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Jun 30, 2008 | 09:28 PM

miks139

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Best scanner to start with...

I've been looking at the Autoxray scanners. I have a 1994 with OBDI. Is there a better scanner to start with or software and cable to accomplish same results? Right now I need to scan to resolve some emmision issues but possibly may want to do more in the future.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Jun 30, 2008 | 09:34 PM

Redeasysport

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The best scanner IMHO is a laptop and Datamaster or one of the other programs. They give a full picture of what is going on and can record data for tuning purposes.

Jun 30, 2008 | 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeasysport

The best scanner IMHO is a laptop and Datamaster or one of the other programs. They give a full picture of what is going on and can record data for tuning purposes.

Jun 30, 2008 | 11:31 PM

ultraviolet70

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Here's a link to reasonable priced cable, and if you click on "Diagnostic software" of the let side of the page it brings up some good links.

http://aldlcables.com/

Jul 1, 2008 | 02:11 AM

schrade

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Originally Posted by Redeasysport

The best scanner IMHO is a laptop and Datamaster or one of the other programs. They give a full picture of what is going on and can record data for tuning purposes.

Didn't take long to find the right response.

How bout a couple of screenshots, with some parameters that you've modified?

If you don't mind, dis-connect a sensor or 2, and take a screenshot of the 'error' reads!

Last edited by schrade; Jul 1, 2008 at 02:16 AM.

Jul 1, 2008 | 11:42 AM

Randy93

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No scanner modifies parameters, a tech1 will be able to turn on fans and such.
Hence, why it is called a SCANNER.

Jul 1, 2008 | 03:55 PM

miks139

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ultraviolet70

Here's a link to reasonable priced cable, and if you click on "Diagnostic software" of the let side of the page it brings up some good links.

http://aldlcables.com/

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Originally Posted by Redeasysport

The best scanner IMHO is a laptop and Datamaster or one of the other programs. They give a full picture of what is going on and can record data for tuning purposes.

This is the info I've been seeking. I almost bought a $300 scanner when I can get a $60 cable to do the same thing and more.