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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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Would it be useful for a technical neophyte to buy a
cable, download free scanning software, practice with
my laptop on my 1984 C4 to use the system to
checkout potential purchase of another '84-'87 C4?
If so, which free software would you recommend?
Thanks.
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by kiwi1
Would it be useful for a technical neophyte to buy a
cable, download free scanning software, practice with
my laptop on my 1984 C4 to use the system to
checkout potential purchase of another '84-'87 C4?
IMO - No.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Took that shortest possible answer as a challenge and
ordered a cable. Anyone else with more helpful
advice?
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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A scan would be useful, but not sure if it's worth it or not. Anyone can just visually look over the car and make a decision. Scans are more for improvement and looking for items that need attention.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Go for it.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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I'm looking forward to learning a lot.
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