looks like my old OBD2 scanner bit the dust, our 2003 Mazda Tribute has thrown a code, my scanner wont connect on other vehicles as well. I cleaned the connector still no go. I have seen the new ones that connect to smart phones, but am more of a HF guy since I rarely need one my old HF scanner has lasted for years. Any suggestions ? I know all the parts stores will scan, but I like to be able to do it at home.
IF you all you want is to Read Fault codes and NOT have the ability to re-set or adjust component values then Amazon ,Harbor Fright ,
Flea-Bay and several other places have those fo 16 to 25 bux.
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Thanks Henry, I found one I am gonna try will let you know how it goes.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077F8F6TB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Well I thought you didn't want one that you needed additional software installed or with an app and the one you linkek to does NOT have a digital Display .
Good Luck to you.
$10 you can get a bluetooth scanner off amazon/ebay
then get the pro scanner app for a dollar for your phone and scan away.
Nice thing is that you can monitor trans temps and other stuff NOT on your dash with it.
This is the one I use , for both of my rides .
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XE8C74/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B007XE8C74&pd_rd_w=Cuw6z&pf_rd_p=54ed5474-54a8-4c7f-a88a-45f748d18166&pd_rd_wg=WJgzF&pf_rd_r=0M5W37AQ09MJ407G2X0E&pd_rd_r=b1d9a18
One's that give you real-time read-outs on component performance as you drive are nice, but you gotta have either a long cord or good place near the connector where it will stay put.
I had several of the bluetooth ones, but they were erratic - the bluetooth pairing never worked reliably and each one would work only on some cars.
The Harbor Freight ZURICH ZR4s has been reliable for a couple of years now. This allows reset of the codes too.
Yep I decided to get a hardwired one as well, no more than I use one, I can be done before BT connects.