# Best/cheapest code scanner that shows deleted/pending codes? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [September 8, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-cheapest-code-scanner-that-shows-deleted-pending-codes/267687 "2013-09-08T18:49:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 12
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2013, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-cheapest-code-scanner-that-shows-deleted-pending-codes/267687/12 "2013-09-09T09:58:51Z")
> [@whoda thunk?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whoda-thunk/53444/11): > > When CEL/DTC codes are cleared…they are gone. Any associated I/M monitors go into “Not Ready” mode. > > They will display that until the vehicle has gone through the proper drive cycles for each monitor. They will then show either “Ready” or throw a code. > > If you went to an auction and scanned a car that had I/M monitors in “not ready” status…they were reset very recently. Either gamble on an easy fix…or walk. > > I have the CHEAPEST scanner I’ve seen. Actron lowest level reader from Advance Auto…it has the ability to check I/M monitors. > > What models are you using? Ive got this joint [http://www.ebay.com/itm/UPDATABLE-SUPER-CAN-OBD-II-OBD-2-Code-Scanner-Reader-NEW-TP-280CAN-/350871572723?pt=Motors\_Automotive\_Tools&hash=item51b19350f3&vxp=mtr](http://www.ebay.com/itm/UPDATABLE-SUPER-CAN-OBD-II-OBD-2-Code-Scanner-Reader-NEW-TP-280CAN-/350871572723?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item51b19350f3&vxp=mtr) it actually says it does check im status but ive never been able to? Just reset my tahoe cel for evap and tried to find im status with no luck --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-cheapest-code-scanner-that-shows-deleted-pending-codes/267687)._