Hi gang,

I'm going to post this in LT1 and LS1 Tech since it applies to both.

I was thinking about getting a code reader, because sometimes my cut-out throws a P0400 EGR (low backpressure) code.

I found one online here, there are also others listed:

http://tools.batauto.com/index.php?c...on=show_detail

It seems like it would be a good thing to have, that way I wouldn't have to keep resetting the computer (and thereby causing it to re-learn everything) to clear the code.

I know about Autotap, but I don't have a laptop and it doesn't make sense to go out and spend $600 on a laptop and then another $250 on top for Autotap.

What do you guys think? Have you seen similiar products cheaper?

Thanks in advance,

Matt
'96 Trans Am WS6 A4 ~ K&N, Cut-out....oh and a 125-shot

EDIT: I just found one for $153 online here:
http://handsontools.com/store/show_p...duct_id=605814

 

If your just looking for a OBD-2 code reader, I think you can get the ACTRON one from autozone for less than $100. That's what I have.

 

If it's just a straight code reader, I'd pass on it.

If you want something you can use for reading codes AND monitoring/recording data off of your sensors, get yourself a hand held scanner from Auto X-ray. It may not be Auto Tap, but it definately does the job.

I had one that was invaluable when I had my 95 Z28 and 85 Corvette. If you have something like that and a Helm's manual for your car, you can troubleshoot almost anything. I got mine a few years back for $150-$175. I ended up selling it when I got rid of my last OBD 1 car (the Vette).

Auto X-ray has an OBD 2 tool for I think $200-$250. You can get them directly from Auto X-ray or if you spend some time searching on the net you can usually find it cheaper.

 

A little cheaper and a good choice also, http://www.sunpro.com/cgi-bin/web_st...d=9209715_2889 . Advance Auto, AutoZone should have these in stock.

Al