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Old 09-21-2011, 08:46 AM
HEAVYOILGUY HEAVYOILGUY is offline
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Default Buying a code reader

I am looking at buying a code reader on ebay, doers anybody have any suggestions on what type/ model i should be looking for ? I would be looking for something economical
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Old 09-21-2011, 08:59 AM
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Default Re: Buying a code reader

get an ultra gauge, its a complete monitor for all your vehicles specifications and on top of that it reads and clears your trouble codes (Check engine light)
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Old 09-21-2011, 10:03 AM
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Default Re: Buying a code reader

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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/produ...ng-thread.html

for $76 shipped to your door, cheapest one you will find
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Old 09-21-2011, 10:05 AM
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Default Re: Buying a code reader

Or just go to any auto parts store and they will read it for you for free.
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Old 09-21-2011, 10:11 AM
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Default Re: Buying a code reader

i bought a elm 327 from amazon for $25-35. it hooks up to ur laptop and is a very small and effective program. reads codes, shows live data such as intake temp oxygen sensor lean vs rich, calculated load and more
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Old 09-21-2011, 01:10 PM
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Default Re: Buying a code reader

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get an ultra gauge, its a complete monitor for all your vehicles specifications and on top of that it reads and clears your trouble codes (Check engine light)
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