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HummerGuy -> Actron OBDII Autoscanner (1/8/2007 10:45:10 AM)
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I bought this unit this weekend to help my friend troubleshoot his 2000 Ford Explorer (ok, I used it as an excuse) We split the cost. Check it out:
http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16309
AutoZone sells it for $149. It's definitely worth the money. The code database is built right into the unit, so you don't have to go searching for the codes. It automatically detects what the make of the car is so you don't have to mess around telling it everything. You just plug it in, select Read Codes, wait 15 seconds, and wallah. It told us exactly what was wrong (IAC valve), took the throttle body and IAC valve off, cleaned it, re-installed it, erased the error codes and turned the Check Engine light off, runs like NEW.
Also, after your car runs for 10 to 15 minutes, it does a diagnostics of your entire emissions control system and tells you if everything is OK or having problems. I did the research before I bought this. There are other cheaper and more expensive items, but this one seems to be the best for the money. Also, you can upgrade the software on the device using a PC, and if you put a 9V battery on it, you can save the codes and test information. I definintely recommend it to anybody that is a do-it-yourself-er but doesn't want to spend the money to buy one of those more expensive units, or use a laptop.
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