obd2 auto scanner

[ledzep68]

Does anyone have any advice about choosing an obd2 scanner? There is the obd2 pocket scan tool for about $79.00 , then there is the obd2 autoscanner for $149.00. There doesnt seem to be much difference in the features.The autoscanner gives the on screen code definitions,thats about the only difference.I can just get a haynes obd2 manual for $16.00 which has ALL the codes. Any way, this is a great site with lots of good info by cool people. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[inh]

get the scanguage from www.scanguage.com it has so many features, i LOVE it. highly recommeneded

 

[ExplorerDMB]

just make sure you aren't getting JUST a reader - get a true scanner that has MIL reset/clear availability.

-Drew

 

[spindlecone]

get the scanguage from www.scanguage.com it has so many features, i LOVE it. highly recommeneded

Ditto, good item for the buck, had a group buy awhile back, great price like 99 bux, maybe we could do another one.

 

[Glacier991]

In the Under the Hood and Driveline section there is a computers forum... some good articles about scanners and code readers.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! The new (but expensive) scanners have OBD I, and II reading capabilities. I'm not sure if they have the CAN scanners out yet, but it is a possibility. Just make sure that your scanner has the correct adapters for your vehicle. Some of them are capable of downloading everything to a PC. It all depends upon the price, quality, name brand, features, options, etc.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Yes, there are CAN scanners - but I'm sure he's just looking for something to scan his vehicle.

-Drew