Hello,
I was wondering if anyone can recommend to me a Brand or Model of Code Reader or Laptop & Software - to use on my 2004 2.5L X-type ?

I would like to to have a set-up that providse as much diagnostics as possible...

All help appreciated.....

 

Lcgi, your best bet will be to get one of the kits that you can plug into your USB port on a laptop and then using the supplied computer program, access a lot of the internal data. I had one at one time and while it was very useful, the one that I had seemed to need a lot of TLC to keep it going. Maybe the newer ones are more user friendly. I got mine back when OBD-II was still fairly new and no one knew a whole lot about them.

YOu can normally pick up one of the kits for around $150-200. If you try to get a hand held that will do the same thing, you are looking at $500+.

 

look at the elm327 code reader. It is a generic code reader that broadcasts in either usb or bluetooth. I personally have the bluetooth model and use it with my phone. It works amazing and it only cost $25 for the $5 app and the $20 code reader. I would highly recommend this if you are somewhat tech savvy and want a good, cheap reader.

 

Scangauge II

 

Hi fellas,
Thank you... you've have given me food for thought... and starting points.

Larry