Need an Error Code Reader

[garyoNC]

My 2008 is giving me a CEL and my mechanic could not read the code with his reader, says he also has problems on some Toyota's. The last time this happened under warranty it was the EGR valve. So I would like to get a code reader and check it myself. The car runs fine, and no gas cap problems. So anybody know of a good, not expensive code reader that will work for me?

Thanks,
Gary

 

[garyoNC]

Okay, I found this and it got some good reviews and seems to be a good deal. If no other input then I will order this tomorrow. I'll check it out and post back here when I can.

https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

 

[Greats2]

My 2008 is giving me a CEL and my mechanic could not read the code with his reader, says he also has problems on some Toyota's. The last time this happened under warranty it was the EGR valve. So I would like to get a code reader and check it myself. The car runs fine, and no gas cap problems. So anybody know of a good, not expensive code reader that will work for me?

Thanks,
Gary

I have the INNOVA Equus 3120. I originally purchased it for my Volvo; but tried it out on the Mazda and it works great!

Shows live data while the vehicle is running, DTC’s as well as the health of your emissions.

It also comes with a data cable that allows you to hook it up to your PC (something I have not done yet). You can also update the software on the tool for free.

I purchased it at O'reilly Auto Parts for roughly $150.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFSSsUno6go

 

[garyoNC]

I did buy the 3100 and it does work great. A good product, and my mechanic did use it for a couple of months in his garage and said it never failed to read codes on any vehicle he had in there for repair.

Gary