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    Im look for the best budget abs scan tool any suggestions thanks
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    Someone mentioned they pulled their ABS codes using a BAFX Bluetooth adapter and ChevroSys android app. I have both, but my abs isn't throwing codes so I haven't tried it yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SaukRapids View Post
    Someone mentioned they pulled their ABS codes using a BAFX Bluetooth adapter and ChevroSys android app. I have both, but my abs isn't throwing codes so I haven't tried it yet.

    i have that set up with a elm 327, i hooked it up to my tahoe and it read stored codes, i have no isses with it, but wanted to play, it also lets you clear history codes.

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    I got 1 for about $100 from Harbor Freight
    For the record : I am NOT a naked meth-head who shoves rocks up my butt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    i have that set up with a elm 327, i hooked it up to my tahoe and it read stored codes, i have no isses with it, but wanted to play, it also lets you clear history codes.
    well im trying to find one that read abs beacause im trying to find which hub needs preparing
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    Quote Originally Posted by cheatah faheatah View Post
    I got 1 for about $100 from Harbor Freight
    do you know which model it was
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    be a cold day in hell before i bought anything electronic from HF.

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    bludriver is pretty good chrisfix did a review on it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    be a cold day in hell before i bought anything electronic from HF.
    so harbor freight electronics is not good also do you have model number of yours also im tying to find which hub needs replacing
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    ChevroSys Scan Free (OBD2 & ELM327 for Chevrolet) - Apps on Google Play the app its free.

    this is the blue tooth scanner i have, had it for years now. some have issues witht hem these days due to china knockoffs. so they get this one.

    USED BAFX ELM327 Bluetooth OBD 2 CAN V1.5 Scan Tool Android - OBD Reader 661799212113 | eBay

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    ChevroSys Scan Free (OBD2 & ELM327 for Chevrolet) - Apps on Google Play the app its free.

    this is the blue tooth scanner i have, had it for years now. some have issues witht hem these days due to china knockoffs. so they get this one.

    USED BAFX ELM327 Bluetooth OBD 2 CAN V1.5 Scan Tool Android - OBD Reader 661799212113 | eBay

    ok thanks for help im sure their good for near future diagnostics
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    for a free app, it damn good. it also does engine live data, and reads/clears codes, but i only played with the abs part of it.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    for a free app, it damn good. it also does engine live data, and reads/clears codes, but i only played with the abs part of it.
    cool that model you recommended will i be able to find same one on amazon
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    for a free app, it damn good. it also does engine live data, and reads/clears codes, but i only played with the abs part of it.
    Amazon.com: New BAFX ELM327 Bluetooth OBD 2 CAN V1.5 Scan Tool Android OBD Reader / Scanner: Everything Else this is the one off amazon the same as the link you sent from ebay

    Amazon.com: BAFX Products Bluetooth Car Diagnostic OBDII Reader Scanner OBD Scan Tool for Android: Automotive and this is another model not sure if this one is the elm327 model
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    Amazon.com: BAFX Products Bluetooth Car Diagnostic OBDII Reader Scanner OBD Scan Tool for Android: Automotive this is the your bottom link if get this one cause its 1/2 the price of the other one.


    the elm 327 is its own brand, this bafx one is another brand. bafx seems to work better these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    Amazon.com: BAFX Products Bluetooth Car Diagnostic OBDII Reader Scanner OBD Scan Tool for Android: Automotive this is the your bottom link if get this one cause its 1/2 the price of the other one.


    the elm 327 is its own brand, this bafx one is another brand. bafx seems to work better these days.
    ok so which one would you prefrer i get i only check amazon because of faster shipping from you expirence i want the
    best one for info and detail and abs
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    id spend a few more bucks on the bafx. like i said a lot of people had issues with the elm's not working right. its hit or miss really.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    id spend a few more bucks on the bafx. like i said a lot of people had issues with the elm's not working right. its hit or miss really.
    oh i just notice they both say bfx in the description so are they the same or ,,,,
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    yup only one is like 40 bucks.

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    The bafx says u have to purchase torque pro does that mean torque lite wont read all the real time data and it says it doesnt read abs how did u get it to do that cause i need to pull mine
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