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1994 Subaru Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Mechanic, Code scanner, Dealer.
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Asked on August 19, 2007

Need Code reader for 94 Subaru SVX

Hi, my nae is Patti. I tried really hard to give you some money, but my paypal account just shut down due to the fact that I couldn't remember my info and I struck out three times.
If you can answer this question -I promise to come back and donate!
I have to set you up here...
I was going to buy a code reader for my other half Ben's birthday. He's a former Subaru dealership mechanic.
The car in question is a '94 Subaru SVX.
I cannot find a code scanner for it anywhere. The Subaru scanner is called a 'select monitor', and they sell them, but the price is thousands and I need under 200. I'd like both OBD I and OBD II for including other cars.
All the Japanese scanners I found do everything BUT Subarus, and the Subaru scanners do everything BUT the SVX. Someone must have made an aftermarket scanner for the pre-96 cars.. so their own mechanics could work on them. I'll cross my fingers that you have that elusive answer. Thanks a million, :) Patti
Avatar Asked by momatomic

Answer

Replied on August 19, 2007

Hi PAtti,

Try to get an OTC scanner. Keep an eye on E-bay.

This is one site that may help to get your feet wet in your search.
http://www.allstates.com/Scanner.html

IT is more than you want to spend...but isn't that usually the case? :wink:

Hey heres on in your range!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/pts/400075280.html

Before you buy, ask about it's capabilities.

Good Hunting!

I'll be looking for that "Have DONATED" next to your name- :wink: :D

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