Both terms apply to the same device. There isn't a difference.
Both terms are acceptable and anybody in a shop will know what your talking about. An automotive scanner is really called a "Scan Tool" and this tool connects to the cars computer and can access stored codes, clear codes, look and display instant data stream from the cars various inputs, perform special functions such as activate headlights. A code reader can just display a code and does not show any data which may pertain to the code.
No obd2 requires a code reader or scanner.
No, you need an OBD2 scanner in order to retrieve the code.
a scanner, or gun.
If you fixed the problem you need a code reader/Scanner and erase them off the PCM with the OBD2 reader/scanner
You need OBD2 reader or scanner to get the codes
You need a OBD2 scanner/code reader to get stored codes and to erase them
A ccd scanner (Charge-Couple Device scanner is a gun-type scanner often used at check-out counters), and a laser scanner (most expensive and best type).
One can download a scanner bar code reader from the iPhone 5 from the Apple app store. There are many applications that can achieve this, some of them are: Scan Life, Scan - QR, Red Laser.
Yes a OBD 2 scanner/reader will work on your car
Reading diagnostic codes is easy. The driver plugs the reader/scanner into the diagnostic port of the vehicle, and the scanner/reader will give a code if there is a problem, and tell them the type of problem.
the scanner/code reader needs to be plugged in the obd2 connector to get power if you don't plug it in how can the tool work