Peter 642

Any reason I can't head to Harbor Freight while their sale is on, and get either the simple $42 (on sale) version, or go for the "deluxe" $96 version?



The pricier version includes EOBD scanner plus code reader. Assume it's worth it, just so that I can conquer my future CEL codes?

Thanks.

sjfehr

A very good reason: you can get a bluetooth OBDII reader for $20 online ($25 shipped), which coupled with free software will turn your smartphone into something straight out of Fast and the Furious. As in real-time monitoring of O2 sensors, rpm, speed, throttle position, fuel/air mixture, mass air flow rate, etc. And can datalog it. And it reads/clears codes, too.

ivangene

get a cable and download an AP.... there are some cool ones coming out...I am waiting for someone to "backdate"

Peter 642

IG, by "AP" do you mean "app," as in application? Or "AP" as in "Associated Press," "Access Point," or any other denom of the two-letter phrase?

Would love to, except the phone belongs to work. It sounds like I should hold off on a self-contained unit and look into a better kit to be used with a computer, such as those previously mentioned on this board. More info is better, so if there are recs, I'll search 'em out.

Actually, come to think of it, I have an old iPhone sitting around, dead (no WiFi) but otherwise works and can act as an iPod. Would that do it, do you think? Or do I need 3G/WiFi to actually "connect" to something. Again, recs appreciated. I dig tech.

Thanks.

Van

Personally, I'm a fan of the Durametric tool... It's a bit more money, but more versatile for our cars.

http://www.durametric.com/default.aspx

Gaspasser19

Durametric.

Barn996

I have an inexpensive code reader from Harbor Freight and it erases all codes except for the air bag light.

Marc Gelefsky

I have a durametric, it's great but I wish but did more.

Peter 642

It's actually the Durametric I was thinking of; would rather turn my unused laptop into a car computer than get an app or a reader, so with three (two and a half) votes, I'll look in that direction. Thanks.

ivangene

sorry.. I meant app...

and durametric is pretty much the standard too to have for your 996....screwdriver to the ear for the 911

Peter 642

My bad. On most boards I wouldn't ask but my limitation in the language of all things auto, German, or Porsche forces my hand. Most definitely could have meant some random part and that the secret Porsche code implied a tech part of which I was not aware.

By the way, where does the end of this thing plug in?



No, no; even I can do that...

carcster88

I got a cheap one off Ebay 3 years ago. Think I paid something like $30 shipped. Does what I need it to do. I can look up the codes online if I need to. Works on all 3 of my OBDII cars and I help others out all the time. Small, and fits in my passenger door side pocket.

sjfehr

Anyone have a link to where I can buy durametric for $20?

So long as it's got bluetooth, it should work, be it phone or laptop.

Edit: discovered after making this post that the iphone's bluetooth is restricted and doesn't work with BT OBDII readers, just wifi ones. WinMo and Android work great with them, though.

TomF

Not going to find one that cheap. Used, they go for $175+, new around $300. Make sure that you get the newest version. The earlier version had some limitations.

mglobe

Can you point us to this device and the associated software?