OBD II reader for a Toyota Tundra

A while back, I posted a query regarding the use of an OBD II reader for a
2005 Toyota Tundra. I received several responses with some suggested
products. I recently went back to try and find the old listing and they are
no longer availble, probably my computer. To start again, I want to buy a
good reader for the least price. I have a laptop so that is also a
possibly. Any new suggestions?

Check eBay for OBD II Scan Tool, and variations.

Also, check this website for details ...
[url]http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/bl_obd_main.htm[/url]


Actron makes a hand-held unit that will attract your attention. It is
offered in several models, with the more pricey units having more features
and functions. You'll find several (if not all) of their units available on
eBay.




"Ron Wicker" <rwicker1@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3RTeh.4529$qp1.4463@tornado.texas.rr.com...[color=blue]
>A while back, I posted a query regarding the use of an OBD II reader for a
> 2005 Toyota Tundra. I received several responses with some suggested
> products. I recently went back to try and find the old listing and they
> are
> no longer availble, probably my computer. To start again, I want to buy a
> good reader for the least price. I have a laptop so that is also a
> possibly. Any new suggestions?
>
>[/color]

I bought one awhile back when my Mazda dealer wanted the same price as the
Acton unit to tell me what the check engine code was on my Miata. I have
used it a couple times already, so I feel money ahead of the game at this
point. Lots of reference sites available on the internet to help decipher
the codes too.


--
"Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of
habit by originality, overcomes everything."

- George Lois



On 12/10/06 8:00 PM, in article [email]4pCdncjGusI0JuHYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@ez2.net[/email],
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
> Check eBay for OBD II Scan Tool, and variations.
>
> Also, check this website for details ...
> [url]http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/bl_obd_main.htm[/url]
>
>
> Actron makes a hand-held unit that will attract your attention. It is
> offered in several models, with the more pricey units having more features
> and functions. You'll find several (if not all) of their units available on
> eBay.
>
>
>
>
> "Ron Wicker" <rwicker1@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3RTeh.4529$qp1.4463@tornado.texas.rr.com...[color=green]
>> A while back, I posted a query regarding the use of an OBD II reader for a
>> 2005 Toyota Tundra. I received several responses with some suggested
>> products. I recently went back to try and find the old listing and they
>> are
>> no longer availble, probably my computer. To start again, I want to buy a
>> good reader for the least price. I have a laptop so that is also a
>> possibly. Any new suggestions?
>>
>>[/color]
>[/color]

If you have an OBD II reader for your Mazda, then you can use it on your
Tundra. OBD II is OBD II in all cars and trucks.




"Rick Morris" <wmorris@neb.rr.com> wrote in message
news:C1A2E316.174AA%wmorris@neb.rr.com...[color=blue]
>I bought one awhile back when my Mazda dealer wanted the same price as the
> Acton unit to tell me what the check engine code was on my Miata. I have
> used it a couple times already, so I feel money ahead of the game at this
> point. Lots of reference sites available on the internet to help decipher
> the codes too.
>
>
> --
> "Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of
> habit by originality, overcomes everything."
>
> - George Lois
>
>
>
> On 12/10/06 8:00 PM, in article [email]4pCdncjGusI0JuHYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@ez2.net[/email],
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Check eBay for OBD II Scan Tool, and variations.
>>
>> Also, check this website for details ...
>> [url]http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/bl_obd_main.htm[/url]
>>
>>
>> Actron makes a hand-held unit that will attract your attention. It is
>> offered in several models, with the more pricey units having more
>> features
>> and functions. You'll find several (if not all) of their units available
>> on
>> eBay.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ron Wicker" <rwicker1@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:3RTeh.4529$qp1.4463@tornado.texas.rr.com...[color=darkred]
>>> A while back, I posted a query regarding the use of an OBD II reader for
>>> a
>>> 2005 Toyota Tundra. I received several responses with some suggested
>>> products. I recently went back to try and find the old listing and they
>>> are
>>> no longer availble, probably my computer. To start again, I want to buy
>>> a
>>> good reader for the least price. I have a laptop so that is also a
>>> possibly. Any new suggestions?
>>>
>>>[/color]
>>[/color]
>[/color]

