Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles $19 (FS /$25)

Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles $19 (FS /$25) [amazon.com]

i purchased this last year for $23 and used it several times before getting a repair done. there should be at least 1 of these in every family!

this unit does reset the SES light. don't do this and think you can get away with an inspection - THEY WILL KNOW!

The MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Code Reader provides auto enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers with an easy, portable and economic way to check Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and their definitions for OBD-II compliant vehicles. OBD-II is the second generation of onboard diagnostics and has been a mandatory requirement for all vehicles sold in the US since 1996, both domestic and imports. The MS300 supports all current OBD-II protocols--communications between your car's components and systems--including the newly released Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol. The included CD containing 7,000 DTC definitions allows you to troubleshoot a wide variety of generic, manufacturer-specific and pending trouble codes, and drawing power from your car's own electrical system the unit does not require batteries or an AC adapter. Simply plug it in via its standard 16-pin OBD-II connector at the first sign of trouble and start diagnosing, regardless of your post-1996 car's make or model.

Complete Features:

Works with all 1996 and later OBD-II compliant US, European and Asian vehicles
Reads and clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and turns off check engine light
Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer specific codes
Supports CAN (Controller Area Network) and all other current OBD-II protocols
Reviews the emission readiness status of OBD monitors
Determines the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) status
Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9
Utilizes standard 16-pin OBD-II connector meaning no additional connectors or cables are necessary
Includes CD software with over 7000 DTC definitions
No batteries required: Unit is powered via detachable OBD-II cable
Retrieves vehicle information (VIN, CIN and CVN)
Display: Backlit LCD, 2-line, 8 characters
Dimensions: length 113 mm/44", width 74 mm/29", height 21mm/083"
Weight: 027Kg/050lb

Product Description
The MaxiScan code reader supports all OBD2 protocols, including the newly released Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol. Though it is small, it is able to retrieve same information as large expensive scanners. This code reader reviews the emission readiness status of OBD monitors and determines the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) status as well as turns off check engine light. It comes with free CD software with over 7000 DTC definitions and is powered via detachable OBD2 cable.