[kezsel22]

Hey.
Did anybody in this forum using OBD2 scaner ?
Is it worth to buy for yourself?
How profesional is it , just thinking about buying one , and I would like to know if that scaner is good enough .
Or mayby someone knows better one with similar price..
thanks

 

[Noodles]

There are so many types of generic ones that only read out the regular ODB II codes.
They range from $40 to $200.
If you are looking for one that can do the MB specific codes there are also a variety of those. They are all over the place in price depending on features.

Do you have a particular one in mind?

 

[John_L]

I picked up the Innova 3100 usm from Costco. I haven't used it yet, is it any good?

 

[Michael Pillay]

I have one. Good tool to have. Chances are pretty good you will get a check engine light at some time.

 

[gwwaterman]

I have the one Walmart sells. The model that includes CAN support (for when I have a car that uses CAN for OBDII). Although I'm not that big a fan of the 'everything from China' Walmart label - the device functions adequately. It has paid for itself already (with the help from you guys too I might add).

 

[domlabarre]

I have the 3100e CanOBD2 . It works very well. It allows to putswitch off the check engine. Very useful.


CanOBD2.com - Products

 

[gwwaterman]

Yeah - this 3100 is the one you can get at Walmart.

 

[domlabarre]

I bought mine at Canadian Tire: $88 (in Boxing Day)

 

[kezsel22]

Noodles , I'm just looking for one for my Ml430 just in case any problems with Check engine lights

 

[Noodles]

Well then I agree with the others that the 3100 is really a good unit at a good price.

 

[kezsel22]

thanks a lot for all opinions . I will try tonight 3100

 

[Dennis The Menace]

I picked up a 3100 earlier this afternoon. Easy to use.

DtM

 

[kezsel22]

is any of this scaner comunicate with car , when check engine lights is off ?
I had a check engine lights on several times together with another controls lights but after restarting engine everything is off . That happen when I was driving so no chance to check it , and its gone after while

 

[Noodles]

They will still communicate and report things like no codes, some real time data while
the engine is running and other things depending on the unit.

 

[kezsel22]

Sounds good .The reason why I'm asking is I went yesterday to Auto Zone to scan my car , and they said that they can't comunicate with my car comp because check engine light is off

 

[Noodles]

That is why they are at a retail chain store for $8 an hour. I actually have the same Actron
tool most of the Auto Zones use and it does a lot more than just pull codes.
I also have a MB Star SDS so for the hairy stuff I break out the computer and run the
MB DAS software.

 

[kezsel22]

Yep , good point . I bought 3100 from Walmart tonight , so I will check tomorrow how it work .

 

[Noodles]

I think you will be pleased.