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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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Hey,

Found a couple of post about various code readers, but was wondering if anybody had any opinions on which one was the best to buy?

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This is the one I bought and have used successfully:
http://www.diydiagnostics.com/

I'm sure they are all about the same, just make sure you buy one that supports the CAN protocol.

I sure wish we could view and clear codes like in the C5, making C6 owners go to the dealer will cost owners hundreds of dollars or force us to buy aftermarket error code readers. Either way it stinks.

Tom

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You can get them at you local Wal-Mart also.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
This is the one I bought and have used successfully:
http://www.diydiagnostics.com/

I'm sure they are all about the same, just make sure you buy one that supports the CAN protocol.

I sure wish we could view and clear codes like in the C5, making C6 owners go to the dealer will cost owners hundreds of dollars or force us to buy aftermarket error code readers. Either way it stinks.

Tom


Thats the one I got.
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If you are interested in the major detail's I suggest AutoTap ... otherwise ... for just simple codes, WalMart

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Regardless of where/what you buy make sure that it is CAN enabled. Without this, the device cannot properly talk to the car. Personally, I have an Inova 3030 purchased at Wal-Mart for $70 which can read (and reset) codes in my '05.
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