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iI need help on picking a code reader scan tool for my 2006 jeep liberty sport 65 year adv version 3.7 engine. i have been thinking of this one Autel AutoLink AL519 OBDII EOBD & CAN Scan Tool . but do i need one to have all 10 modes? before computer cars did all myself and did it for a living ,long time ago but still try to do it all myself.so thought here is best place to ask. and ant help would be great help. and one that cost low price from 10 modes and down. And whats the deff from Oem readers and after market? iI hope i posted in right forum list if not sorry! Thanks all ! but thinking of getting this one Autel AutoLink AL519 OBDII . would it be a good brand? or has any one used this?

 

[LibertyTC]

I think that Autel model is quite interesting. Live data etc.
Pretty much anything will do for the basics DTC codes on off etc.
However when it comes to real scanners they are not cheap. My bud has a $4k Snap on that reads body & transmission codes etc. If I need to use his Snap On it is available to me.
I keep in the Jeep an Autel reader 4 in 1 maxitrip 100. It can do the code reader and display extra gauges etc.
I like to see my FWT or water temp and correct voltage readings etc.
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Link to more info on the TP100: Autel MaxiTrip TP100 4-In-ONE Auto Computer - Interequip
I am sure lots of other members have readers they want to comment on.
I dont need anything fancy but like the small footprint of the Tp-100 display unit.

 

[uss2defiant]

I bought a bluetooth obd 2 reader

an example.
Amazon.com: ELM 327 Bluetooth Obdii Obd2 Diagnostic Scanner, Elm327 Wireless OBD 2 Scan Tool Check Engine Light CAR Code Reader: Automotive
There are free apps to show live data too.

 

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Thanks for help

Just like to say thaks to all the help. but looking in the price range $50 to 130 range. and inmfo on the 10 modes and how to use them thanks again :gr_grin::gr_grin:

 

[kage860]

I have one of those cheap $25 dollar code readers which has served me well so far. Although I've never used one of the nice ones with live data so I don't know what I'm missing.

 

[tjkj2002]

Just like to say thaks to all the help. but looking in the price range $50 to 130 range. and inmfo on the 10 modes and how to use them thanks again :gr_grin::gr_grin:

Funny they say it does all 10 modes but only displays P codes and U codes,it's not a 10 mode scanner.If you want all 10 modes your going to have to spend $4000+.


The manufactures(the one that design and build the vehicles) only have to allow access to 2 modes but have deals with companies like Snap On that will display all the modes.If I remember right mode 2 and mode 6 are the ones required by federal law have to have free access to.




Your better "cheap" code pullers are the CRP 123 and CRP 129 from Ereader,2-4 times what you want to spend but worth it since you can access the SRS system and trans.With the CRP 129 you can access most oil resets,brake resets,and electronic parking brake resets.