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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Recommend ODBII reader?

Want to pick up an ODBII reader...

Should I bother with an app + iPhone connector?

Or just a standalone?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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I like many others use a ScanGaugeII check them out. There are also lots of threads on them.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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Yikes

That much $$$?

What does it do that the others don't?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Since I've already got my iPhone mounted I am planning on going that route. You just want to ensure compatibility of the reader with the iPhone before purchasing. The cheapest ones available that use bluetooth won't connect to an iPhone without jail braking.

The Scanguage has a display included which will always make it a lil more expensive.

Might want to look into these:
- ELM compatible WiFi (OBDLink Wifi, PLX Kiwi Wifi, OBDKey WLAN)
- GoPoint GL1 (hardwired) or BT1 (Bluetooth)
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Code Reader

Found an EQUUS/INNOVA 3030 on fleaBay for $25. Works fine with our R50.

May be missing features of more expensive units.

Came new but out of box and nothing but the reader.

Not a problem, just plug it in, write down the codes and then look up the codes on-line.
 

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