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What OBD reader device to get? (v40) S40-V40

posted by  someone claiming to be vee-forty on  Thu Sep 8 17:03 CST 2011 [RELATED]


I think I want to get an OBD code reader for my v40 so that I can start to figure out why my check-engine light is coming on. I did an initial little web-search but was quickly overwhelmed with all the differing devices and options there seems to be out on the market. I'm wondering if anybody can give me a simple run-down of some of the options and choices I need to make? I'd like to stick to a budget under $150, but I'm interested to hear if spending any more than that might be worth if for what you get?

I'd like to be able to read my codes thrown, and also be able to turn off the light as an option at the very least in a device.

I have seen on u-tube however that there seem to be devices that will connect a PC via a laptop? :

OBD2-PC-interfaces: ElmScan 5 Compact vs OBD Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHBu8t7AXQQ)

Can anybody give me a quick run down of what device(s) they bought and their experiences using them?

Thanks!







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    What OBD reader device to get? (v40) S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be 240850 on  Fri Sep 9 20:31 CST 2011 [RELATED]

    I bought this.
    Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Scan Tool
    On Amazon for $40, now I see it for $22.
    Have used it on '98 Volvo S70, '99 Saturn SC2, '04 Saturn Ion
    Reads and clears codes just fine.








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    Ghost Town? S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be vee-forty on  Fri Sep 9 15:36 CST 2011 [RELATED]



    Boy... guess this forum section is like a ghost town...?...








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      Ghost Town? S40-V40

      uid 5322's pic
      posted by  alschnertz on  Fri Sep 9 15:43 CST 2011
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      Geeze, calm down. We all can't spend all day on-line.
      I bought a ScanGauge II for my '01 S40.
      It works well and the support from LinearLogic (the maker) is very good.
      I spent about 160 bucks for it.
      It took a while for me to clear a code, but it eventually worked with their help.







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