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YOUR RESEARCHgood value OBD2 reader?
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Don't want to spend a fortune...at a bare minimum, just need to be able to read and reset codes.
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New C2 owner here, and I see the purchase of an OBD2 reader in my near future. Don't want to spend a fortune...at a bare minimum, just need to be able to read and reset codes.
Good options? Seems like my choices are:
USB cable to laptop plus software
dedicated device
bluetooth/wifi plug in conjunction w/ Android phone
Thanks.
I have a simple OBDII hand held that I leave in the door pocket so I can read any codes on the fly and reset. Paid like $40 at Advanced Auto. But nothing beats Durametric w/USB cable. Expensive but well worth it in the long run.
http://www.durametric.com/buyus.aspx
There are plenty of inexpensive options on amazon.com with good ratings. If anybody wants to recommend something specific, I'm listening.
Thanks.
One more thing - do I need to look for one that specifically works w/ Porsche vehicles? Some of the scanners say they work w/ US built cars...
i have a centech from harbor freight that was about $60 that works great for reading and clearing codes on most cars including my Porsches and would buy again. However not all codes (like airbag) can be reset. For that i have durametric, but hardly use it
I have the Durametric, a WiFi reader, and a direct plug-in reader. All have their uses. The WiFi reader turns itself on and off with the ignition so I leave that plugged in. Whenever I feel like looking at any parameters (mileage, intake temp, etc), I just open the app on my phone. Convenient.
Once I get my car back from the shop, I'm gonna start monitoring/logging data.
Is there any downside to leaving the reader plugged in all the time? Will it kill the battery?
If you drive your car often I think it would be fine. I have the VGate iCar-II. It turns on and off with the ignition. I mainly use my car on the weekends.
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