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Originally Posted by DAVECAD2.0
The one' s they used at Advance and AutoZone were Actons, or Actrons. The little basic ones for about $30.00. They were plugged into the under dash port.
Nada! Said No signal, or no link to port ,or something.
Anyhow, I would like one that will tell me what's wrong and not just the codes. PIA to get a code and then having to look it up in something I don't have in the first place.
Thanks.
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None of the scanners tell you what is wrong. They tell you what code is stored in the form of a 3 digit number. Some scanners have a built in look up table with a short explanation such as 'Cylinder #3 misfire' **, etc. You must interpret the codes and even then it may not fix the problem. Also, one problem may trigger a series of cascading codes which seem only slightly related. So there is some need for experience as will any tool.
** - That could be bad plug, bad plug wire, bad coil, faulty signal from the ECU or low fuel pressure at time of ignition.
The OBD II connector was standardized in 1996. All OBD II scanners should work on all cars built after that date.
04-04-2013, 10:31 AM
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