Need an Inexpensive Diagnostic Reader
05-24-2011, 06:20 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Need an Inexpensive Diagnostic Reader
Have had a couple of odd things happening in my baby lately. Would like to have an inexpensive diagnostic reader so when i go to the dealer and murphys law takes over "Problem only happens in my presence" I can say well here are the codes......Any Help?
05-24-2011, 06:24 PM
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Any that you find, make sure that they are CANBUS enabled.
Search on DIYDiagnostics and have a look at the CAN OBDII code reader. $59.99.
Search on DIYDiagnostics and have a look at the CAN OBDII code reader. $59.99.
05-24-2011, 06:27 PM
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05-24-2011, 07:01 PM
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I have an SCT hand held programmer that will supposedly read codes. Mines a 2008 but I'm thinking it would work on all C6s???????
If you want to borrow it let me know.
If you want to borrow it let me know.
05-24-2011, 07:05 PM
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I just ordered the canbus / obdii for 59...i will see what happens and hopefully i can figure out whats going on with Cybill.....Thanks though, i really do appreciate the offer.
05-24-2011, 07:06 PM
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local auto parts store if you need it quick
I think I got mine at Advance
I think I got mine at Advance
05-24-2011, 07:30 PM
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Wounded Warrior Escort '11
The problem is that most of these code readers will only get the PCM/ECU codes and not the other systems. True shame that Chevrolet took away the DIC function to read all of the codes as we have in the C-5's.
05-24-2011, 07:30 PM
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fleabay has the cable that connects to your laptop with OBD software. Cheap and I think it has streaming data capabilities that cheap handhelds don't have. No quick delivery since it comes from overseas.
05-24-2011, 07:41 PM
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I've been experimenting with one on my android phone.
