OBDII Code Reader for Father's Disco

[Roughtx]

I am looking for a code reader for my dad's disco for Christmas. Any ideas if this would work with a 2004 Discovery II?

Amazon.com: Actron CP9410 PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive

 

[Roughtx]

Or should I just buy a much nicer one that has all the bells and whistles like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9180..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1291757908&sr=8-1

 

[Disco4meplz]

The first one will tell codes with any parts store should be able to do for free. The second one actually displays readings from various sensors to help troubleshoot a problem.

I would take the second one just because I've had training on how to use such items. If your dad actually does repairs himself the second one would be way better. if he wants to check if he needs to go to the mechanic to get his vehicle fixed the first one should be fine.

 

[Disco Mike]

First, I think giving your Dad a scanner is a grate idea. How mechanical is your Dad, what is your budget? a Good scanner still won't read a few of our Rovers issues, like the 3 Amigos, SRS and SLS.
That being said, go to, http://www.canobd2.com/Products/Tools.aspx and read up on their different scanners, don't faint at the prices cause if you want one of these, you will then go to Amazon.com and buy for lots less. I settled on the 3130 and it is a good scanner for any vehicles, especially our Discos. By the way, I paid $134 for it and have saved a bunch of money since.
Good luck and whatever you get him, I am sure he will love it.

 

[Roughtx]

I think I am going to get the 3130. Thanks for the information. My dad isn't really mechanical, but he has given me a lot over the years so I don't mind spending a little on him. This is the one I am getting:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KID31K/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1291839784&sr=8-1

 

[Disco Mike]

He will have fun trying it on different vehicles and their on-line support is to die for.

 

[Disco Mike]

If you are a responsible Rover owner, you don't drive with a bad MAF, not if you don't want all the extra expenses caused by doing that.

 

[Coppage]

Hi, I bought a 2000 Discovery II. I week after driving it, I now have a check engine light and the dreaded 3 amigos. The three amigos lit up after I hit the brakes ******* a bump. So I too am looking for a good diagnostic tool and found this old thread. I noticed that the 3130 is still for sell. I also saw newer models. Would the higher series models work as well. There's one that has ABS support. Is that worth getting? I also seen three where folks have bought some plug just or the three amigos issues. With a tool like this would I still need that plug? Or is that plug a thing you just leave connected to block the error code?

Thanks,
Michael


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[Coppage]

I was thinking of this one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QIUGVI/ref=aw_2nd_sims_1?pi=SY115&simLd=1


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