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I went to the parts house(autozone) today to get a few parts and clear an O2 code on my Ranger(i didnt connect the sensors after installing a trans). I have borrowed scanners from this particular store many times but today they said no. According to the parts guy 'Beginning this week, due to Cali legislation OBD scanners can no longer be lent out by parts stores.' He said i can either buy one or take it to a dealer! F that! Has anyone else heard about this or is he crazy??  |  |  | | 07-16-2008, 05:31 AM | #2 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
First time I hear of this and try another Autozone to see if they tell you the same thing. | | | | | 07-16-2008, 05:39 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
I've never heard of that either... Sounds like they just want to sell you something... I agree, try another location... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 07-16-2008, 06:10 AM | #4 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
I just goggled this and nothing came back, maybe Autozone's policy changed but not the law!! | | | | | 07-16-2008, 03:19 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TX Posts: 140 |
If you've got a laptop, it might be worth investing in a USB interface (that is of course if you intend to break down and buy one). It's much more flexible than a code reader and costs about the same. __________________
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I heard the same thing yesterday. Like you I've rented or borrowed scanners many times from Autozone. I'm sure middle management saw the number of scanners being checked out and believed each rental could be turned into a sale and therefore changed the policy.
I broke down and brought a scanner, hell I should have a long time ago. __________________  | | | | | 07-24-2008, 12:39 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |
Quote: Originally Posted by the governor  I heard the same thing yesterday. | +1 tried to borrow a scanner in Erie - said ok, but didn't have any available. tried to do so in Pittsburgh - told we don't do that. | | | | |
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