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a code scanner?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by AndreiR, Feb 13, 2015.

  1. Feb 13, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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    Can anybody please recommend a good/sufficient/inexpensive code scanner for a 1999 T4R SR5? I see one at Harbor Freight -- OBD II & CAN Deluxe Scan Tool -- for $69.99 (with coupon). Are there better/cheaper ones?
    Thank you!
     
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  2. Feb 13, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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    I just got one from Harbor Freight, but then I discovered those little Blue Tooth things that can be used with android phones. The idea looks very attractive -- having this tool always with you instead of a bulky device. I haven't even opened the HF's box, thinking that I can return it. Does anybody have one of those Blue Tooth scanners? How are they compared to "real things"?
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2015 at 4:20 PM
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    Yup, torque app and a bluetooth dongle. Been using it for several years now. I have no idea how it compares to the "real thing", but it works great for pulling and clearing codes. I've used it on drives, too, to monitor whatever.
     
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  4. Feb 13, 2015 at 7:24 PM
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    Thanks Utah! This is so amazing -- a tiny thing and a phone (which is always in a pocket) replaced a bulky and expensive thing. So the HF unit is going back to the store.
     
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