Code reader

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  1. Lordzeratul

    Lordzeratul Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone, i need a good code reader for my 2009 vnm. Can anyone help me find a good one. Not a professional like JPro or Volvo software. Sometimes more simple to read codes, that's it.

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    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    I used this, but also you can retrieve codes down the dash. Better option is OTR diagnostic tool since it can do forced regen and bypass limp mode I believe
     
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    Lordzeratul Bobtail Member

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    Does it works in old trucks, my truck is a 2009. ?
     
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    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    It should. Buy it and try it. Amazon have a good return policy with no questions asked. It worked on my 2016
     
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    Is that I'm scared bc i bought one of those scanners and when i uset it it blanked the computer, i ended paying over 1k to program the computer again.
     
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    xsetra Road Train Member

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    I use Diesel Decoder on my 2017 Cascadia.
    It's a scan code reader. Diesel Laptops sells it.
    Another is OTR brand.