What fault code reader

[JamesHughes]

I'm thinking of getting a fault code reader, now that my normal engine repair skills have been overtaken by technology.

Was looking at the Draper one

http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car-service-tools/car-fault-code-readers/showitem-11972-79143.aspx

but also like the look of this one as have a laptop

http://www.myscantool.com/index.html

Its cheaper and provides more features.

Does anyone have any recomendations?

James

 

[Spark123]

I have the Gendan one http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_STN327.html which talks to a number of different types of car (have tried it sucessfully with post 2001 petrol fords & volvos), does the basics i.e. fault code read and MIL reset. Gendan also do more advanced versions aimed towards the pros. Worth a look anyway.

 

[Belle427]

i too would look at the gendan gear,heard nothing but good reports about them

 

[^neo^]

I have the elmscan 5 which is supposed to cover the main 5 protocols.
Have a look on the scanmaster.net website for a list of supported cars before you buy, as most of them are aimed at the american/japanese makes.

I cant scan Vauxhalls with mine for some reason, tried on 3 cars now and doesnt want to know.

Works with VW's, Peugeots and Ford's though (thats all ive tried it on so far)

 

[JamesHughes]

Thanks all,

Think I'll go for the Gendan USB one - seems to do what I need at a great price.

Cheers

James

 

[al-yeti]

Snapon Modis is the best buy if you can afford it. and before that it was the snapon heritage.

 

[BOROBOY2]

James,
I paid less than £30 for an OBD II fault code reader off fleabay. Came with fault code book, have used it twice on two different vehicles & it works. Just plug it into your cars OBD port, when your ECU light illuminates. Only covers the basic fault codes, but I'm happy with that.