OBD II Code Reader

[99Red_Forester]

Hi,
Anyone has experience with the Inova 3100 OBD II Code Reader on Subaru?
This one is on sale for $150 Cdn (appx $100 USD) and I'm thinking of
getting one. Any advise?

What's the difference between a code reader and a code scanner anyway??

Thanks in advance.
leo

 

[BSackamano]

No, but I have considered getting something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2489064980&category=43989

This reads the error codes, but also allows you to monitor various sensor
outputs. I would think that would further help diagnose a problem. And I
believe a reader and scanner are the same tool. They display the error
message, or a code that you cross reference in the manaul.

 

[Steve]

I've got one of those and it works great. More info at:
www.codereader.com

 

[calhoun]

Code reader just displays code really not to useful but cheap.
Code scanner will display code but also will be able to access freeze frame
data (other sensor data stored when the service engine light comes on) and
real time monitor sensor data.
Lots of good programs for a palm or laptop at under $200 price.

 

[JW]

Hi,
Anyone has experience with the Inova 3100 OBD II Code Reader on Subaru?
This one is on sale for $150 Cdn (appx $100 USD) and I'm thinking of
getting one. Any advise?

Have you access to Harbor Frieght tools there? Or perhaps online at
harborfrieght.com as they sell one for $49.99 US and it is item #
46030-OREH.

 

[99Red_Forester]

Thanks for all the replies
I'll be keeping an eye for a code scanner on sale.

leo