OT: Engine scan tool
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Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
OT: Engine scan tool
Any recommendations for a home use automotive scan tool for checking/resetting engine fault codes? I had an Autoxray that worked good, but is no longer compatible with OBD2 systems.
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From: San Antonio TX
I have a high-end OTC scanner as well as an AutoXray 6000. I tend to use the 6000 more because it's very compact and as long as you don't ask too much from it (and can live with the slow speed), then it's a pretty good tool for the home.
Honestly, there is so much out there that it's hard to make a solid recommendation since no one but you knows how you're going to use it. Kind of like asking what color pants you should buy. Plad works fine in most situations.
Honestly, there is so much out there that it's hard to make a solid recommendation since no one but you knows how you're going to use it. Kind of like asking what color pants you should buy. Plad works fine in most situations.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
I have a high-end OTC scanner as well as an AutoXray 6000. I tend to use the 6000 more because it's very compact and as long as you don't ask too much from it (and can live with the slow speed), then it's a pretty good tool for the home.
Honestly, there is so much out there that it's hard to make a solid recommendation since no one but you knows how you're going to use it. Kind of like asking what color pants you should buy. Plad works fine in most situations.
Honestly, there is so much out there that it's hard to make a solid recommendation since no one but you knows how you're going to use it. Kind of like asking what color pants you should buy. Plad works fine in most situations.
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From: Florida
Here is a previous thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=laptop
Here is another inexpensive line.
http://www.iequus.com/products.php?category_id=1_10_7
If your in a state that does emmisions then you want one that will reset everything including the im status
ebay is a good place to look for price.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=laptop
Here is another inexpensive line.
http://www.iequus.com/products.php?category_id=1_10_7
If your in a state that does emmisions then you want one that will reset everything including the im status
ebay is a good place to look for price.
Le Mans Master
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Safety Car
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From: Belmar NJ
Don't know much about the OTCF/SPX website but you can go to the home office website (I'm a Cornwell Tools dealer in NJ).
http://www.cornwelltools.com/pdf/flyer_october2006.pdf
Let me know if I can help.
http://www.cornwelltools.com/pdf/flyer_october2006.pdf
Let me know if I can help.
