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Bought a Harbor Freight Cen-Tech OBD II code reader

Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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Default Bought a Harbor Freight Cen-Tech OBD II code reader

Not bad for $40 after using their 20% coupon. Was looking for something basic to read and clear codes. So far I am happy with it for the price. Got tired of going to Autozone and waiting for someone to come outside and read the code. Had to wait 20 mins one day because they were very busy. I thought I would post up in case anyone has checked this out but didn't want to pull the trigger because it was Harbor Freight. They have a decent return policy so I thought I would try it out.

I did a demonstration video too.

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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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I bought one of these at harbor freight 2 yrs ago.
50% off because it's package was opened. Best 30 bucks I ever spent on a tool.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Squid
I bought one of these at harbor freight 2 yrs ago.
50% off because it's package was opened. Best 30 bucks I ever spent on a tool.
Nice. Yeah I don't know why I haven't bought one sooner.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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For $75, you can get an Innova 3040 which is a code reader AND a scan tool. This is what I use.

Amazon.com: INNOVA 3040 Diagnostic Scan Tool/Code Reader with Live Data for OBD2 Vehicles: Automotive Amazon.com: INNOVA 3040 Diagnostic Scan Tool/Code Reader with Live Data for OBD2 Vehicles: Automotive


View OBDII data as well as freeze frame data.

In my opinion, it was well worth the extra few bucks to get the ability to view all of your engine management data live as well as freeze frame. Helps in troubleshooting more complex issues....

And Innova is a great company.....well established and sure to be around for the long haul.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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Mine reads freeze frame data too
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 01:22 AM
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I work at HF and they have different ones that do more and plus I get 20% off everything including sales open package and returned items they have a 2500lb Winch with wireless remote for 72 dollars then I get 20% off that and there's nothing wrong the person just decided they wanted a bigger one haha
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by lkoroush
I work at HF and they have different ones that do more and plus I get 20% off everything including sales open package and returned items they have a 2500lb Winch with wireless remote for 72 dollars then I get 20% off that and there's nothing wrong the person just decided they wanted a bigger one haha

I have a Warn 2500# winch on my Polaris Razor, at times I wish it was a bit larger also.
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
I have a Warn 2500# winch on my Polaris Razor, at times I wish it was a bit larger also.
Yeah I'm gonna get the 9000lb one I just liked the 2500 cause it had a keychain pad to operate the winch
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
I have a Warn 2500# winch on my Polaris Razor, at times I wish it was a bit larger also.
I work at HF and AutoZone and get 20% off at each place it's pretty nice it comes in handy haha
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