What is difference between cheap code reader and high price tool ?
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The 1st is only going to read codes. The second will read codes, do diagnostics of certain systems on the vehicle. Most people will want the first one to see what code they are getting when the check engine light comes up. Honestly, I wouldn't spend the extra $525 unless I was going to be using it for work - then I would look at something that can test the many systems on the vehicle.
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I found it from amazon
Launch CReader 3001,here shows $24.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CH4D68Q/
Launch Launch X431 DIAGUN IV,here shows $549 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FHLYRY/
That price is big difference,how to choose it ?
Launch CReader 3001,here shows $24.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CH4D68Q/
Launch Launch X431 DIAGUN IV,here shows $549 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FHLYRY/
That price is big difference,how to choose it ?
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Skip both of them and get Forscan (free) and a
and use your windows laptop or tablet. Total out of pocket $30 and does everything the $500 model does and then some.
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Skip both of them and get Forscan (free) and a $30 obdii/usb patch cable and use your windows laptop or tablet. Total out of pocket $30 and does everything the $500 model does and then some.
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The 1st is only going to read codes. The second will read codes, do diagnostics of certain systems on the vehicle. Most people will want the first one to see what code they are getting when the check engine light comes up. Honestly, I wouldn't spend the extra $525 unless I was going to be using it for work - then I would look at something that can test the many systems on the vehicle.
