OBD II scanner for 2004 Outback

alisoncc · Post by **alisoncc** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 1:04 am

Need to pick up a low cost OBD II code reader ASAP. A while back tried an Autel MS509, which seemd to work intermittently, now looking at the AL519 off ebay for $120. Apparently item located in Melbourne. Anyone had any success with this unit?

Driving a MY04 Gen04 Outback. Apparently there were some issues with pre-2006 subbies and OBDII in Oz. Looked at a few of the code reader variants, need something stand-alone to chuck in the glove compartment and retrieve when necessary, rather than all the other possibilities. Any advice appreciated.

alisoncc · Post by **alisoncc** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:19 pm

Although I didn't get any replies to my query, I chose to go a head and purchased an AL519 via Ebay. Worked straight out of the box. Haven't yet evaluated all of the functionality but the unit seems to do the job.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:58 am

I personally haven't used this model but it looks like it should do the job.

Are you having troubles with your Outback?

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:56 am

Nice Alisoncc, what about the elmscan ones on eBay - I have one that I got for a commodore I never drove, so it's just been wrapped up on a shelf ever since; does anyone know if these work on Subees?

BTW RSR_555: Did you get my msg re the cam wheel etc. Cheers

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:37 am

dyrgutt wrote:BTW RSR_555: Did you get my msg re the cam wheel etc. Cheers

Yep.. just got to remember when I'm at the workshop. I'll check today for you.

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:32 pm

Cheers mate, very much appreciated.

Post by **TOONGA** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:27 pm

dyrgutt wrote: what about the elmscan ones on eBay... does anyone know if these work on Subees?

According to the scantool website if you download the latest software it should work.

TOONGA