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nc north dakota | The check engine light comes and goes on the trucks. one is an 05 and other is 08, both with the cummins isx. i want to purchase an otc code reader and would like a few opinions. The snap-on guy and my local parts store have the same story, one tool is around 500 dollars and the other that will do more than just read/clear codes is 1500 dollars. I feel that the one that only reads and clears codes will work for what i want to do. So, for those of you that are familiar with these otc tools, is the more expensive diagnostic tool worth it?
what i expect out of the tool is to be able to find out why the check engine/abs light is on. Then determine if it is something that I want to fix in my little shop or take the truck to a heavy duty repair shop. I recently have had both trucks to wallworks in fargo,one i knew needed alot of work but the older truck was a total surprise on what was repaired. Now i'm wishing I would have tried to repair both in my shop. especially since the check engine light has come back on on both within 250-500 miles.
This electronic "bs" sounds like a big hassle, but haven't had to get a tow yet.....knock on wood. My 3406 and NTC weren't that old when they've been pulled home a few times .
TIA
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