Cheap Scan tool to read all codes? HELP, please.
 

Hi,
Am having trouble with car, can't afford dealership or repair shop yet.
But I do have the Saturn factory repair manuals.

This is a 98 Saturn SL2, automatic.

What is the best tool for reading all the Saturn specific codes,
including OBDII of course.

I really appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Dermott

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says...
> Hi,
> Am having trouble with car, can't afford dealership or repair shop yet.
> But I do have the Saturn factory repair manuals.
>
> This is a 98 Saturn SL2, automatic.
>
> What is the best tool for reading all the Saturn specific codes,
> including OBDII of course.
>
> I really appreciate any help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dermott

You can get your codes read for free if there is a Autozone near you. If
you dont know what the code is you can then ask us. All OBDII codes that
start off P0--- are generic OBDII codes.

I just got a Digimoto Scanner and software for $93 + shipping. They also
have it for the Pocket PC and are working on a Palm vesion. Goto
http://www.digimoto.com/ to see products, FAQ, and demos.


"blahblah" > wrote in message
...
> In article .com>,
> says...
> > Hi,
> > Am having trouble with car, can't afford dealership or repair shop yet.
> > But I do have the Saturn factory repair manuals.
> >
> > This is a 98 Saturn SL2, automatic.
> >
> > What is the best tool for reading all the Saturn specific codes,
> > including OBDII of course.
> >
> > I really appreciate any help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dermott
>
> You can get your codes read for free if there is a Autozone near you. If
> you dont know what the code is you can then ask us. All OBDII codes that
> start off P0--- are generic OBDII codes.

I got a scan tool on EBay same as this for about $40
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tego ry=43989
It works perfecly. It can also erase all trouble codes and ckeck engine
light.
Good befoe going for inspection - Just drive about 50 miles to warm up the
motor and burn all
deposits fom mufler. Then clear all codes and you pass the inspection.



"Blind Driver" > wrote in message
news:Eq%ye.4569$3Y3.4389@trnddc09...
> I just got a Digimoto Scanner and software for $93 + shipping. They also
> have it for the Pocket PC and are working on a Palm vesion. Goto
> http://www.digimoto.com/ to see products, FAQ, and demos.
>
>
> "blahblah" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article .com>,
> > says...
> > > Hi,
> > > Am having trouble with car, can't afford dealership or repair shop
yet.
> > > But I do have the Saturn factory repair manuals.
> > >
> > > This is a 98 Saturn SL2, automatic.
> > >
> > > What is the best tool for reading all the Saturn specific codes,
> > > including OBDII of course.
> > >
> > > I really appreciate any help.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dermott
> >
> > You can get your codes read for free if there is a Autozone near you. If
> > you dont know what the code is you can then ask us. All OBDII codes that
> > start off P0--- are generic OBDII codes.
>
>

I saw this one from Harbor freight at $49 list. they sometimes have it on
special for $39. Looks like yours.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46030
Product manual is he
http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...6999/46030.pdf
It's very basic and only reads the generic codes.

"Michal" > wrote in message
.. .
>I got a scan tool on EBay same as this for about $40
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tego ry=43989
> It works perfecly. It can also erase all trouble codes and ckeck engine
> light.
> Good befoe going for inspection - Just drive about 50 miles to warm up the
> motor and burn all
> deposits fom mufler. Then clear all codes and you pass the inspection.
>