For quite some time I've have a PO440 DTC for the evaporative emission system triggering my check engine light every couple of months. After many attempts to repair it (everything points to the charcoal canister), I usually ask my Indy to clear the CEL during oil changes or routine visits. I don't like asking him to do it. I previously picked up a Zurich from Harbor Freight that didn't have the ABS feature and after erasing the CEL....all the ABS, slip, and VDC lit up until I used the paper clip method to eliminate it. I was told that any OBD2 used must have the ability to read ABS codes which this Zurich didn't do.. I was able to return it. Most retail stores do not allow returns for OBD2 scanners. I just picked up from Pep Boys an Actron CP9660 (with the promise I could return it in 30 days for any reason) and it worked perfectly. CEL is off and no ABS,SLIP, or VDC lights came on. I found a coupon and was able to get it for $85 including tax. All the cheap OBD2 scanners for under $50 won't work without triggering the ABS lights. My question is.....this Actron CP9660 works for me but does not illuminate(which makes it hard to read)....for $111 plus tax I can get the Actron CP9670 has back lighting, does more diagnostics including checking alternator and battery plus other items. I don't use scanners at all other than this one time for the CEL in my Lexus. Should I invest in the better CP9670 for any future use or is it a waste? What scanners do you guys use?

 

Techstream and my MacBook Pro. Windows via virtual machine.

 

It sounds like the small additional cost makes the better scanner well worth the money.

 

My thoughts exactly! Thanks!

 

Can't Carista do everything that you want plus allow you to customize features on the Lexus as an added bonus?

 

Not available for the LS430

 

I used scanmaster on android and it works fine for me to check cel. It doesn't trigger vsc when I cleared the code.

 

I'm absolutely not savvy when it comes to technology, so anything advanced would be a challenge for me. I'm better off with a small hand held OBD2 scanner even with it's limitations.