Buying a 2006 Dakota, Need Opinions and Help
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And i see you've been reading the forum quite well, i'm happy to see my wording for reading the codes made it to your post. I agree that an ODBII reader would be best, and in Canada i can't find the $20 one anywhere (or $30 or $40 or anything cheaper then $150 unless i take an ebay gamble) and my local garage charges $65 just to plug it in and do a reading. So knowing what's happening by reading the codes this way is a HUGE timesaver for me.
Thanks for the heads up, I was thinking the same, maybe a simple sensor. Any recommendations on a code reader that you know works with Dodge? I checked out Amazon and there are tons, but some reviews seem hit and miss with Dodge.
#12
Any OBD2 reader should work. All OBD2 systems are the same, regardless of manufacturer. If some don't work, it's probably more the fault of the reader, not the vehicle. Personally, I have a cheap no-name brand one that I carry in the trunk if I ever run into anyone needing a code read and at home I have a pretty expensive Actron unit that will also allow me to record/trend data, see live data, thart works on both OBD1 and OBD2 vehicles. All depends on your needs.
You really can't go wrong with something like this:
If it does not work, send it back.
You really can't go wrong with something like this:
Amazon.com : Professional U480 CAN OBD2 OBD II Car Diagnostic Scanner Engine Code Reader Tool : Vehicle Subwoofers : MP3 Players & Accessories
If it does not work, send it back.
Last edited by jkeaton; 10-24-2014 at 11:13 AM.
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Also, the owner borrowed a higher end OBDII reader from his friend and the truck did not connect or give any info. The reader is one that the guy he borrowed it from uses to reload his car and change things up so I know its a decent reader. Although he told him that it hasn't worked on all cars.
I bought a Wifi one (Bought for my car) that I owned in the past but stopped working, figure i'll give that a try. I also read that Auto Zone will let you use a code reader, or they will come outside and read them for you. That may be my best bet if I can't get the reader I am buying to work.
Any OBD2 reader should work. All OBD2 systems are the same, regardless of manufacturer. If some don't work, it's probably more the fault of the reader, not the vehicle. Personally, I have a cheap no-name brand one that I carry in the trunk if I ever run into anyone needing a code read and at home I have a pretty expensive Actron unit that will also allow me to record/trend data, see live data, thart works on both OBD1 and OBD2 vehicles. All depends on your needs.
You really can't go wrong with something like this:
Amazon.com : Professional U480 CAN OBD2 OBD II Car Diagnostic Scanner Engine Code Reader Tool : Vehicle Subwoofers : MP3 Players & Accessories
If it does not work, send it back.
You really can't go wrong with something like this:
Amazon.com : Professional U480 CAN OBD2 OBD II Car Diagnostic Scanner Engine Code Reader Tool : Vehicle Subwoofers : MP3 Players & Accessories
If it does not work, send it back.
Looks like I'll probably be getting the truck at the end of this week if all goes to plan.
Last edited by TruckTimer; 10-27-2014 at 12:48 AM.