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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 04:48 PM
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Default Honda Scan Tool Choices?

I have a 2013 Accord and it is time to buy a scan tool.

There is the Autophix ES710 all in one...about $80

There seem to be two china-knock-off scanners.

A "MVCI" scanner from X-horse...hooks to a laptop about $90

And a honda "HDS/HIM" scanner (hooks to laptop) for about $150.

Does anybody have any experience with any of these scanners?

Thanks

-Dave
 
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 05:25 PM
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I have the Cen-Tech OBD II + ABS that I purchased from Harbor Freight for $107.00. Works like a champ and has CLM.
 
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Frugalhondaguy
I have the Cen-Tech OBD II + ABS that I purchased from Harbor Freight for $107.00. Works like a champ and has CLM.
Maybe I should buy it for my Xmas gift! Thanks for info!
 
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 01:20 PM
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Merry Christmas Ruby, you won't be disappointed!
 
Old Dec 25, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Frugalhondaguy
Merry Christmas Ruby, you won't be disappointed!
I want to double check w you, is this scan tool will produce same diagnostic codes provided by honda service center's computer scan tool for Honda accord 2003? Last year, honda service center asked me to pay $100 for a diagnosis but I rejected for a year unless I have service maintenance to be done by them then diagnostic is free for detecting anything do with why abs /TCS light on ! So will this scan tool u know has same capacity to read all codes including from abs/TCS system?
Thanks! Edited- is that model nbr correct one or other one? See cut n paste below is it right one? OBD II & CAN Scan Tool with ABS


Cen-Tech - Item#60794
This OBD code reader uses next-generation technology for fast troubleshooting comp at $229.99

$134.99 is the sale price.
 

Last edited by rubyshop; Dec 25, 2015 at 07:36 PM. Reason: Model nbr
Old Dec 26, 2015 | 08:35 AM
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^The ABS light was on in my Accord and AZ and other's did not have scanners to read them. They told me to go to the Honda Dealer. Honda wanted $125.00 to read the code, so I purchased this tool instead. Saved money and can read them for all my cars. That's the correct reader, you should be able to get a 20% discount coupon, which will bring it down to $107.00


Sometimes there's even a 25% discount coupon. Check online and print it.
 

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