This Scanner any good???
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Burning Brakes
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This Scanner any good???
I don't know alot about this subject, and have to learn. I have an 88 Coupe L98. Is this auto Xray scanner going to serve my purpose? It is a Model XP240... 
EDIT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
EDIT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Last edited by Steel Breeze; Oct 6, 2006 at 12:42 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
What is your purpose mate? Do you own a laptop??
Le Mans Master
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Well if you want to do it while driving, which id say you do, you can use a laptop (you only need an oldish one, nothing flash) with an ALDL cable and DataMaster, or if you can handle seeing the data while youre sitting still, just get the cable and use your desk top PC, i personally think the computer is a better way to go than the scanner unit. 
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Burning Brakes
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Hey Thanks, That sounds like it may be the way to go. When I graduated college in auto mechanics, there were no PC's, or ECM's 
I understand what the ecm does, and what it controls. It is really st8 forward. It is just getting the knowledge on the computer language so I can get the cable built, and figure out the program... many Thanks...
EDIT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I understand what the ecm does, and what it controls. It is really st8 forward. It is just getting the knowledge on the computer language so I can get the cable built, and figure out the program... many Thanks... EDIT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Last edited by Steel Breeze; Oct 6, 2006 at 12:40 PM.
Le Mans Master
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Ok yeah, i see the one there, the thing im not sure about with that is wheather or not you can view the scan data on a PC, cause if you cant, it would limit what you can see on that little LCD screen, where as on a PC screen you can view many or even all sensors at the same time. If the scanner can interface with a PC and upload the data for viewing, then all should be well.
But just reading this bit here:
Monitor Live Engine Data
Text Description of Trouble Codes
Capture up to 30 seconds of Live Engine Sensor Data
Clear Codes
History and Current Code Support
Compact, Portable, and Self-Powered (4-AA batteries required)
Id say it may not offer that kind of feature.
But just reading this bit here:
Monitor Live Engine Data
Text Description of Trouble Codes
Capture up to 30 seconds of Live Engine Sensor Data
Clear Codes
History and Current Code Support
Compact, Portable, and Self-Powered (4-AA batteries required)
Id say it may not offer that kind of feature.
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Le Mans Master
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If you want to make you own cable, have a look at this thread here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1381422
That may help you out abit
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1381422
That may help you out abit
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
Ok yeah, i see the one there, the thing im not sure about with that is wheather or not you can view the scan data on a PC, cause if you cant, it would limit what you can see on that little LCD screen, where as on a PC screen you can view many or even all sensors at the same time. If the scanner can interface with a PC and upload the data for viewing, then all should be well.
But just reading this bit here:
Monitor Live Engine Data
Text Description of Trouble Codes
Capture up to 30 seconds of Live Engine Sensor Data
Clear Codes
History and Current Code Support
Compact, Portable, and Self-Powered (4-AA batteries required)
Id say it may not offer that kind of feature.
But just reading this bit here:
Monitor Live Engine Data
Text Description of Trouble Codes
Capture up to 30 seconds of Live Engine Sensor Data
Clear Codes
History and Current Code Support
Compact, Portable, and Self-Powered (4-AA batteries required)
Id say it may not offer that kind of feature.
Le Mans Master
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No worries mate That ability to be able to view more things at a time as well as record longer logs to see the effects of usage time, temps, and other things can help find issues easier
P.S. I notice you have the little MSN icon there, add me on if ya like
That ability to be able to view more things at a time as well as record longer logs to see the effects of usage time, temps, and other things can help find issues easier P.S. I notice you have the little MSN icon there, add me on if ya like
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
No worries mate That ability to be able to view more things at a time as well as record longer logs to see the effects of usage time, temps, and other things can help find issues easier
P.S. I notice you have the little MSN icon there, add me on if ya like
That ability to be able to view more things at a time as well as record longer logs to see the effects of usage time, temps, and other things can help find issues easier P.S. I notice you have the little MSN icon there, add me on if ya like