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Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 18:26
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Hi folks. I would like some help on choosing what I would need as far as a scan diagnostic tool or general use.. clearing codes etc . Look forward to your suggestions and comments cheers
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Reply By: IvanTheTerrible - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 19:41

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 19:41
For a budget scan tool it's hard to go past Foxwell but I doubt on a budget you'll be totally happy with any. Our scantool was $6500 and still has some issues.
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Follow Up By: Member - nick boab - Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 08:51

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 08:51
I have noticed when doing a search on the internet there are many options from $100 to $500 ??
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Reply By: IvanTheTerrible - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 19:45

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 19:45
I would also ask why you need a scantool. The only vehicle I can think needs one is some Rangers to reset the lowbeam. Resetting codes doesnt repair the fault and cheap scan tools wont tell you what the fault is. It will just give you the code which you then need Google to try and figure it out.
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Follow Up By: Member - nick boab - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 19:51

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 19:51
Haha..Funny you should say that Ivan but it's the high beam not the low beam haha:))

Hmm I have got a bit to learn .
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Follow Up By: IvanTheTerrible - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 20:35

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 20:35
Did you fit driving lights or LED globes?
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Follow Up By: Member - nick boab - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 20:41

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 20:41
Spot light .
Edit Ivan it turned out to be high beam 20a fuse . Now to work out why its doing that . Job for the weekend :))
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Reply By: Member - Warren H - Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 18:23

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 18:23
If you just want to read and clear codes, monitor temps, rail pressure various ecu codes you can just get an obd2 reader and match it with Torque Pro for Android systems there are alternatives for iOS systems
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Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 19:27

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 19:27
I bought one of these. scanner....

iCarsoft CR PRO Plus Professional Multi-Brand Diagnostic Scanner Tool


I have used it about 4 times. 3 times to diagnose and clear faults on other vehicles and once on my Pajero. No issues with t and have had it for 4 years.
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Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 at 07:30

Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 at 07:30
Hi Nick,

I bought a “Scan Gauge II”. I use it mainly to monitor my transmission oil temperatures particularly when towing. It has the ability to scan and diagnose and clear faults. It also has a trip computer which is handy for monitoring fuel consumption. It is not the same as the diagnostic computers that the dealers use, but it does what I want it to do.

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