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2005 GMC C1500

Tiny
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2005 GMC C1500 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Will a dealer charge for using the code scanner to check engine light on? If so what is the best scanner
to but?
Sunday, February 1st, 2009 AT 11:21 AM

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Tiny
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Some of the national brand autostores will check some codes for free.

A code reader will only show codes, not live engine data.

A scanner will read codes and show live engine data. Some manufacturers do call a reader a code scanner.

Yes, I believe the dealership will charge for diagnostics/hooking up a scanner.

A high-end scanner that will show codes and live engine data can sell for several K.

If you just want a code reader, they cost less.
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009 AT 11:36 AM
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Thanks for the info
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009 AT 11:41 AM

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