OBDII scanners

[oz3litre]

Have any of you guys purchased an OBDII handheld scanner and if so, which one and how did it perform? I am thinking about buying one as there seems to be quite a few available online for $40 upwards. They are supposed to work with all cars using that protocol, but it is difficult to know how they go on our Alfas. We have a 159 2.4 JTDM and a 2004 GT 3.2 V6.

[ALFAAA]

Hi oz3litre,

If you have a laptop, log in to www.Multiecuscan.net and buy the software for 50 euros. All you only then need is to purchase the cables from Ebay.
I have calibrated my selespeed actuator and diagnosed faulty sensors on varies Alfa's with this and it works.
It worked for me.

I tried to use OBDII readers but had no luck

[oz3litre]

Thanks for that. Have you tried their free version?

[ALFAAA]

I have tried there free version but it only does the basics and you are limited ,gives you a picture how it works,
Once you are registered , You can clear or diagnose errors faults that come up.

[oz3litre]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like the best way to go. What cables are needed?