I am presently searching the WEB for one that will do all I can afford.
Thanks for the input.
"Rick Morris" <wmorris@neb.rr.com> wrote in message
news:C1A2E316.174AA%wmorris@neb.rr.com...[color=blue]
> I bought one awhile back when my Mazda dealer wanted the same price as the
> Acton unit to tell me what the check engine code was on my Miata. I have
> used it a couple times already, so I feel money ahead of the game at this
> point. Lots of reference sites available on the internet to help decipher
> the codes too.
>
>
> --
> "Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of
> habit by originality, overcomes everything."
>
> - George Lois
>
>
>
> On 12/10/06 8:00 PM, in article [email]4pCdncjGusI0JuHYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@ez2.net[/email],
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
> > Check eBay for OBD II Scan Tool, and variations.
> >
> > Also, check this website for details ...
> > [url]http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/bl_obd_main.htm[/url]
> >
> >
> > Actron makes a hand-held unit that will attract your attention. It is
> > offered in several models, with the more pricey units having more[/color][/color]
features[color=blue][color=green]
> > and functions. You'll find several (if not all) of their units available[/color][/color]
on[color=blue][color=green]
> > eBay.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ron Wicker" <rwicker1@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:3RTeh.4529$qp1.4463@tornado.texas.rr.com...[color=darkred]
> >> A while back, I posted a query regarding the use of an OBD II reader[/color][/color][/color]
for a[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> 2005 Toyota Tundra. I received several responses with some suggested
> >> products. I recently went back to try and find the old listing and[/color][/color][/color]
they[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> are
> >> no longer availble, probably my computer. To start again, I want to[/color][/color][/color]
buy a[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> good reader for the least price. I have a laptop so that is also a
> >> possibly. Any new suggestions?
> >>
> >>[/color]
> >[/color]
>[/color]

Don't forget to check on eBay. I found that my neighborhood parts store sold
the same unit for about the same price, and they covered the shipping. Your
cost analysis has to include shipping costs from the website to you. I think
yo can find the unit down on the corner for about the same price, and take
it home as soon as you whip out your credit card or wad of cash, as the case
may be.





"Ron Wicker" <rwicker1@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:nm1gh.10664$GB1.5817@tornado.texas.rr.com...[color=blue]
>I am presently searching the WEB for one that will do all I can afford.
> Thanks for the input.
> "Rick Morris" <wmorris@neb.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:C1A2E316.174AA%wmorris@neb.rr.com...[color=green]
>> I bought one awhile back when my Mazda dealer wanted the same price as
>> the
>> Acton unit to tell me what the check engine code was on my Miata. I have
>> used it a couple times already, so I feel money ahead of the game at this
>> point. Lots of reference sites available on the internet to help decipher
>> the codes too.
>>
>>
>> --
>> "Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of
>> habit by originality, overcomes everything."
>>
>> - George Lois
>>
>>
>>
>> On 12/10/06 8:00 PM, in article [email]4pCdncjGusI0JuHYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@ez2.net[/email],
>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>> > Check eBay for OBD II Scan Tool, and variations.
>> >
>> > Also, check this website for details ...
>> > [url]http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/bl_obd_main.htm[/url]
>> >
>> >
>> > Actron makes a hand-held unit that will attract your attention. It is
>> > offered in several models, with the more pricey units having more[/color][/color]
> features[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > and functions. You'll find several (if not all) of their units
>> > available[/color][/color]
> on[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > eBay.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Ron Wicker" <rwicker1@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
>> > news:3RTeh.4529$qp1.4463@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> >> A while back, I posted a query regarding the use of an OBD II reader[/color][/color]
> for a[color=green][color=darkred]
>> >> 2005 Toyota Tundra. I received several responses with some suggested
>> >> products. I recently went back to try and find the old listing and[/color][/color]
> they[color=green][color=darkred]
>> >> are
>> >> no longer availble, probably my computer. To start again, I want to[/color][/color]
> buy a[color=green][color=darkred]
>> >> good reader for the least price. I have a laptop so that is also a
>> >> possibly. Any new suggestions?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >[/color]
>>[/color]
>
>[/color]