96 Ram Intermittent Idle/Stalling/Starting
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OBDII code readers are pretty generic. There are a LOT of options available, from bluethooth adapters with an app for your phone, to the little hand-held code readers (around 250 bucks from auto parts store) to software (free) with a cable (50 bucks) on your laptop, to picking up a "real" scanner from ebay for anywhere from dirt cheap, to hideously expensive. 
Most parts stores will also read codes for for free. (the advance auto here just lets me borrow the reader, and use it out in their parking lot. but, I have been a customer there since they opened.
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Most parts stores will also read codes for for free. (the advance auto here just lets me borrow the reader, and use it out in their parking lot. but, I have been a customer there since they opened.
)I also have one i got online (a bluetooth one) for about 12 bucks. I can go figure out exactly which one i got if you would like. Works well with the torque app on my phone.
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Bluetooth sounds great
Yes please let me know the brand you use. Unfortunately I have a Windows phone. Applications are rare.
I do have a Android pad with touch screen etc. I may be able to use that.
I do have a Android pad with touch screen etc. I may be able to use that.
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Code Reader /Scanner Used
Someone mentioned Autozone having a loaner. Thanks
I borrowed an OTC 3109NLAZ OBD II and CAN Scam Tool.
The tester had no errors and threw no codes at all. I drove the truck until it died and tested it again.
I have some updated information I'm going to start in a new thread.
I borrowed an OTC 3109NLAZ OBD II and CAN Scam Tool.
The tester had no errors and threw no codes at all. I drove the truck until it died and tested it again.
I have some updated information I'm going to start in a new thread.
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Heres the bluetooth scanner incase you need it for future info. Its cheap enough i just keep one in my truck..
The tablet will work if windows does not have an app that supports this.
The tablet will work if windows does not have an app that supports this.
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Great idea! Feel free to PM me once you get one if you ever need help getting it to work!