Harbor Freight Code Reader

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

ltljon - 21 Jan 2006 12:17 GMT

Anyone have any experience with these things? They're about $40 but
that's too much if they don't give good/accurate readings.
Just wondering if this is a "get what you pay for" deal!

Signature

ltljon

http://www.automotiveforums.com

Reply to this Message

Imknotright - 22 Jan 2006 16:23 GMT

Is it worth it? depends on what you expect from it.

I have one. It's not bad. All it will do it display the codes & then if
you leave it plugged in after all the codes are displayed it will erase
them. Now I believe you only get to see & clear powertrain code. No body
or abs.

Reply to this Message

Lawrence Glickman - 22 Jan 2006 21:05 GMT

>Is it worth it? depends on what you expect from it.
>
>I have one. It's not bad. All it will do it display the codes & then if
>you leave it plugged in after all the codes are displayed it will erase
>them. Now I believe you only get to see & clear powertrain code. No body
>or abs.

At that, you only get the Generic Codes for your car, not the extended
codes which are available on more expensive units. I would pass on
the Harbor Freight Generic Code reader and go for something a little
higher up the scale that can read the extended codes. Still no
transmission or ABS, _but_ a lot more than just the Generic Codes.

Anything you can get to help narrow down the problem is going to
likely save you money in the long run. That's my experience.

Spend the bucks and get a good reader.

Lg

Reply to this Message