Code Readers

[XedLos]

I wanted to purchase one of those code readers you hook up to your car and it tells you whats wrong.
Anyone have any good recommendations for one

 

[Dilbert5]

There are several usb code readers that hook to you pc, or PDA, and allow you to read codes and view sensor data. If you do a search on ebay, you will find that they run around $60. They will allow you to read all OBDII cars

 

[XedLos]

I have a 65 explorer so will any of the readers work. I think i read that all the plugs were made standard but im not sure if its for all cars or only specific brands

 

[jad2411]

Better yet, do a search here in the forum and see what members have used

 

[budwich]

Well it might be tough for a "65"... I don't think they were made back then but depending on whether you meant 95 or 96 (profile), there is an issue. 95's use one system while 96's on use another.

 

[XedLos]

I meant 96 sorry. If i get a usb one does anyone know of any that have software for OS X

 

[Dilbert5]

Some interface with PDA's, but I don't know of any that supporst OSx

 

[Bern]

Be careful when you buy a scanner. The cheap ones will not read tranny codes.