MAC Tools Diagnostics

Feb. 24, 2012

Mac Tools introduces an advanced new way in code reading with the Mac Tools Task Series.

The TaskConnect Trilingual OBD II, CAN and ABS Scan Tool (No. ET1505AN)
The TaskPlus Trilingual OBD II/EOBD and CAN Scan Tool (No. ET1205AN)
The TaskCode Trilingual OBD II/EOBD and CAN Code Reader (No. ET105AN)

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