[Shop-talk] Inexpensive OBD-II Scanner

[Pat Horne]

I picked up a low end scanner from FIXD. It’s basic, doesn’t do brake controllers but did well on several cars for engine stuff & resets the check engine error. They have them on sale quite often for under $20. It runs an app on your phone via Bluetooth. 
Peace, Pat

Pat Horne 
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On Feb 3, 2024, at 11:36 AM, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com> wrote:


I have a 2012 Ford F-150 that throws a code.  It's been to the dealer and repaired, then it threw the code again 5 months 3000 miles later.  The dealer had it for a week and reset it and couldn't find a fault.  Now, another 1500 miles and it's come back.

N.B. Changing the battery also threw a code (the light went off after driving for a while, but it still shows on the scanner).

I have a few suggestions to try and fix it, but I'm looking for something to read and reset the codes with.  I can get my FLAPS to read it, but they are reluctant to reset it sometimes.  I see readers on Amazon for $15 and up, but I'm willing to pay for a quality tool as long as it isn't stupid expensive.

Any suggestions?

Jeff the S
Corrosion Acres, Ga.
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