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Recommendations for an OBD II scanner? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 4 days ago by YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca to c/cars@lemmy.world

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I'm thinking of picking up an OBD II scanner to check for codes. My car has some driving issues and maybe I can check for codes and work out a plan. I could take it to a mechanic but I don't have one I can trust yet.

So any recommendations for reasonably priced scanner that supports a 2018 Impreza?

Thanks

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[–] blargh513@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

I still use an ancient Matco I bought off some random guy in the late 90s. It does two things: reads codes, erases them.

I still use it for all my quick needs. No batteries, no app, no updates, just plug it in and go.

I have a Launch full featured scan tool, but it is always running updates, and I never remember to charge it. Good for more detailed diagnostics, but my old Matco is always there for me.

Unless you're doing the diagnosis and repairs yourself, get the simplest one you can find.