Can anyone recommend a code reader for the Evo?

I'd like one that will provide me with the code and the what it translate to. I think that's all I need but if there are code reader out there with other usfull functions let me know.

I'm not looking for a shop quality one, just a cheapy to check codes now and again.

I'd also like to know if you can check for faults even if the car doesn't throw a light.

Please state the price and where you bought it from. Or even better post a link.

Thanks!

 

If you already have a laptop computer you could buy yourself the tactrix cable and download Scan Tech from Aktivematrix for free and that works just as well as a code reader. Just something to think about.

 

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...&fsop=1&fsoo=1

 

i got mine from walmart... one has a book and cd with it for $5 extra..

i had $35 for mine


thanks to scott @ yamaha i foudn mine on ebay =-) ^^^

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Enhan...spagenameZWDVW


works well

 

+1 for ebay I think I paid about 15 bucks for mine and works just as well as the expensive ones. I actually had a guy at Pepboys try and sell me one for 100 bucks that did the exact same thing my 15 dollar scanner did.

 

in all honestly i don't trust the lower level ones my friend is using a pep-boys code reader and always gives him the wrong codes me personaly i use the Matco determanator it's a shop level raderd but well worth the 4k i spent on it

 

reader**

 

You spent $4000 on a code reader. Please tell me you are joking.

 

no but he forgot to mention he wipes his *** with $100 bills and owns a dealership

 

actually i am a female and i don't own anything but my evo just want the best when it comes to fixing my car

 

I have the Scan Gauge II. It's relativly inexpensive & also doubles as a multi gauge. I have mine inthe cubby under the A/C displaying coolant temp, intake air temp, voltage, & engine load. It's always connected so I can scan codes at anytime. You can also get an extra cable & pull the unit out without unwiring it so you can use it on another car.

 

lol

pm me your myspace.... i love smart blondes

 

well it's a good thing you like blondes cause i'm a brunet nice try pal

 

^I guess that means he is not getting your myspace address???

 

Thanks for all the reply guys and gals!

I do have a laptop but it's my work laptop. I can install stuff on it but I don't think my IT guys would be to happy should it need to thake it in for repair/ upgrade and they find a code reader on there. LOL Otheriwse I'd be all over the laptop software and lead.

As I said I don't need a shop quality reader and $4k is way too much. I could have a nice turbo kit for that

I was thinking of spending 30 or 40 bucks for one off ebay. It's nice gadget to have.