoparts store.
Excelvan ELM327 v1.5 Bluetooth Mini Small Interface OBD2 Scanner Adapter Torque Android : Amazon.com : Automotive
If you don't have one get a obd2 code reader on amazon or local autoparts store.
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
Wow really? This little unit works?
#4
Absolutely! I have one that I use with the Torque app (purchased version, not the free one) and I love it! The free one will give you some limited information, but the paid one gives you so much more and it's well worth the $6.
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#7
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks for the feedback guys, appreciate it.
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When i didnt have one, Oreilly's loaned one out. They charge you for the loaner, then credit you back when returned. Good deal if you need to change out something and clear things too. I eventually got one and great to have for the vehicles...
Last edited by nonford; 08-26-13 at 05:21 AM.
#10
Lead Lap
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Personally, I would recommend buying your own scanner. It'll come in handy more than you think with relatives' cars, co-workers, etc..
I think the one I got was around $70 at Pep Boys or Autozone. Perhaps pricey but it's a great little gadget to have in the car. I needed it all the time in one of my Evos but haven't used it with the Lexus yet.
It doesn't need to do much so I have never found one model better than any other. You just need the Scan and Clear buttons which all of them have. If you don't want to buy, post in the local forum and for sure somebody will have one nearby you can just meetup and use.
I think the one I got was around $70 at Pep Boys or Autozone. Perhaps pricey but it's a great little gadget to have in the car. I needed it all the time in one of my Evos but haven't used it with the Lexus yet.
It doesn't need to do much so I have never found one model better than any other. You just need the Scan and Clear buttons which all of them have. If you don't want to buy, post in the local forum and for sure somebody will have one nearby you can just meetup and use.
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
I agree with you. But wouldn't u consider the Bluetooth unit above similar?
It reads codes and clears them.
It reads codes and clears them.
#13
Lexus Champion
If you own an android phone id recommend you get this:
Excelvan ELM327 v1.5 Bluetooth Mini Small Interface OBD2 Scanner Adapter Torque Android : Amazon.com : Automotive
Excelvan ELM327 v1.5 Bluetooth Mini Small Interface OBD2 Scanner Adapter Torque Android : Amazon.com : Automotive