Choosing an OBD scan tool.

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Re: Choosing an OBD scan tool.

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I guess not if I was a professional, with a professional budget.
For me, it's absurd.
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timelessbeing wrote:I guess not if I was a professional, with a professional budget.
For me, it's absurd.
Understandable.

Even the basic at $249.95 USD is alot with the Canadian dollar taking a dive recently...... #-o
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ODB-II (Feeling Tech?)

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man that's beyond my capabilities. I could maybe pull this one off...
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2006/0 ... rmome.html
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Re: Choosing an OBD scan tool.

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Hi guys...

Which is more reliable to use? OBD scan tool? or the FT-Elektronik Scan Tool?... suggestions is very much appreciated! thanks! :)
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Re: Choosing an OBD scan tool.

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14 bucks for a bluetooth OBDII reader

http://dx.com/p/obdii-bluetooth-car-dia ... -12v-42825
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