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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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something wrong with my car,
i feel go to garage is too much trouble,
garage far away my home,
so i want to get a tool check car,
I don't want to go to auto repair shop until I fail to fix the problem,
which tool check your car, mini VCI or others,
some suggesthion!
 
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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mini VCI whit out the techstream tool and registration it's useless , here is a very good tool for diag engine light ,ABS,SRS AND CAN OBD 2 ,this is the same tool that snapon sells under the bluepoint name for $400 plus Amazon.com: INNOVA 3150 ABS / SRS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive
 
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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if it's too complicated better bring it to repair shop and learn a lot from them
 
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by full house
if it's too complicated better bring it to repair shop and learn a lot from them
it's good idea,
i'm afraid can spend me too much money.
 
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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What vehicle we talking about, year, engine? In the 90s the float broke on my VW with Weber /Holley with mother and 2 boys in car. I walked to closest auto parts and bought a float for a Pinto/Vega and walked back and installed and went on my way. The TE/T1 to E1 jumper might give you codes if that applies to your Toyota. Worked on my first Toyota/Camry 90 days after I bought it. 94 Camry 2.2 glad it is Non-interference!
 
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