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I just picked up one of these babies today and damned if it didin't work like a charm. It only cost $40 and it fits in the glove box. Handy to say the least!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46030
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Cool, that is pretty useful,,, even more useful is a full scanner, like the one here,,, www.obd-2.com very much worth it in my opinion,,, if you have a laptop that is.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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I would like an OBD-I reader for the laptop, not OBD-II
Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX
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I realize you can't get quite all the detailed info you get with a obd-2 scanner with obd 1,, but atleast pulling codes and running diagnostic tests are free on obd 1.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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will it let you reset the cel?  i am looking at an obd II at autozone or advance auto for $150.00.
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1998 grand prix gtp(wife)
1993 dodge shadow es(winter beater)
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All you have to do to reset the cel is to pull the fuse going to the computer and wait a few minutes. Or, if you want to do it the hard way, disconnect the battery for a few minutes.
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95 Mystique Zetec, MTX
2000 Taurus SEL 3.0L Duratec
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I got one of those a while ago. Good cheap way to read codes.
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Here is the one that I got.It is a little overkill, but I figured it I'm going to buy one, I might as well buy one that works with all my cars (I also have a '90 vette). Well worth the money even though I have only used it twice. Worth a thought. Sean
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Everyone should have one. Two if you want one that has the dyno tuning program but, that one will set you back a bit more than $40.
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Originally posted by 99CSVT:
Here is the one that I got.
It is a little overkill, but I figured it I'm going to buy one, I might as well buy one that works with all my cars (I also have a '90 vette). Well worth the money even though I have only used it twice. Worth a thought.
Sean
Ah, that one I want is more than I paid for my car... Would love it though
Though im too broke to afford that.... 
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