Is this a decent OBDII scanner to buy?

[Hardwareman]

I basically need a scanner at this point, and since AutoZone has decided to no longer scan vehicles in California is this a decent one for the money? Thanks

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98614


Allen

 

[Ranger44]

That might just give you basic codes to follow. But if that's all you're after by all means get it.

A GOOD Generic scanner like a Snap On cost somewhere up to $4000-$5000. Not worth it unless you use it daily. Funny that most auto-techs fail to buy one. They rely on the shop, or the "veteran" in the shop. When he leaves, they're screwed.....

 

[Hardwareman]

Well this one costs $119, but there are others that cost like $40.

What would be the major difference between the two?




Allen

 

[Copytech]

That one can give you real time data as well as tell you what the code is and what it means. The cheaper one, which I have, will only give you a code and you have to look it up.

 

[LearjetMinako]

I personally use the Actron OBD I/II super scanner. Works really well and have not had a problem with it. Have used it for customers and my own vehicles.

Live data feed is a must when firguring out problems. Just because the PCM throws a code, doesn't mean thats the problem.

 

[Hardwareman]

Thanks guys, but while you were asnwering me in this post I was out buying a scanner. They did'nt have the one I posted so I had to buy one that does'nt have "live data feed". Oh well, the code I'm getting now is P0171 (system too lean bank-1).

Guess I'll start another thread on where to look. It says it could even be my FPR. When I disconnect the vaccum line the idle does'nt change at all. Is that normal? Thanks




Allen

 

[LearjetMinako]

Thanks guys, but while you were asnwering me in this post I was out buying a scanner. They did'nt have the one I posted so I had to buy one that does'nt have "live data feed". Oh well, the code I'm getting now is P0171 (system too lean bank-1).

Guess I'll start another thread on where to look. It says it could even be my FPR. When I disconnect the vaccum line the idle does'nt change at all. Is that normal? Thanks




Allen

FPR? Fuel Pressure Regulator?

 

[Hardwareman]

Yes the Fuel Pressure Regulator. Should the idle change when I unplug it? Thanks.




Allen