(Post Master Sr)

04/17/18 08:31 AM

OBD Scanner

Anyone have a scanner to scan a Honda CRV? My dad's 2007 threw an CEL yesterday.

Screamin Type ARGH!

(Post Master Supreme)

04/17/18 08:40 AM

Re: OBD Scanner

see if you can grab an ELM327 for like $10 and then use the torque pro app to read/clear it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xjk5Q2ouNo

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

04/17/18 08:50 AM

Re: OBD Scanner

I've always got one in the glovebox. You ever in Peel Region?

SuPeR-MaRiO

(Post Master Sr)

04/17/18 09:32 AM

Re: OBD Scanner

Originally Posted By: Screamin DC2R

Is it also compatible with iphone/ipad? Scanners vary so much in price I never knew if any of these were any good or reliable. Looking at kijiji and the ELM327 seems to run between $15-30 dollars

Originally Posted By: I like to kiss my own curry butt

I've always got one in the glovebox. You ever in Peel Region?

Not really out that way often, but thank you for the offer.

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

04/17/18 09:41 AM

Re: OBD Scanner

FWIW: This is the one I have. It's on sale now for $35.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/autolink-al301-obdii-eobd-code-reader/A-p8454308e

It reads and clears codes, and shows the status of the readiness monitors. The ELM327 does a lot more (I have a wifi one of those too), but it more of a hassle to deal with if it's just a CEL you want to check/clear.

SuPeR-MaRiO

(Post Master Sr)

04/17/18 10:38 AM

Re: OBD Scanner

So since the CRV wasn't showing any noticeable signs of issues (ie troubles starting, engine knock, weird noises, power degradation) I told him to hold off on taking it somwehere until I get a sense if its feasible to determine what the error code is. I didn't want them to fleece my old man. Well despite that, he ended up taking it to a local shop. Surprisingly they told him to drive it into the bay. When he went to start it again, the CEL was off. So lucky for him it buys some time. Maybe it'll illuminate again, maybe not. At least now I have some options in buying a scanner and having some (low-level) insight what the error is before taking it to a shop who will charge $110 just to hook it up.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

04/17/18 02:15 PM

Re: OBD Scanner

Originally Posted By: I like to kiss my own curry butt

I feelz like i need this in my tool box.

loudsubz

(Post Master Supreme)

04/17/18 02:50 PM

Re: OBD Scanner

get the wifi version so you can use it with iOS apps too

zaius

(Post Master Sr)

04/18/18 08:56 PM

Re: OBD Scanner

Yup. I have the same obdii as curry Eddie. Works well for the price. I think Amazon might be a bit cheaper