What OBD reader do you use?

[MTL_4runner]

I just thought it would be good to have a thread where people could say what OBD (either OBD I or OBD II) scanner/reader etc they use, where they got it and how much you paid. Links to company websites or places for product info would be helpful as well.

I use an Auterra (OBD II) in combo with my Palm m130
I got mine off eBay for about $170 (usually they go for about $150-200)

www.auterraweb.com

[PhorunninDuke]

I just thought it would be good to have a thread where people could say what OBD (either OBD I or OBD II) scanner/reader etc they use, where they got it and how much you paid. Links to company websites or places for product info would be helpful as well.

I use an Auterra (OBD II) in combo with my Palm m130
I got mine off eBay for about $170 (usually they go for about $150-200)

www.auterraweb.com

I have been looking at those hard for a while. I don't think there is anything else that comes close. Ebay has been disappointing - nearly retail on all of them.

[MTL_4runner]

I have been looking at those hard for a while. I don't think there is anything else that comes close. Ebay has been disappointing - nearly retail on all of them.

I think the second issue might be related to the first one.
I'm pretty good at getting deals, but there were no deals to be had even when I got mine.

[amgraham]

I got one of these the other day to get with the 90s. It was $89.95 at Pep Boys and scans/erases codes:
http://www.otctools.com/products/detail.php?id=1376
It works well but you have to keep track of the manual to look up what the code is.. it doesn't give a description like some other scanners, just the code.

I used to have the Snap-on 2500 scanner. I sold it when I quit working in shops. I'm about ready to invest in whatever the latest equivalent of that it because it sure was nice.

[MTL_4runner]

I used to have the Snap-on 2500 scanner. I sold it when I quit working in shops. I'm about ready to invest in whatever the latest equivalent of that it because it sure was nice.

If you liked the Snap-on 2500 scanner then either look into getting an Auterra or a BR-3. Both of those will give you much more capability for advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting over a generic code reader.

[amgraham]

I used to have the Snap-on 2500 scanner. I sold it when I quit working in shops. I'm about ready to invest in whatever the latest equivalent of that it because it sure was nice.

If you liked the Snap-on 2500 scanner then either look into getting an Auterra or a BR-3. Both of those will give you much more capability for advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting over a generic code reader.

Yeah, I just got that OTC one to retrieve codes and clear lights.. I'll get a full scanner again sometime.

[BansheeToy]

Mine's the ScanGaugeII. Paid $130 (group buy price)

http://www.scangauge.com/features/

[mastacox]

BR-3 OBD-II Scan Tool. It's worked fine for what I need, but I admittedly have never used any other kind...

[firebane]

BR-3 OBD-II Scan Tool. It's worked fine for what I need, but I admittedly have never used any other kind...

Shipping:
We ship only within the United States. We try to ship your item within 2 days if at all possible. Weekends, and holidays are excluded. All orders are shipped via US postal service Priority mail to Continental USA, AK , HI, and possesions. Once mailed, USPS priority mail generally takes about 2-3 additional days for delivery, but can vary considerably. Other methods of shipping are not available.


Which sucks for me being in Canada!

[reggie 00]

BR-3 OBD-II Scan Tool. It's worked fine for what I need, but I admittedly have never used any other kind...

Shipping:
We ship only within the United States. We try to ship your item within 2 days if at all possible. Weekends, and holidays are excluded. All orders are shipped via US postal service Priority mail to Continental USA, AK , HI, and possesions. Once mailed, USPS priority mail generally takes about 2-3 additional days for delivery, but can vary considerably. Other methods of shipping are not available.


Which sucks for me being in Canada!

Take a quick ride over the border. its what an hour drive?
I would go in and stop at the first post office and ask how you go about having something shipped to you there. I know backpackers do it all the time on long trips should be no reason they would protest show em the shipping statement. If the Post office is a no go or inconvenient try a UPS store or Kinko's.