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LAUNCH Creader 3001 OBD2 Automotive Scanner - $17 @ Amazon

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Ok, so I've posted up a couple nice automotive scanners in the past.
However if you just need a simple car code read, nothing fancy and no more, this is definitely the device for you!

Under $20 allows you to read and clear your engine's ECU/PCM codes.
With today's gas prices it would cost you $2 just to get to Autozone and back for a code read.
$16.86 after coupon code: 88TDK3HC

Beware though, just like having a truck, people will come to you for Code Reads, lol.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1KH9SC

I like keeping one in the car as well as the garage.

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Launch 3001 obd2 scanner support all obdii test.
🌟Reading Codes :Show the detailed description of the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs)
🌟Erasing Codes & Reset :Turns off Check Engine Light (MIL), clears codes and resets monitors.
🌟I/M Readiness Status: Shows whether the various emissions-related systems on the vehicle are operating properly and are ready for inspection and maintenance testing.
🌟Read Live Data Stream : Show the information of continuous data stream from a vehicle in live graphic display.
🌟View Freeze Frame Data : Check the certain vehicle conditions which are recorded by the on-board computer at the time the emission-related fault occurs.
🌟O2 Sensor Test: Allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for the most recently performed tests from the vehicle's on-board computer.
🌟On-Board Monitor Test :Retrieves and displays test results for emission-related powertrain components and systems.
🌟Read Vehicle Information: Display the information such as VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), CID (Calibration ID) and CVN (Calibration verification number), etc.
🌟Component Test :Certain vehicle components can be actuated by commands sent from the scanner to test their operability
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Ok, so I've posted up a couple nice automotive scanners in the past.
However if you just need a simple car code read, nothing fancy and no more, this is definitely the device for you!

Under $20 allows you to read and clear your engine's ECU/PCM codes.
With today's gas prices it would cost you $2 just to get to Autozone and back for a code read.
$16.86 after coupon code: 88TDK3HC

Beware though, just like having a truck, people will come to you for Code Reads, lol.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1KH9SC

I like keeping one in the car as well as the garage.

Quote :
Launch 3001 obd2 scanner support all obdii test.
🌟Reading Codes :Show the detailed description of the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs)
🌟Erasing Codes & Reset :Turns off Check Engine Light (MIL), clears codes and resets monitors.
🌟I/M Readiness Status: Shows whether the various emissions-related systems on the vehicle are operating properly and are ready for inspection and maintenance testing.
🌟Read Live Data Stream : Show the information of continuous data stream from a vehicle in live graphic display.
🌟View Freeze Frame Data : Check the certain vehicle conditions which are recorded by the on-board computer at the time the emission-related fault occurs.
🌟O2 Sensor Test: Allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for the most recently performed tests from the vehicle's on-board computer.
🌟On-Board Monitor Test :Retrieves and displays test results for emission-related powertrain components and systems.
🌟Read Vehicle Information: Display the information such as VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), CID (Calibration ID) and CVN (Calibration verification number), etc.
🌟Component Test :Certain vehicle components can be actuated by commands sent from the scanner to test their operability

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Model: LAUNCH Creader 3001 OBD2 Scanner, Engine Fault Code Reader Mode 6 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for All OBDII Protocol Cars Since 1996, Lifetime Free Update

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Sold by: Kingbolen
Business Name: Shen zhen shi jin bo lun dian zi ke ji you xian gong si

Does look far nicer/more detailed than most of the cheapies
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chynasfaultmerica1st
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Dont buy this, had one before & Chinese company shut mine off
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SenorPantalones
Feb 23, 2022
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Any significant benefit to these dedicated units over the little Bluetooth adapters? I don't run a shop so it's nice that the adapters take up less room and I can even drive the car and record the data to my phone or observe graphs/gauges.
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Quote from SenorPantalones :
Any significant benefit to these dedicated units over the little Bluetooth adapters? I don't run a shop so it's nice that the adapters take up less room and I can even drive the car and record the data to my phone or observe graphs/gauges.
I personally find these a bit quicker to use than the bluetooth ones. By the time I start app, connect, wait, scan I have pretty much read the codes with the standalone one. You also don't have to worry about phone battery drain, etc... These stay live as long as they are plugged in.

You won't get the sweet gauge customization and info the phone will give you though.
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I have an extra 10% coupon on the page making it $16.24 +tax. W/o the extra 10%, it would be about $18.50 +tax. The OP doesn't break down how he got to his price, but I don't see it. Did the price change since this was originally posted?
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I once bought a Honda about 150 miles from home that was having knock sensor issues, would keep throwing it into limp mode. Ran fine, just would throw codes, anyway I have a similar launch to this, and one of those bluetooth adapters, and I can tell you, on the road, the launch was much safer/faster to check and clear the codes.

I've found the BT ones work better for datalogging but not for rapid reading and clearing of codes.

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Quote from 89turboii :
Is this a paid promotion?

$2 to drive to AutoZone is way cheaper than $16 seems way slicker the deal

Good to hoard tho
Don't forget that it is $2 and an hour of your time...
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Quote from sarcasmogratis :
Sold by: Kingbolen
Business Name: Shen zhen shi jin bo lun dian zi ke ji you xian gong si

Does look far nicer/more detailed than most of the cheapies
Lol I speak Chinese and I got lost reading this business name... What the sketch
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timaishu
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Eh why not. I dont even know where my BT reader went. But not having to deal with a phone and app, Bluetooth and the dongle seems worth it for 16 bucks
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craigs4sale11
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Quote from 89turboii :
Is this a paid promotion?

$2 to drive to AutoZone is way cheaper than $16 seems way slicker the deal

Good to hoard tho
Auto zone in my area stopped renting out the code readers and won't do it for you anymore get. At least the last time I checked pre covid times.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank gr8-wrx

I had this about a year now. This is one of the readers recommended by Scotty Kilmer. For me, this works well for reading/deleting codes.

Before buying this, I also already had a bluetooth reader paired with my Android phone and Torque Pro. But the standalone reader that the OP mentioned is way more convenient to use.
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Anyone own this? Is it any good?

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Garbage.
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