Recommend an engine code reader?

[Rocky143]

Can you recommend a very low-priced bare bones check engine code reader?

 

I only need to get the code.

 

The mechanic told me that, since I had my catalytic converters replaced with non-Subaru parts, the check engine light will repeatedly come on with P420, which is sub-par converter performance, even though they are performing adequately. I want to check frequently to be sure that something else has not gone wrong.

[Osei]

A bare bones will only read codes.

I wouldn't worry about it until the light comes on. Then go to an auto store that will read it for free.

If you must have a scanner, you need a unit that will read live data.

Just check the specs on units from a Google search

 

O.

[RumbleRumble]

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-AutoLink-AL301-OBDII-Reader/dp/B071XP586B/ref=sr_1_11?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1494977510&sr=1-11&keywords=code+reader&refinements=p_89%3AAutel

[digdug18]

I went with a name brand for $50 myself, but they're all about the same quality. Some have more features and some less. This lets me read data in realtime, I just keep it in the back of my car incase I ever get a light.

 

https://www.amazon.com/OTC-3208-Enhanced-Engine-Transmission/dp/B0176W045U/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1495239075&sr=1-1&keywords=otc+code+reader

[sirstinky]

I got one off Amazon. It's a module you plug into the dlc port and it connects with your phone to read the data. You use it with an app that reads the PIDs from the ecu. I paid $30 for it with the app. Reads live data, graphs, etc. It's saved me money so far!