obd 2 obd II scan tool options for explorer

[sethpdx]

Ive been reseaching scan tools for my 1996 explorer. I like this one

$162.97

http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=10963

seems like a good deal with my budget being $200

I did a search and didn't feel like any post had covered scanners for explorers with this budget.

anyone have ANY scan tool information or suggestions?

 

[wpurple]

Looks like a nice stand alone device, I opted for the www.autotap.com one as I can do a bit more having the laptop.

 

[bmacd]

I'm happy with my purchase of the ScanGuage. http://www.scangauge.com/

-=bmacd=-

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Here is some information: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80707

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147643

I moved this to the EECV/OBDII section under the Computer section. It can still be discussed there.

-Drew

 

[Glacier991]

Many folks need OBD-1 and OBD-2. If all you ned is OBD-2, there are so darn many choices these days.... a lot of the better 2 only choices involve the use of laptops as the computing device. In fact FORD is going to laptops as their scantool of choice in the shop.

Thatsaid, there are a lot of great scanners out there that are stand alone. Alas fewer and fewer than can do OBD-2 and OBD-1.

 

[fast_dave]

What brand of laptop program gets high marks for OBDII?

 

[Glacier991]

www.myscantool.com

 

[78f460]

Can the scan tool shown at the of the page show transmission codes? My o/d light blinks and I'm trying to find a tool to read the codes.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Yes it'll retrieve trans codes.

-Drew