Code readers at Auto part stores....?

Hey,

I have an '08 Rolla with the airbag light on.

Previously, OReillys would loan out a Bosch reader that had all, (Or most) of the error codes. Now they are using a reader, (Don't remember the brand.) that only reads Engine/Trans codes.

Does anyone know of a source for a reader that will read/display the airbag codes?

TIA,

Rog

here Pep Boys would use their handheld  scanner on your car for free....

not sure what codes it reads....

Airbag is usually high end of scanners. I took a step up for just abs since gm wheel sensors suck.

I ended up getting this one for the ABS capabilities, but it is supposed to also do SRS codes:

NT630

If you are near central Mass I could try reading them for you. 
 

I have an old Innova that reads SRS codes. If I remember correctly it came from Oreillys. Had it so long now, I don't remember the price. 

I just picked up a Foxwell (NT510Elite), as well. An offer to scan codes in the SW CT area is out there. I also have the Honda-specific add-on right now, and will have the Toyota-specific one shortly.

Or stop by any decent sized body shop and see if they can scan it for you. They will charge you, because those scanners aren't cheap, but then you will know what you need.

Once you fix it the system will likely need to be reset with the whiz-bang scanner. You generally can't just clear the codes and get on with life with the SRS.

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the comments.

RE: The Foxwell NT510 Elite: the $159 price seems almost too good to be true..... I will be using this widget on Toyotas (Mostly)

How much are the modules to scan Subaru and Hondas?

Is the base kit acceptable? Do you need any additional cables/service packs/etc to make the device useful?

Thanks again,

Rog

There is no product category more confusing to sort out than OBD2 scanners.  For scanners that claim to read all the modules (not just the basic OBD2 emissions-related codes), you have to read the product description VERY carefully.  Many of them have a tiered pricing model where the first vehicle is free and you have to purchase a subscription for additional vehicle types.  Others will read for all vehicles, but omit one or two modules that may be important to you. 

And then you have to decide if you want bi-directional capabilities so you can trigger functions within the vehicle and apply changes.  While all scanners can turn off the CEL, many also provide a limited number of service functions (e.g., reset service interval indicator) even though they are not classified as bi-directional.

I recently purchased an Autel MD808P as the lowest cost scanner I could find with the broadest coverage of vehicles and modules.  The screen and interface controls are very clunky, but it reads all the modules on every vehicle (except for a handful of exotics).  If you want a really nice interface with graphing, you have to spend more for a tablet-style device.