best OBD II scanner for 2003 Accord or newer Hondas

jim beam > wrote in news:jfmdnQ3Ai81Y-
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> On 12/23/2009 08:21 AM, jim beam wrote:
>> On 12/23/2009 07:57 AM, Stewart wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I'm thinking of buying a scanner for my 2003 4cyl Accord LX but also
>>>> want to be able to use it on any newer Hondas I might buy. Any
>>>> recommendations for a non-mechanic ?
>>>>
>>>> Also, on the 2003 Accord, where will this plug in? Thanks.
>>>
>>> I wonder why they just don't put a USB interface in the cars already,
>>> then distribute a program that would read the codes and dive directly
>>> into the troubleshooting of the code based on the car ID.
>>>
>>>
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>> car manufacturers fought a common obd standard tooth and nail. its
>> existence is one of the few instances where government actually got it
>> right and could see that fully proprietary coding would be the ultimate
>> in lock-in device and end up costing the consumer up the wazoo. it would
>> also put all the independent repair shops out of business overnight,
>> which is ultimately why we have what we have today.
>>
>> but the car manufacturers still don't like it. the intent of obd has
>> been diluted with all the tier two codes, the "proprietary" codes, which
>> are completely inconsistent. iow, manufacturers, with constant lobbying
>> and back-door influence, want to make it difficult and more expensive
>> for a mom & pop garage to exist, and keep the vehicle coming back to the
>> dealer. you can expect that trend to continue - the nature of politics,
>> influence and business interests being what they are, a fully
>> "universal", accessible-by-anyone software interface will simply never
>> exist.
>>
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> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091226/...dent_mechanics
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Just wait until integrated console controls become widespread.
Where a LCD display,touchscreen and microprocessor controls your dash,your
radio,heater,AC,NAV system.etc.
strictly company specific(custom),and once it's out of
production;irreplacable and the death of your car.

Planned obsolesence.

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