Reccomend me an OBD2 code reader

Something cheap, just need to be bale to read and clear codes on my own instead of messing with advanced...

Thanks!

I got this:

http://www.scantool.net/scan-tools/pc-based/obdlink.html

It's $100. Not sure if that's cheap or not. Not the most expensive one for sure. I really like it. For only $100 I figured out that the 4Runner needed a new gas cap.

I have an Elmscan5 It plugs into the usb port on any PC and uses free software (OBDwiz came with mine since I purchased it through scantool.net). Reads codes, clears codes and OBDwiz has a cool dashboard with various guages that can be displayed for real time data.

Had some trouble with a new Windows 7 laptop and drivers, but got them sorted out eventually. I don't recall if it was a software/driver problem or a user-related problem.

Looks like it's $39.95 on Amazon right now.

http://www.amazon.com/ElmScan-Compact-Scan-Tool-423001/dp/B002PYBZJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1297375558&sr=8-1

I highly recommend buying the scanner through Scantool.net since they throw in OBDwiz for free. You can purchase through Scantool through Amazon.

I was more looking for a hand held kind of thing...

I bought one like this about 5 years ago. Works fine.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/U380-OBDII-OBD2-EOBD-Engine-Scanner-Trouble-Code-Reade-/280568321841?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item41532cd731#ht_2769wt_1141

Actron makes a variety of different ones for all budgets. I paid a little over $100 for mine several years ago; they are probably cheaper now. Check Amazon and eBay for better prices.

Zomby woof wrote: I bought one like this about 5 years ago. Works fine. http://cgi.ebay.ca/U380-OBDII-OBD2-EOBD-Engine-Scanner-Trouble-Code-Reade-/280568321841?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item41532cd731#ht_2769wt_1141

Now thats what im talking about! Nice and cheap! It will read and clear! gonna git me one of those!!

I have this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HT4G5W It works well, but is very, very basic. It reads codes, clear codes, and reports on the readiness of each of the OBD II diagnostic systems. I've used it on a Toyota, a Jeep, and an Infiniti. It's really simple and light. I chose it over a PC connected reader, as I typically have enough trouble working on the car, and don't want to deal with a computer doing all of its computer-type things when I want to wrench.