I want to buy an obd II scanner but dont know what model I should look for. I willing to spend up to $200 bucks. I just want to know the codes that my 98 integra throws whenever I get the CEL. thanks

 

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id like to know this as well.

 

i think autozone carries them

 

About any parts store has them. I worked for Advance Auto Parts for 3 years, and they have a huge selection of scanners. A couple of months ago, they started carrying one called the "Pocket Scanner" it is small, and runs close to $80.00 the only thing about that one is the fact that it doesn't give the on screen explanation of the code like the other ones, it just gives you the code number, then you look in the pamplet that comes with it for the explanation. The brand that Advance carries in store is Actron, and they are quite decent. You might also want to check Pepboys, they have them for good prices, but most of them are off brands that I have never heard of, so I cannot vouch for there quality, and longevity, as I can for the Actron scantools. But a good one at AAP would be the Actron CP9135. It's sad I still remember part numbers....

 

the pocket scanner is all you need. works like a charm.

 

If all you want to do is check CEL codes, spend the $200 on something else and just pick up one of these:

 

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you cant use that on a obd 2 car.......only on obd 1

 

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You certainly can. I've used this method on numerous OBD-2 Civics and Integras.

 

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thats funny 98 teg has that in the glove for those road site situations.


zer0

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/c...42527

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for cheap *** person like me.
http://www.harborfreight.com/c...46030

 

I Have an OBD II / CAN Reader & Scan Tool from Matco and i love it. I use it sometimes on my friends cars, but more or less in the shop.

 

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then maybe I am wrong. I thought just obd 1 cars use that and obd2 use scanners

 

sorry to jack ur thread buddy, but i checked mines today, and im pretty sure its reading #23 and 22 which is the knock sensor, and the vtec oil pressure switch .. if im reading it right and it is the knock sensor culd vtec still engage because i hear my vtec engage thankss. n sorry for hijackin ur thread lol


Modified by honda011 at 3:43 AM 6/12/2005


Modified by honda011 at 3:45 AM 6/12/2005

 

autozone...

 

free checks at autozone

 

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Agreed.... 5 or 6 of those babies in my glove box for my 1998 GSR for when I throw a code or need to set base timing.

 

anyone car to explain using a paper clip to jump an obd2 ride

 

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Just locate the service connector, jump it with the paper clip or a piece of wire, then switch on the ignition and count the blinks.