Name brand OBDII scanner???

***"Ridge"Racer*** · 12-18-2007, 05:37 PM

looking to purchase a scanner that will show codes, not just a description of the problem but the actual code. anyone know of a brand that will give the actual code for the 8th gen civics.

mrbill · 12-18-2007, 07:18 PM

ScanGauge II gives the code and nothing but the code.

-mr. bill

rickhilbert · 12-18-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbill

ScanGauge II gives the code and nothing but the code.

-mr. bill

Works wonders

**CrackThatTec45** · 12-18-2007, 07:45 PM

what do you mean by "actual code" you want to know like PO117 or such, or you want an explanation along with the code number on the screen as well?

Theres a few out there that are worth a shot. Really you cant go wrong if all you want is a code reader. Im working w/ a Matco CAN series at work i picked up last year and i love it.

I would just get a basic basic one to just give you the actual numerical code such as "PO171" and just do some research online to save some coin

ryker · 12-18-2007, 09:07 PM

There are a few different systems that can read codes and also run diagnostic tests. Autotap and VAGCOM are the two that I've used. They allow for data logging so you can isolate issues.

I also use a scangaugeII in my car as a more accurate water temp and to track instant MPG useage and trip MPG.

a10thunder · 12-19-2007, 10:04 AM

I have the CarChip Pro. Unlike ScanGauge, which gives you realtime sensor reading in the car, the CarChip is a data logger with a USB jack. It records engine data to onboard memory and you can view plots of engine data on a computer. The main reason I got it was to pull check engine codes, but the data logging and plotting ability is pretty sweet.

Link to Product Page

***"Ridge"Racer*** · 12-19-2007, 02:12 PM

got the autotap yesterday and I found the code p0172 system running too rich bank one. Not sure what that means but I cleared the code and I'm waiting to see what happens.

ryker · 12-19-2007, 05:22 PM

intial guess a dirty 02 sensors. Probably not a real issue. If it becomes on it will be the 02 sensor.

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