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  1. 04-06-2004, 09:14 AM #1
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    recommend obd 2 reader/software

    i'm looking for a obd 2 reader. it seems like all perform the same function, the only difference is the interface software. i'm looking for the best reader/software combo. i found this:

    http://www.obd-onboarddiagnostics.co...t=2,14,19,50,0
    but it's expensive

    http://www.digimoto.com/
    this is reasonable

    http://www.obd-2.com/
    this kid's closed for spring break

    http://www.obddiagnostics.com/
    this kid's out of stock for who knows how long

    http://www.scantool.net/
    i've heard this software isn't that great, but you can develop your own (which i can't since i don't have a clue how to program)

    http://www.autotap.com/autotap_windows_products.html
    this one's expensive too


    i'm looking for people who actually have tested some of this stuff. how does it work in practical apps, how does the interface work for you, how easy does it work? i want actual opinions, price doesn't matter, i want it to look somewhat professional though. it's going in my carputer, not a commercial app. i don't want "i was planning on getting this when my mom cracks open my piggy bank" kind of stuff, i want real world kind of answers. thanks a lot guys.
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  2. 04-06-2004, 07:46 PM #2
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    Anyone? Anyone? Something-d-o-o economics. "Voodoo" economics.
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  3. 04-06-2004, 08:51 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by dim-8
    i'm looking for a obd 2 reader. it seems like all perform the

    http://www.obddiagnostics.com/
    this kid's out of stock for who knows how long

    i dont know what your talking about
    i just got one a few months ago

    you have to email him and say your going to order if you want to get one in a timly fassion

    can some one recomend a OBD II reader
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  4. 04-06-2004, 10:38 PM #4
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    awesome! so, why don't you tell me what you think about it, pros, cons, in and outs. what you would change, how it helps you, etc. i really don't care if he has it or not, i want help choosing one.
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  5. 04-07-2004, 12:39 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by crash893
    can some one recomend a OBD II reader
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  6. 04-08-2004, 06:36 AM #6
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    i read that thread before i posted this, it's useless to me. there was only like 2 posts that were useful and on topic, and they were still general. there's like 30 threads and nobody can stay on topic. i'm not looking for a reader, i've found them already. i just want people's opinions based upon their use, not whether they brought their car to the shop and what they paid for them.
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  7. 04-08-2004, 12:24 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by crash893
    well i did about 120-140 dollars of diagnostic work today in like 10 min

    ( the dealer charges 70 bucks to read a code and the indy shop 60 )

    i bought the BR-3 for 88 bucks

    i did my passat got some error codes of it and i did my jetta got 2 codes off that one( having engine problems)


    there were some intresting options for the carputer but nothing really other than monitoring and possibly trouble shooting

    but all in all im very happy with the product

    i wish the software had some sort of direct port into Excel or something liek that but im sure i can figure something out.
    from said link


    i have a full write up im going to publish as soon ad i get admin to approve the write up

    ill send you a link when its up


    btw when you saw out of stock it was just for that one chip in the kit
    the fully assemebled version is for sale
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  8. 04-08-2004, 12:27 PM #8
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    what are you planing to use it for btw?
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  9. 04-10-2004, 09:58 AM #9
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    the computer in my car
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  10. 04-11-2004, 04:22 PM #10
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    i figured as much

    seeings how it is a carputer forum but did you plan on useing it for anything special?
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