OBDII Scanner wanted

[Esprit80]

Hi Folks,


I had today the 'Check Engine' Light on and I want to do a lot of the service on the vehicle at my own.
The only problem is that when there is an error code in the computer, I can't read it out.

So I was searching for an OBDII scanner.

Does anyone of you has such a device?
Does it works properly?

I found these:

Scanner 1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE-OBD-2-OBD-II-CODE-READER-SCAN-TOOL-%)

Scanner U380 (http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200094333672&fromMakeTrack=true)

And finally:

Scanner U580 (http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200087900488&fromMakeTrack=true)


The last one is my favourit; the vehicle coverage mentions Chrysler '96 - current year OBD-II

Please can you give me some advice?

Thanks!

Grtz,

Xavier

[lanesharon]

Do they key trick to get the code. Turn on (no crank), off, on, off, on and wait. The codes should display in your digital odometer.

[Esprit80]

Wow!

I will try this trick :)

Is there also such a trick to cancel or delete these errors and to reset the CE light?


Thanks!

Xavier :wavey:

[Dodgevanman]

I've been out of the business for several years, but I think with OBD-II you must use the scanner to clear codes. OBD-I you could just disconnect the battery to clear the codes.

[lanesharon]

I've got a 5.2 B1500 and I disconnect the battery for at least an hour. Seems to work for me.

[Esprit80]

Do they key trick to get the code. Turn on (no crank), off, on, off, on and wait. The codes should display in your digital odometer.

Hi,

I tried it, but I don't get any result...
Does this sequence has to be made quick or do you have to wait some seconds each step?

Xavier :help:

[lanesharon]

1. Turn on, don't wait, turn off
2. Turn on, don't wait, turn off
3. Turn on, don't wait, turn off
4. Turn on and wait and watch the odometer/trip meter LED display. You should see a code (or codes) displayed there, one at a time. Then you will get a 'done' display. That means that all codes have been displayed.

You may want to come back to the forums to get help with the codes and explanations of each.