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Old 10-12-2013, 12:35 PM   #1
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Fair enough.. Another option would be to purchase a code reader. I see some pretty cheap ones but if the problem is anywhere other than the ecu (trans, body, power steering, etc..) it won't tell you much.
I personally have one.

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Since, I bought an additional cable so I can use it to read codes on other cars without having to dig out the cable that is installed in my yaris. It seems I read the codes on one car (for fun mostly), and I have now turned into the neighborhood / family code reader.
Likewise. Since getting mine, I have done approx. $700 worth or reads.

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They charge for reading codes in Canada when the car is under warranty?
Usually, yes.

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What about battery testing... Do the stores in Canada charge for a battery test?
Some do, some don't
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Old 10-12-2013, 01:46 PM   #2
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They charge for reading codes in Canada when the car is under warranty?
Usually, yes.
Boy oh boy.. I would have a problem with that.. My car is under warranty.. CEL came on.. Fix it!
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Old 10-14-2013, 03:00 PM   #3
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Boy oh boy.. I would have a problem with that.. My car is under warranty.. CEL came on.. Fix it!
Yes, that is my beef.
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