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Watchman

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Hello everybody. I am looking an OBD device for my Journey. It doesn't matter if it'll be connected with laptop or mobile device. I would like it to have as many settings as possible.
The budget is low, approx 100usd, so any recommendation is appreciated. Probably the purchase of an aftermarket software is a better solution from what I read, but I am still confused about the hardware.
Thank you in advance. :)

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Hi and thank you for the reply. I need it mostly for reading codes, but it would be nice if I could manage other options except from engine, for example ABS, HVAC, PCM, SRS, etc.
Of course I understand that it's hard to find a device+program that can do everything, so I'm just looking for the best option to my budget.
Tuning is not my first option rather than fixing problems.
It's an old Journey 2010, 2.4L.

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You can get a code reader online, just google it and you will see s ton of options. Try Harbor Freight as well. I got a basic code reader for under $30 from Amazon.  The more it does, the more it costs.  Mine does not read ABS,etc, just basic codes. The one you want would be a few hundred dollars and would not program anything.  I’m sure others will chime in...

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Thank you for helping me. An OBD reader is the most basic tool we could use and most of them are generic. This is why I asked if someone owns a device with better support specifically for our car in my budget. I don't want to diagnose the whole car, just to be informed of most of the problems that may occur by codes.

By the way I will have a look Harbor Freight, as you suggested.

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