Various Topics on Subaru

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"Derek" <dontspamsoclosetomedel@cwcom.net> wrote in message
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> Bob Bailin wrote:
>>
>> "WayneS" <wstockernospam@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> What code readers work on Subaru?
>>>
>>> I am looking to purchase an auto code reader/scaner. In looking at a lot
>>> of reviews on Amazon, etc. I notice a lot of comments like they don't
>>> work on all Japanese vehicles, namely Subaru's. I have a 2003 Legacy
>>> (and a 07 Honda CR-V) It would be nice to have a reader that works on
>>> both.
>>>
>>> Looking at something like the Equus 3100 or the Actron CP9175 or
>>> anything else in the $100 +- price range. Any suggestions or oppinions
>>> appreciated.
>>
>> Any OBD-II compliant scanner or code reader will work on any 1996 or
>> later
>> (and some 95's) US automobile. All will read the codes, some will also
>> read
>> the data stream coming from the engine ECU. The more expensive models do
>> a better job of interpreting the data, and may also read the data stream
>> from the
>> other control modules in your car, such as the auto transmission,
>> anti-lock
>> brakes and security.
>>
>> I have an Actron CP9180 scanner and am very pleased with it. It provides
>> more data from newer cars than from my 95 Impreza, because new models
>> provide more info in the data stream. The CP9175 should be adequate if
>> you don't need to download the data to a computer (I never do).
>>
>> Bob
> Quick question Bob I was looking through the laptop plug in interface
> (ELM327 USB Code reader Scan CAN Bus OBD2 OBD-II EOBD)ebay 120296199689
> which seems like a good idea but they are claiming it works with
> win95,98 etc as I recall USB support in the early windows was pretty
> awful have you had any experience with it or do I need a better laptop
> than my ancient Toshiba with win98.
> cheers Derek
> currently up to my ears in Landrovers

If you have USB that works, you are better off getting a J2534 interface
cable (like a Mongoose). They are far more flexible and are supported by
far more software tools.

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"WayneS" <wstockernospam@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> What code readers work on Subaru?
>
> I am looking to purchase an auto code reader/scaner. In looking at a lot
> of reviews on Amazon, etc. I notice a lot of comments like they don't work
> on all Japanese vehicles, namely Subaru's. I have a 2003 Legacy (and a 07
> Honda CR-V) It would be nice to have a reader that works on both.
>
> Looking at something like the Equus 3100 or the Actron CP9175 or anything
> else in the $100 +- price range. Any suggestions or oppinions appreciated.
>

Any OBDII-compliant scanner should work. It may not be able to read the
manufacturer-specific codes for Subaru, but it should be able to read all of
the generic PCM codes.

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"Uncle Ben" <ben@greenba.com> wrote in message
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On Aug 23, 9:52 am, "WayneS" <wstockernos...@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> What code readers work on Subaru?
>
> I am looking to purchase an auto code reader/scaner. In looking at a lot
> of
> reviews on Amazon, etc. I notice a lot of comments like they don't work on
> all Japanese vehicles, namely Subaru's. I have a 2003 Legacy (and a 07
> Honda
> CR-V) It would be nice to have a reader that works on both.
>
> Looking at something like the Equus 3100 or the Actron CP9175 or anything
> else in the $100 +- price range. Any suggestions or oppinions appreciated.

I got the AutoTap, at about $140. Let's you display dials and graphs
of data vs. time. Version 3.0 doesn't work on my '99 OBW, (it won't
stay connected to the car), but the 2.0 does. Both versions come with
the kit.

Uncle Ben

I used to use Autotap. I went to J2534. It is faster, not much more
expensive, and can do reflashes if neccessary.