Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

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To just read basic codes, I use a bluetooth OBD-II reader and an app on my phone (such as Torque) or on my laptop (such as TouchScan).
IIRC, the OBD-II reader was $15ish.

Aaron Z
 
   / Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck #5,312  
I have a "quality" code reader for my vehicles. Found it was the cheapest way to deal with my wife not putting on the gas cap tight.

Well, last night my F150 threw an ABS code and of course my reader is not in this state. Wondering if I just purchase another "quality" reader or if something like this does the same job

OBD II & CAN Code Reader with Multilingual Menu



Well, now this really threw me.... Seems like HF is greatly overcharging for their product

Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive


I don't believe either read ABS codes.

The Autel looks very similar to the one I have, the Performance Tool W2977 It was $16 on sale at Summit Racing a while back.
 
   / Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck #5,313  
I have a "quality" code reader for my vehicles. Found it was the cheapest way to deal with my wife not putting on the gas cap tight.

Well, last night my F150 threw an ABS code and of course my reader is not in this state. Wondering if I just purchase another "quality" reader or if something like this does the same job

OBD II & CAN Code Reader with Multilingual Menu

Most generic scan tools will not retrieve abs codes. You are going to need something like this. What year is the truck?
 
   / Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck #5,316  
Does anyone like their 11-1/2 X 7-1/2 X 4-1/2 ALUMINUM CASE as a pistol case. I actually was all set to get one, until I looked at in person. Seemed a bit tall/deep for my use.
 
   / Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck #5,319  
I agree the HF case is nice but a little deep although adding foam can take care of that.
Thrift stores sometimes have alumium cases that were originaly used for toys. I picked up this one (see pic) for $7.99. The case was made to hold poker chips and cards, I removed them IMG_0002.JPGIMG_0001.JPG and added foam. I have bought others for as little as $2.99.
 
   / Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck #5,320  
I agree the HF case is nice but a little deep although adding foam can take care of that.
Thrift stores sometimes have alumium cases that were originaly used for toys. I picked up this one (see pic) for $7.99. The case was made to hold poker chips and cards, I removed themView attachment 455193View attachment 455194 and added foam. I have bought others for as little as $2.99.
 

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