Ok guys. I'm looking for some input on "On Board Diagnostic II" code readers.
My '99 Taurus is having an evaporative emission system problem -- according to the code that AutoZone read for me. It might be something as simple as the fuel cap, but in reading the manual there are other components to the system that could be the problem. It looks like it would be helpful if I had a code reader while I'm trying to run this down -- at least to be clearing the code without clearing the whole Powertrain Control Module memory by disconnecting the battery.
It looks like code readers range in price from about $75 on up. Here is one place I found from searching online, with a number of brands:
http://www.autobarn.net/obdcoreandsc.html
Does anyone have experience finding that one brand is better than others? I'm really interested in doing this "on the cheap" but don't want to waste money on any "junk" code reader. I'll probably try to pick up something locally rather than order one, so chime in if you have any opinion about ones that might be available at the common auto parts retailers.
Thanks in advance for any input.