Equus 3173 Import OBD1 Code Reader

by Equus

Product Features

• Allows computer to output the service codes through the vehicle's instrument panel indicator lights
• Retrieves ECM and ABS vehicle computer codes
• Diagnostic trouble codes flash on the dashboard's "check engine" light
• Includes instructions in English, French, and Spanish
• Will not harm a vehicle's computer system

Product Details

Product Manual [238kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 10 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EW0KJA
• Item model number: 3173
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,729 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #80 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Diagnostic & Test Tools > Code Readers & Scan Tools

Product Description

This import code reader accesses a vehicle's on-board computer to retrieve engine and electronic transmission codes and ABS vehicle computer codes. Diagnostic trouble codes flash on the dashboard's "check engine" light. It connects to your vehicle's computer self-test connector and allows it to output the service codes through the vehicle's instrument panel indicator lights. It includes detailed instructions in English, French, and Spanish with illustrations and code definitions applications.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It is a rip-off, you do not need this product for obd1, September 23, 2008

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A. Sikdar "Annar Bap" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Equus 3173 Import OBD1 Code Reader (Misc.)

The check engine light came on in my honda 95 delsol, I googled on how to read the code and finally used a piece of small wire to read the code. When I saw this item on Amazon, I thought it would be some kind of electronic code reader, so I bought it, to my surprise the kit had a booklet and couple of jumper connectors. You can find all the information on how to read OBD1 coded just by googling. For honda and toyota vehicles you will need a piece of wire! The material value of this product should not be more than $2.00. I bought it for $25 which is completely rip-off. I felt I was an idiot to buy this product!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pricey for what it does!, December 27, 2008

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Georvar (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Equus 3173 Import OBD1 Code Reader (Misc.)

Except for the book it came with explaining some stuff and about different makes & models thus shedding some more light on the issue, the unit itself has nothing much in it as some other reviewer wrote, you could do what it does with a paper clip or a flat blade screwdriver. I agree..

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SImple tool, May 19, 2007

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Aaa Travel Money "Dan" (CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Equus 3173 Import OBD1 Code Reader (Misc.)

its a simple product to use. I didnt really need it because you and do the same thing this tool does with a paper clip, just stick a paper clip in both sides of the connector and watch the engine light blink. But nice item comes with a great book that shows all the codes and how to read them. A+ for me