Since I am looking for code info, anyone care to recommend a budget ODB reader? The ELM327 ones can be had for like 5 bucks and a full reader with screen for 30-50. Recommendations?

 

Just about all code readers are the same . The more you spend , the more info they will be able to display . Most important is to not just clear the code , it came on for a reason . the mechanic that you bring it to will need the freeze frame data . it can take a lot of time for all the monitors to run again .

 

Would one of the cheap ELM 327 readers work? Or should I spend 30 USD to get a reader with a display? I have a couple other engines where this would be useful (maybe)

 

looks like the ELM327 would work for what you need . I've never seen 1 first hand but reading about it , it should work but not with iphone .

 

i just posted in your other thread before i saw this one.

i one i recommended there is cheap, low-profile (won't smack it with your knee), and has an on/off button.

 

SAw this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-AC...-/161952823991 The littel ELM ones (2-8 bucks) look like they are neat if you want to run the apps on your phone, too.

 

I have one of the ELM327 picked up from eBay ($20) along with an iOS app called ODB Fusion ($10) and this combo has served me well with 3 owned vehicles. Our 2015 OS is new so haven't tried it yet because it hasn't thrown a code yet.

 

I had the cheap 13 bucks WiFi ELM327 adapter here http://www.obd365.com/wholesale/wifi...ipod-1932.html along with DashCommand app, work good with iPhone, not problem to scan and pull out codes.

 

CottageLifer, did you ever get one?

 

Not yet. On my to do list.... will probably go with a cheap one to test.