(Bear with us here as we satisfy our corporate overlords’ desire for revenue. Don’t worry, Chris has a Honda Pilot review coming up for you to read over your lunch hour! That said, there are some items here you might find useful. I’m thinking of picking up a portable booster, as I’m sick of dealing with flailing jumper cables in the dark. – Ed)
Another prime day is upon us and there are hundreds of deals to be made. What has become the Black Friday of Amazon is also quickly becoming one of the best reasons to be a Prime member. If you’re not already, it’s not too late to sign up and enjoy the deals, just follow this link. Let’s take a look at some interesting Prime Day items.
GOOLOO 1500A Portable Car Jump Starter
Give things a boost when you find yourself flatlined, without waiting for a good Samaritan. These portable jump starters are an essential part of any emergency kit.
TORQ BUF502X Orbital Polisher kit
Buff out those scratches and dings to bring your vehicle’s finish to a factory shine. Included in this nine-piece kit is everything you need to get started saving yourself some elbow grease.
ANCEL AD410 Enhanced ODBII Code Reader
If you’ve ever wanted a handy tool to quickly read check engine light codes, an ODBII reader is it. This handy size should fit into most toolboxes.
Moso Natural Air Purifying bag
Get rid of those lingering odors from your car, or keep them from happening in the first place, with these handy air purifying bags. Also ideal for use around your house.
Bestek 200W Power Inverter
Ever wished your vehicle came with AC power plugs? This 200W inverter is a quick and easy way to enable powering basic AC devices from your car’s 12-volt plugs.
Car seat organizer
Keep that mess contained in a handy seat organizer. Fits most vehicles between the front or second row captain’s chairs. Ideal for storing games or books to use while on long road trips.
EJ’s LED interior lights
Add style and modern looks to the inside of your vehicle with a set of four LED lights. Available in a selection of colors, these LED lights connect to most 12V power sources and are easy to install.
Chemical Guys Waffle Weave Microfiber Towel
Microfiber towels are one of the must haves in any detailer’s toolbox. These waffle weaved towels provide excellent absorption for streak-free drying.
Rhino USA Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge
Keeping your tires inflated to the right pressure is important before taking off on any road trips. This heavy-duty gauge also comes in a handy storage bag to stash away when it’s not being used.
Drive Auto Car Garbage Can
Finding a place to store all the fast food and snack package waste can be a pain. Instead of tying a plastic bag to your armrest, use one of these handy, portable cloth garbage bags instead. Available in single or multi-packs.
How much is a 12V, 10,000,000 candlepower spotlight to put in the back window so you can hit high-beam-forgetter-drivers back?
May be a bit larger than you need…
https://www.amazon.com/million-Candlepower-Volt-Spotlight-Magnetic/dp/B0083PCT8U
$138.00US
Those are handy for tailgaters, too.
The code scanner looks okay for CEL diagnostics, but I want one that can read the SRS ECU, ABS ECU, BCM, etc. A neighbor scanned my daughter’s Forte Koup this weekend, using a Snap-on Modis Edge scanner, to see why the SRS light was on, and picked up B1515 (Buckle Switch Driver Defect). He cleared the code, and I sprayed tons of contact cleaner into the buckle. We’ll see if the light stays off – if it comes back on, I’ll be buying a new buckle assembly (around $65).
The Modis Edge? It’s discontinued, but you can find used ones on eBay for $2300 or so – ouch. Man, it’s nice. Live data, and SureTrack, that tells you what other techs did that resolved the same codes on similar vehicles.
Man… that sure sounds nice! $2300 is a little more than just a shade tree mechanic’s tool but it sure is nice.
There are hand held consumer grade that can read live data and codes for other modules. Many have different levels so depending on how much you spend you can access more and more modules.
A professional level option that is affordable for the serious DIY’er is AutoEnginuity Like the consumer level tools you get more features for more money. They have it set up that you buy the base which gets you access to most modules and packs for enhanced access for specific brands or group of brands that replicates the vast majority if not all of that brand’s Factory scan tool. For example you can program transponder keys, do bidirectional control, or things like change between the different factory tire sizes and/or axle ratios, turn on/off options like DRLs ect.
The other options are the bluetooth/wifi dongles and a good program often times brand specific.
I use a OBDLink unit, the software that comes with it is good for the basic powertrain but for extra money you can get extra functionality. I haven’t looked into the specifics of it as I use FORScan which is a ford specific program that gives you essentially full IDS (Ford’s factory tool) capability. For example on the MKZ I just purchased it took about a minute to enable the ability to enter an address into the Nav while the vehicle is in motion. I’ve seen some other mfg specific apps for Android. Don’t know if their is a H/K one or not, but worth looking into.
This site is awkward to use now because Amazon has plugged into it.
This is a paid add by Amazon.
So much for the TRUTH.
If TTAC’s owners want to generate cash ensure the software is compatible and always ensure like this article it is clearly spelt out that its an advertisement.
Its really not so bad, all auto related stuff. I am guessing this site would cease to exist if it had to rely on donations from readers to keep the lights on. Necessary evil, plus, I may just buy that power inverter.
Besides, was reading Jalopnik over the weekend and they were plugging 50% off Adam and Eve $ex toys in an actual article devoted to the subject. I think TTAC wins this round of the journalistic integrity awards.
>This is a paid add by Amazon.
Perhaps you missed the disclaimer at the beginning of this post:
(Bear with us here as we satisfy our corporate overlords’ desire for revenue.)
smh…
dantes,
The disclaimer text should be far more imposing.
These ads will reduce TTAC readership.
Jesus Christ. I guess it was only a matter of time.
The Gooloo listing is worth looking at if only to see what their definition of a yacht is.
I noticed things were different after the “Akismet” addition!
“Dung exists in the WaPo’s owner’s head!”