Subj : Re: Car Code Reader - OBD
To   : MARK REDDEN
From : Mike Powell
Date : Tue May 26 2020 15:18:00

>  > 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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Mark,
This was all we received of your reply.  Did you mean to post a reply to
Barry's message?

Mike


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