Subj : Re: Car Code Reader - OBD
To   : Barry Martin
From : Mark Redden
Date : Mon May 25 2020 23:07:57


 > Hi Folks!

 > Anyone have experience with these critters?  Looking for something 
 > simple and convenient, and not too expensive!  The $14.95 version would
 > probably have a lot of decision-making information lacking, and saw a 
 > $480 version -- hey I'm definitely not a mechanic!  Essentially looking
 > for something that's going to tell me if Check Engine is on because the
 > gas cap is loose, or if needs oil vs. the oil pump needs repair, in 
 > English vs. a hexadecimal code.

 > Considering more the type that has a Bluetooth/whatever dongle that
 > plugs into the port and displays on one's cell phone.  Just seems more
 > convenient, though can see where the plug-in type has the advantage the
 > dealer/mechanic doesn't unplug the dongle and tosses it.

 > Also in the "would be nice department" it sort of would be nice if one
 > device had two dongles - for the two cars.  Suppose that doesn't make 
 > any difference if the dongle has it's own Bluetooth but it seemed some
 > OBD's had a wireless hand-held reader.

 > Obviously from reading the above I know very little about these devices 
 > -- and cars!
 >    
 > TIA



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