Scanners and scan tools

[Tommy Gun]

If you have one, please post up what you have.

Likes and dislikes?

Been looking at them for a while, but there are so many to choose from.

Would like to stay under $300 and cover a variety of cars. :look:


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[Gr8snkbite]

Many are way cheaper than that.....and practically all cover most cars going back ten years or so....I think you've used mine before, or at least took it with you once.....

[Tommy Gun]

Many are way cheaper than that.....and practically all cover most cars going back ten years or so....I think you've used mine before, or at least took it with you once.....


What type was it? :waiting2:

[tekheavy]

I've had this one for years. Actron CP9135. Works great and fairly cheap.

9611

[Tommy Gun]

Thanks Tek, I'll have a look at it. :tiphat2:

[Alloy Dave]

If you have one, please post up what you have.

Likes and dislikes?

Been looking at them for a while, but there are so many to choose from.

Would like to stay under $300 and cover a variety of cars. :look:


.I have the older version of the SCT tuner. I've only used it about twice, so my feedback is nearly worthless.

[Tommy Gun]

All I have is the SCT and an old EEC-IV reader.

They both only read some codes w/ no further info, sorta useless.

Looking for something more involved and something I could use on neighbors cars if need be.

[ati]

:popcorn:

[Gr8snkbite]

All I have is the SCT and an old EEC-IV reader.

They both only read some codes w/ no further info, sorta useless.

Looking for something more involved and something I could use on neighbors cars if need be.

mine reads codes, freeze frames data when the code popped up to see what the eng was doing, clears them, etc....can even data record and download to the puter....:grin:

mines an Innova model 3130

[Tommy Gun]

mine reads codes, freeze frames data when the code popped up to see what the eng was doing, clears them, etc....can even data record and download to the puter....:grin:

mines an Innova model 3130

Thanks.

I'm looking at the latest Innova model.

[Tommy Gun]

:popcorn:


:hey2:

[68fastback]

Thanks.

I'm looking at the latest Innova model.

:doh2: ...which is what?

[Stew]

ACTRON CP9580 $252 AMAZON.com w/free shipping. Very powerful tool that should serve your needs well into the future.

[Tommy Gun]

Ended up ordering this one.

It does OBD2, ABS, SRS and CAN protocols.

Just doesn't do older OBD1, which is not a problem.

Got it new for under $200


http://www.equus.com/Product/3160/ABS_CanOBD2-Scan-Tool


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[KC BadCat]

I just use my android phone and Torque application, along with a $99 bluetooth obd plugin..........also use it as a instrument/readout for temps, voltage, fuel rail pressure, etc. It will read and clear codes.

[onecrazydog]

If you have one, please post up what you have.

Likes and dislikes?

Been looking at them for a while, but there are so many to choose from.

Would like to stay under $300 and cover a variety of cars. :look:


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Whatever you get, make sure it is NOT this one... The thing is junk...

http://www.equus.com/Product/3160/ABS_CanOBD2-Scan-Tool

[Joe G]

Whatever you get, make sure it is NOT this one... The thing is junk...

http://www.equus.com/Product/3160/ABS_CanOBD2-Scan-Tool:lol:


:ohsnap:

[Tommy Gun]

I just use my android phone and Torque application, along with a $99 bluetooth obd plugin..........also use it as a instrument/readout for temps, voltage, fuel rail pressure, etc. It will read and clear codes.

I looked at those too, just not sure of the future of using it.

[Tommy Gun]

Whatever you get, make sure it is NOT this one... The thing is junk...

http://www.equus.com/Product/3160/ABS_CanOBD2-Scan-Tool


I'm calling you Badboy from now on. :nonono:


Lol

[68fastback]

...that one is pricey too!

[Tommy Gun]

...that one is pricey too!

I found it online for less than 1/2 that price.

[Alloy Dave]

Ended up ordering this one.

It does OBD2, ABS, SRS and CAN protocols.

Just doesn't do older OBD1, which is not a problem.

Got it new for under $200


http://www.equus.com/Product/3160/ABS_CanOBD2-Scan-Tool


.You're not going to work on my Honduh then? :yellowcard3:

[Tommy Gun]

I don't do Honduhs.



Scanner came in today, superfast shipping. :faint:

[6-Speed]

I use this budget Harbor Freight scan tool. It does the basic stuff like displaying/clearing OBDII codes and Emissions status.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/Six_Speed/OBD_Reader.jpg

[Tommy Gun]

I tried my scan tool today on a couple cars.


I think it doesn't work right?


On my track car I have a pretty loud exhaust leak on the drivers side from the track.

It didn't even tell me it found it. :nonono:













:tease2:




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[onecrazydog]

On my track car I have a pretty loud exhaust leak on the drivers side from the track.

It didn't even tell me it found it. :nonono:

















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Maybe it's still looking...

[Joe G]

Maybe it's still looking...TG's scan tool gets lost like he does?

:doh2:

[Tommy Gun]

:hey2:

[Gr8snkbite]

I tried my scan tool today on a couple cars.


I think it doesn't work right?


On my track car I have a pretty loud exhaust leak on the drivers side from the track.

It didn't even tell me it found it. :nonono:













:tease2:




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just cause theres a leak, doesnt mean it'll throw a code.....:groan:

[Tommy Gun]

just cause theres a leak, doesnt mean it'll throw a code.....:groan:


Don't the exhaust gaskets have sensors on them? :look:

[Joe G]

Don't the exhaust gaskets have sensors on them? :look:Just this one... :fart:

[rown4au]

let me know what you think, I am still figuring my innova 3160 out and waiting for the track car to throw its phantom check engine light.

[Tommy Gun]

I gotta make something around here throw a code and see how it responds. :look:

[Joe G]

I gotta make something around here throw a code and see how it responds. :look:Check Granny's Honduh.

[overtime]

I gotta make something around here throw a code and see how it responds. :look:

I'm very interested in your thoughts and input on this scanner. I'm needing to purchase one, but just don't know which one.

[Tommy Gun]

I'm very interested in your thoughts and input on this scanner. I'm needing to purchase one, but just don't know which one.

This one seems to cover quite a bit and is upgradeable for the future...

[overtime]

Did this unit come with a USB connection for a PC or a serial cable? Thanks

[Tommy Gun]

Did this unit come with a USB connection for a PC or a serial cable? Thanks

Just looked...it has a USB cable, looks like one of my camera's connections.