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Post by unirok on May 15, 2006 10:25:46 GMT -6
I want to get a code scanner for my car but one that will work on both my Aurora and my GXP. I would prefer to get the one that plugs into a laptop because I assume it would have more features?
Any advice about them? Links and whatnots. thanks
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Post by bronze on May 15, 2006 16:50:55 GMT -6
I have one, I have a basic 70 dollar one from Pepboys. Unless you want to pay big bucks like 2000 for a scan tool get a basic one. they come with a CD that tells you a little info about the codes. Don't go crazy though, remember these things are jsut meant to point you to the general area of the problem. They will not telly you what the problem is specifically. You need to buy a factory service manual off of ebay as well. As for the multiple cars as long as they are both ODB I or ODB II you should be fine.
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Post by unirok on May 16, 2006 9:22:03 GMT -6
Thank Bronze, but I have read so mnay people claiming to just hook up thier laptops etc?
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Post by scottydl on May 16, 2006 9:24:07 GMT -6
In the hopes this thread will go further, I'm going to move it to Product Recommendations.
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Post by Aurora40 on May 26, 2006 7:13:07 GMT -6
aurorah.proboards47.com/index.cgi?board=reviews&action=display&thread=1142363905What is it you want out of the tool? Do you just want to read codes? Do you want to be able to pull PCM operating parameters? Do you only want it to work on GM cars? Only OBD-II cars? Do you want to be able to examine operating data over a period of time? I will say, laptop software would be my first choice if I were to do it again. The usefulness of recording a long session of data with a fast frame rate outweighs being able to use it on multiple brands of car, at least for me. Though I will say taking the laptop into the Corvette is a much bigger pain than taking the scan tool. Also the scan tool would work well if you had a buddy who could monitor it real-time and knew what he was looking for.
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Post by unirok on May 27, 2006 14:53:40 GMT -6
I just want to be able to read codes and get thier definitions on one unit. ODBII as well since my cars are all 96 and newer.
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Post by Aurora40 on May 28, 2006 8:14:28 GMT -6
Then you definitely don't need the expense or hassle of laptop software. There are lots of code readers out there. To me, one thing that sets AutoXray apart, at least for now, is that their tools support CAN. I believe all 2008 model cars will use CAN, and several GM cars already do. So going forward if you want the tool to remain useful, you may want to get one that is CAN compatible. My two cents. www.autoxray.com/products.aspx?sub=readers&id=42I got mine from here: www.levineautoparts.com/autcodscan.html |
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Post by unirok on May 28, 2006 13:19:07 GMT -6
Then you definitely don't need the expense or hassle of laptop software. There are lots of code readers out there. To me, one thing that sets AutoXray apart, at least for now, is that their tools support CAN. I believe all 2008 model cars will use CAN, and several GM cars already do. So going forward if you want the tool to remain useful, you may want to get one that is CAN compatible. My two cents. www.autoxray.com/products.aspx?sub=readers&id=42I got mine from here: www.levineautoparts.com/autcodscan.htmlThanks I think that is the one I will get. |
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