Hi,
I am lookinf for a OBD II scanner for 2003 Volvo S60 to detect engine/transmission/emission problems and possible solutions.
Does any Volvo Forum user know a good model for domestic and imported cars? Thanks! xzw6zc
A good OBD II for Volvo cars
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Good or cheap 
I have an Actron (search this site) that I got for $29 or $39 and it's good. Simple, durable, idiot-proof.
I used to have a laptop + software serial-to-OBDII port adaptor and it was too much. Not too much money, just too much overload.
My Actron and any reader you buy reads OBDII codes, which is a standard set used all over the world. Volvo, in addition, has more specific codes but you need an expensive reader to get to them.
I have an Actron (search this site) that I got for $29 or $39 and it's good. Simple, durable, idiot-proof.I used to have a laptop + software serial-to-OBDII port adaptor and it was too much. Not too much money, just too much overload.
My Actron and any reader you buy reads OBDII codes, which is a standard set used all over the world. Volvo, in addition, has more specific codes but you need an expensive reader to get to them.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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The "less expensive" readers will get you engine and (most) emission codes. I doubt any will get you transmission codes. Maybe someone else knows for sure, but I think that's a different attachment (plug-in) point and sets of codes.
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