what scaner to buy?

[kev711]

I'm looking to buy a diagnostic code scanner. any advice on which one to buy? anyone use WiFi diagnostic tool for the ipad?

[doubleuj17]

http://www.autoenginuity.com/
A friend of mine has this and its great,relatively cheap for what it can do.

[1cleantj]

what are your needs for it ? do you want it to just be able to look up the occasional check engine light or clear them ? do you want one that can actually actuate different things and test functions ?

those two things alone will decide what kind to get. you could get a cheap $40 that will read/erase codes, check emissions readiness status etc. to a few thousand which will laterally allow you to control most things in your car with a hit of a button.

-or-

just know someone with one or check codes at advance auto parts/ autozone for FREE

[kev711]

what are your needs for it ? do you want it to just be able to look up the occasional check engine light or clear them ? do you want one that can actually actuate different things and test functions ?

those two things alone will decide what kind to get. you could get a cheap $40 that will read/erase codes, check emissions readiness status etc. to a few thousand which will laterally allow you to control most things in your car with a hit of a button.

-or-

just know someone with one or check codes at advance auto parts/ autozone for FREE

lol! for now i guess i just need to know why check engine lights go on, how to fix the problem and shut off the light

[kev711]

http://www.autoenginuity.com/
A friend of mine has this and its great,relatively cheap for what it can do.

looks awesome but $250 is a little steep for me and for what i need

[LittleD]

All depends on how much you need it to do. If you want to read live data like flow rates and sensors, we sel a Actron at Advance for $250. Basic is $40 thatll give you a code and you have to look it up and from there prices range

[kev711]

thanks for the info! well, for now i guess i just need to know why check engine lights go on, how to fix the problem and shut off the light

[kev711]

just ordered an Actron 9580 from ebay. hope i like it

[DizzDizz]

Should have bout the one i have for sale on here for 100 bucks

[kev711]

Should have bout the one i have for sale on here for 100 bucks

damn it!!! i didn't see it
same one?