Which is a "decent" DIY code reader?

[Cpt Marvel]

By "decent", meaning: cost + function= value. I've just borrowed one off a friend and am kinda impressed. Gadget itself is unimpressive looking, but after reading the 40 page manual it looks like performs quite a comprehensive list of system tests. And will connect to a PC to give pretty detailed troubleshooting instructions. This one is made by innova. Instructions are very clear, detailing vehicle system operations and why they operate the way they do and how each interacts with another. So I'd like to get one, but don't want to end up with a POS!

 

[CzarKJ]

This is what I use. Connect to any laptop. Comes with the free software too.
http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-425801-OBDLink-USB-Diagnostic/dp/B005ZWM0R4

You can also use different software with this.

 

[Cpt Marvel]

This is what I use. Connect to any laptop. Comes with the free software too.
http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-425801-OBDLink-USB-Diagnostic/dp/B005ZWM0R4

You can also use different software with this.

Have good reviews on that. Does it do abs, srs or any ****** checks?

 

[uss2defiant]

You'll need a two way scanner which prices are way up there to do abs, SRS or ******.

Most of the cheap scanners are just readers only.

 

[CzarKJ]

Have good reviews on that. Does it do abs, srs or any ****** checks?

Ya for more than reading and clearing you need a much more complicated and expensive scanner

 

[CalcityRenegade]

I use this Innova code reader! http://www.amazon.ca/INNOVA-3040-Diagnostic-Reader-Vehicles/dp/B004IME2ZK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1445886727&sr=8-4&keywords=innova+obd2+scanner

It works great and have a bunch of functions. It was at Canadian Tire on sale for $100.00.

 

[Cpt Marvel]

I use this Innova code reader! http://www.amazon.ca/INNOVA-3040-Diagnostic-Reader-Vehicles/dp/B004IME2ZK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1445886727&sr=8-4&keywords=innova+obd2+scanner

It works great and have a bunch of functions. It was at Canadian Tire on sale for $100.00.

That looks good. Been leaning towards that. The 3160 supposedly gives real time (engine running) data too. My jeep don't have ABS. Acura does but it doesn't seem to support Honda in that arena.