OBD II Diagnostic Tools ..... opinions please !!
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OBD II Diagnostic Tools ..... opinions please !!
whats the best bang for your buck ?
I've looked at actron , and deals that hook up to your laptop via usb. ..
If I could get something to read both ford and dodge, that would be better. .. not that I am questioning the reliability of my vehicles
- Yes I know every auto store reads them for free... I just can't live another day without these fabulous inventions in my toolbox though
I've looked at actron , and deals that hook up to your laptop via usb. ..
If I could get something to read both ford and dodge, that would be better. .. not that I am questioning the reliability of my vehicles
- Yes I know every auto store reads them for free... I just can't live another day without these fabulous inventions in my toolbox though
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It would be an excellent long term investment to get one thats better than the bare minimum readers. They never tell the whole story of whats wrong like the readers at the dealership do. BMW has their own program and hardware called the "GT one," but I think GM just uses the "Genesis" generic testers. They're pretty sweet, show real time graphs, etc., but very expensive.
I havent used anything else, so I cant comment. I dont know what Ford and Dodge do for their scanners.
I havent used anything else, so I cant comment. I dont know what Ford and Dodge do for their scanners.
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It would be an excellent long term investment to get one thats better than the bare minimum readers. They never tell the whole story of whats wrong like the readers at the dealership do. BMW has their own program and hardware called the "GT one," but I think GM just uses the "Genesis" generic testers. They're pretty sweet, show real time graphs, etc., but very expensive.
I havent used anything else, so I cant comment. I dont know what Ford and Dodge do for their scanners.
I havent used anything else, so I cant comment. I dont know what Ford and Dodge do for their scanners.
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Miller Tools DBR III Scan Tool CH6020A-AM
SPX Miller Tools StarMobile Date Recorder
Miller Tools StarSCAN Essential Kit CH9400-AM
these are the ones we use at the dodge dealership. We had a cheap $600 auto-xray scanner at the last shop I worked at. it read OBD1 Domestics as well OBD2 domestics and imports. the only thing I could not read was abs and air bags, and specific manufacter codes that required a much more expensive scanner. Snap On is a popular setup, plus if you get it off a tool truck, you could make payments on it
SPX Miller Tools StarMobile Date Recorder
Miller Tools StarSCAN Essential Kit CH9400-AM
these are the ones we use at the dodge dealership. We had a cheap $600 auto-xray scanner at the last shop I worked at. it read OBD1 Domestics as well OBD2 domestics and imports. the only thing I could not read was abs and air bags, and specific manufacter codes that required a much more expensive scanner. Snap On is a popular setup, plus if you get it off a tool truck, you could make payments on it
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Obviously I don't have $3k+ to throw down on a scanner..I just want something to read the codes, and be able to clear them after I fix the issues.
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i have something called VAG-COM that is VW/Audi specific but it also scans anything that has a OBDII port. I have never used it on anything but a VW/Audi. it scans everything from engine codes, tranny codes, finds electical problems, airbags, and ABS. You can make changes to the system like to turn off beeps and lights to changing what happens when you press certain buttons on the remote. I recently used it to make my car roll down the windows and open the sunroof when i hold the unlock key for 5 seconds.
the software is free from Ross Tech but the cable is about 150 bucks.
the software is free from Ross Tech but the cable is about 150 bucks.
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i have something called VAG-COM that is VW/Audi specific but it also scans anything that has a OBDII port. I have never used it on anything but a VW/Audi. it scans everything from engine codes, tranny codes, finds electical problems, airbags, and ABS. You can make changes to the system like to turn off beeps and lights to changing what happens when you press certain buttons on the remote. I recently used it to make my car roll down the windows and open the sunroof when i hold the unlock key for 5 seconds.
the software is free from Ross Tech but the cable is about 150 bucks.
the software is free from Ross Tech but the cable is about 150 bucks.
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Matco and Snap-on make real nice scanners but they aren't cheap... in price. Like someone else said, you can make payments if you buy it from the truck.
What's your budget?
What's your budget?
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