Cen-Tech OBD II EOBD Scan Gauge $119.00
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STLtrailbSS
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if you have an Android phone you can link that to a wireless Bluetooth receiver off ebay and its one of the best scanners money can buy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en
Vonhendon said:
This is the exact one I have. It was $21.30 when I bought it and I have Prime so free shipping too
Edit: You'll also want this free plugin for Torque. Choose the option to scan for more PIDs under the menu button for it to provide the live transmission temp and probably a few other things it doesn't display out of the box.
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Iphone app uses wifi OBD2 which means $69-$169 receiver so ppl like me and you are screwed, I have been looking at the Nexus 7 Tab for my torque now
Droid OBD2
http://www.amazon.com/Soliport-Bluetooth-OBDII-Diagnostic-Scanner/dp/B004KL0I9I
exact model I and alot of ppl use cheap and easy
Droid OBD2
http://www.amazon.com/Soliport-Bluetooth-OBDII-Diagnostic-Scanner/dp/B004KL0I9I
exact model I and alot of ppl use cheap and easy
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Spend the extra $10 on something from an established brand that can provide you with support if necessary, like this: Amazon.com: INNOVA 3130 Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Data Capability for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive.
Harbor Freight is for prybars shaped like screwdrivers, not electronics.
Harbor Freight is for prybars shaped like screwdrivers, not electronics.
strat81 said:
I disagree with this statement. I bought an A/C leak detector from them and it works great. Granted, it is not for full time commercial use but for the DIY'er, it's fine. But for a $10 difference, I would go for the better model for the added features, but not because it's from Harbor Freight.
Vonhendon said:
I have the Harbor Freight 98614, I am happy with it for the price. I heard one should never upgrade the firmware and support from the manufacturer is non existent. Cen-tech is Harbor Freights brand. There is another brand available of the same exact device that is a bit cheaper in price. It is a risk as it would not have the HF return guarantee but if you are confident, you would save money. I am unable to remember the brand at the moment but it is common all over Amazon. It looked identical except the user manual omitted the words cen-tech.
Quick look on amazon, the name could possibly be Autel. The model number eludes me but one can locate the same one, look close enough at the features and compare the pdf user manuals available for both.
If you have a specific question about the 98614, let me know
Mooseman said:
The way I see Harbor Freight gear is if the purchased item can do the job (even once) and save me the labor of going to a shop. Its worth it. One thing that is very important is that if the tool puts your life in jeopardy such as spring compressors, jacks, jack stands, etc. Take a good look at them from time to time because well...its harbor freight. I assume the steel, metal is low grade and I don't want it stressing out and cracking on me in a time of vulnerability.