Equus 3150 Great unit to isolate problems before you go to the shop

Really nice unit that has paid for itself in 3 uses. I was able to confirm/determine the trouble on a 2003 Ford Taurus, a 1998 Ford Ranger and a 2001 Honda Civic. The unit is easy to use with a very comprehensive manual and updates are easy. If you don't do your own work or you can't because you need special tools or whatever, this unit will put you right on the trouble so you can tell the Service Writer at the dealer exactly what is wrong rather than saying, "it makes a funny noise..." Be advised, this unit will reads codes in a way that displays the most serious code first. Don't go out and buy a bunch of parts based on 1 trouble code. Do your homework and make sure there are no other codes that would cause a fault in another area. You need more than just a casual knowledge of fault isolation and trouble shooting when using this unit or you can be led astray. It is a good reliable unit when used properly on the vehicle it supports. Shipping was super fast and the price was great. Tech support actually exist...I called them about a software update and got good support from a tech in the USA. 5 stars all around.

Equus 3150 Innova : Traded up from Equus 3100 to 3150

Got my 3100 a while back, and it pretty much paid for itself every time I used it. I was able to repair some inexpensive sensors, and not be at the mercy of the auto dealer or independent mechanics (who seem to be as expensive as the dealers anymore). When I started having ABS problems, the 3100 could not read ABS codes. So I sold it to my brother and upgraded to the 3150. He has only foreign cars, so there is no inexpensive code reader (as far as I have been able to figure out) that could read his ABS.

I'm also really happy with the 3150. Reads and clears ABS codes on many GM, Ford, and Chrysler cars. I have a 2002 Chevy and a 1997 Ford, and it will work on both. Be sure to check the list at the manufacturer's web site for your specific vehicle before purchasing. 3150 has already paid for itself also. Dealer wants $99 just to read a code. And if you know what the problem is up front, you can fix yourself, take to the most cost effective repair place, or at least negotiate over the phone before leaving your car for repair. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for DIY's with decent knowledge of automobile mechanics.

Equus 3150 Scanner

I bought this scanner because it had the ability to read ABS codes. My 2005 Caravan lit up the ABS light. This was the second time the light appeared. The first time, I paid $250 for an independent shop to diagnose the system and replace a wheel speed sensor. The second time, I used this scanner to dx the problem, replaced the sensor that it showed as bad, and I only paid $35 for the part. It's already paid for itself.