I'm looking for an OBD-II scan tool for use on my Jeep Liberty and also my Ford motor home. I want one that uses my laptop as the scanner. There seem to be a bunch of them out there and the prices are all over the map. Does anyone use any of this software/hardware and anyone have any recommendations. TIA
OBD II tool
Mar 10, 2006
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Do you mean OBD-III? My '97 has OBD-III. Harbor Freight has a standalone for $40 for OBD-II.
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That's nice. Now please show me an OBD-III code reader.
"DRB III" is not the same as "ODB-III". More information here --
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Earle
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They now sell them at Wal-Mart $69.00 I have had one for several years and like it.
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Coasty
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We have a local speed shop that can do more than a Dealer can do with their setup. I had all my vehicles re-flashed for power and the mechanic showed me what their equipment was capable of doing. They also explained that the laws in some states will not allow modifications to the OBC. In Maryland just about anything goes as long as you pass the pollution test and you do not monkey with the speedometer then it needs to be recorded and sent to the DMV. But, like most everything else what they don't know won't hurt you only if you get caught.
Coasty
You may notice an inconstancy in my '89 T-Bird's CarFax report:
01/18/1991 44,892 California Passed emissions inspection Inspection Station San Diego, CA01/21/1993 46,970 California Passed emissions inspection Inspection Station San Diego, CA
02/06/1997 89,106 California Passed emissions inspection Inspection Station San Diego, CA02/04/1999 113,338 California Passed emissi>
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