Reading ODB2 Codes - 2000 Outback

[David Hill]

All,

I would like to obtain a _basic_ setup (hardware & software) that will
allow me to read trouble codes. I've googled around a bit, and there
are sooo many options and vendors.

I am hoping for a few recommendations to help narrow the field.

Replies will be much appreciated. I am hoping to use my laptop
(running MS Windows XP).

Dave.

 

[Jim Stewart]

All,

I would like to obtain a _basic_ setup (hardware & software) that will
allow me to read trouble codes. I've googled around a bit, and there
are sooo many options and vendors.

I am hoping for a few recommendations to help narrow the field.

Replies will be much appreciated. I am hoping to use my laptop
(running MS Windows XP).

I've had good luck with the unit I bought from
these people:

http://www.ghg.net/dharrison/obdscan.html

 

[David]

All,

I would like to obtain a _basic_ setup (hardware & software) that will
allow me to read trouble codes. I've googled around a bit, and there
are sooo many options and vendors.

I am hoping for a few recommendations to help narrow the field.

Replies will be much appreciated. I am hoping to use my laptop
(running MS Windows XP).

I'd expect any OBDII scanner to work for your car. If you
think you might want to use it on a newer Subaru though,
make sure to get one that supports the CAN protocol.
Some scanners don't.