Code reader for explorers??

[djstatix]

Anyone know if you can buy one of these things for your explorer or is it stricktly a dealership item? I have herd that you can buy one but where?

 

[celly]

Code readers are not specific to car make because of the "OBD" standard. Actron make decent code readers. I have one and it's helped me out a few times. I have this one. Got it for under $100/shipped via an eBay seller.

If you don't want to pay for a scanner, supposedly "Autozone" will do it for free.

 

[Glacier991]

There are code readers and there are scanners. before you buy, do some research. I did a thread comparing them a year or two ago, and within that thread were pictures and explainations, and most importantly a zillion other links to manufacturer's sites. Here is a link to that thread:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80707

As you will see, there are many many different kinds and varieties out there. Also it will matter if you are 95 and older or 95 and newer. OBD-I vs. ODB-II. Enjoy.

 

[aldive]

I would recommend a scanner. Mine has proved its worth many times.

Take a look at http://www.autoxray.com/default.htm. I have one of these and it severs me well.

Good luck ..........

 

[Glacier991]

I'd second Al's comment. A scanner is way more valuable than a simple reader. If you can afford the difference in price, go scanner.

 

[00XLS]

If you can't I have an actron I'm looking to get rid of off, only used it a hand ful of times. PM or something if your intrested further

 

[MONMIX]

I have a Matco M-1000 ( #? ) and it is fantastic.
It tells me every thing but what color my Explorer is.
You can get it for under a grand too.

 

[Glacier991]

Monmix is that the Matco version of the NGS?

My kingdom for a FORD NGS tester (avalable on E-bay for about $1500! OW)

I mean with the NGS you can fully take over control of your computer and engine... you can even dial in transmission line pressures to test! Way cool.

 

[MONMIX]

nah, it is the OTC Genesis with a Matco lable.