Muddytazz
1 ton status
I need to buy a code reader. Stupid check engine light came on in my mom's car. What is a decent one to buy?
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2002 Chevy Impala
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Did my PM get to you? I thought I sent it, but don't have record of it...
If not, my answer was that I don't think you can pull OBD2 codes from a GM without a code reader. Hopefully I'm wrong and someone can correct me.
If not, my answer was that I don't think you can pull OBD2 codes from a GM without a code reader. Hopefully I'm wrong and someone can correct me.
Muddytazz
1 ton status
No, never got the pm Dorian.
If its not possible, what is a decent code reader or a decent code scanner? I know they are not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
If its not possible, what is a decent code reader or a decent code scanner? I know they are not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Well I would THINK that with OBD2, you might actually be fairly well served by just a code reader, if the scanners run too much. Obviously not nearly as useful as a scanner, but with all the input and capabilities of the ECM, I would hope the trouble codes to be a bit more explanatory than OBD1. I just haven't dealt much with OBD2. I'm fairly unhappy with how un-user friendly it seems, I don't see that anyone (other than maybe repair shops) is well served by not easily being able to pull the trouble codes.
I've got an old AutoXray that I use, and I'm pretty happy with it. Not sure if their quality has held up over time, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy their products now.
The good thing when buying a decent scanner is that usually you can do at least a couple of different makes of vehicles, so your friends and family might get some use out of it as well.
I've got an old AutoXray that I use, and I'm pretty happy with it. Not sure if their quality has held up over time, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy their products now.
The good thing when buying a decent scanner is that usually you can do at least a couple of different makes of vehicles, so your friends and family might get some use out of it as well.
Thunder
3/4 ton status
I have an AutoXray scanner. It does both obd1 and 2. It works good and is very user frendly. Reads codes and what sensor, control, part, is giving the problem also gives all real time operating data.
You get what you pay for with scanners. for 80.00 you can get a basic code reader. That will display the code. and erase DTCs. You have interpert the codes.
For 200. you can get a OBD 1&2 scanner that is similar to mine.
And the price goes up from there. Many auto parts stores carry them.
http://www.autoxray.com/product_category.php?id=339
You might also check Ebay. I see some good deals on scanners there.
You get what you pay for with scanners. for 80.00 you can get a basic code reader. That will display the code. and erase DTCs. You have interpert the codes.
For 200. you can get a OBD 1&2 scanner that is similar to mine.
And the price goes up from there. Many auto parts stores carry them.
http://www.autoxray.com/product_category.php?id=339
You might also check Ebay. I see some good deals on scanners there.
pauly383
Daddy383
I am nearing the point in the wifeys 2003 Impala that I need to start worrying . We just went over 100,000 miles . And all I have done is fluids/filters , and replaced one engine fan motor .
JBo214
Registered Member
You can get the codes checked at Auto Zone or one of those places and I can give you a few tips from there....
