What's a good bidirectional scan tool?

[freak]

I'd like an obd2 scan tool that can control things like the evap solenoid etc. My current scanner is very limited and no bidirectional. I was looking at Autel Maxsys stuff and it's WAY outta my price range. If there's decent software for a laptop I'm ok with that. Around $500 would be ok but I've got some room if needed. Anyone have recommendations?

 

[tinman_72]

Forscan for laptop is the way to go. Free if you want to renew trial every 30 days. You can buy a license for WAY less than $500. The downside is that it only works on Fords.

 

[freak]

The downside is that it only works on Fords.

Thank you but yeah that's a big negative for me. Certainly could use it in a pinch till I get something.

 

[C420sailor]

If you want something that powerful across many/all makes…it’s gonna cost you quite a bit.

Cheap / powerful / versatile…choose two.

Forscan is great for these trucks though

 

[freak]

The launch x431 is under $1k but I don't know how good it is.