Auto scanner/analyzers - Recommendations?
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Racer
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From: Winchester VA
Auto scanner/analyzers - Recommendations?
I have a '94 Coupe am looking at purchasing an auto scanner/analyzer that does OBD 1 and OBD II (for my next Vette!)
I want something more than just reading codes.
There seems to be a number of them on the market.
Any recommendations? Experiences?
Thx
I want something more than just reading codes.
There seems to be a number of them on the market.
Any recommendations? Experiences?
Thx
Drifting
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,736
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From: Reno Nevada
While ZI'm sure others will chime in, your car is somewhat of a hybrid. It is sometimes referred to as OBD1.5. Most OBD2 scanner that claim OBD1 capabilities don't seem to operate correctly. I believe your 94 has the OBD2 ALDL which would require this cable.
http://www.moates.net/aldu1-and-cabl....html?cPath=64
You can download this software and use it 20 times for free.
http://www.ttspowersystems.com/DataM...ownloads2.html
This also allows you to see everything on a single screen rather than having to scroll through.
http://www.moates.net/aldu1-and-cabl....html?cPath=64
You can download this software and use it 20 times for free.
http://www.ttspowersystems.com/DataM...ownloads2.html
This also allows you to see everything on a single screen rather than having to scroll through.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 250
Likes: 5
From: Winchester VA
While ZI'm sure others will chime in, your car is somewhat of a hybrid. It is sometimes referred to as OBD1.5. Most OBD2 scanner that claim OBD1 capabilities don't seem to operate correctly. I believe your 94 has the OBD2 ALDL which would require this cable.
http://www.moates.net/aldu1-and-cabl....html?cPath=64
You can download this software and use it 20 times for free.
http://www.ttspowersystems.com/DataM...ownloads2.html
This also allows you to see everything on a single screen rather than having to scroll through.
http://www.moates.net/aldu1-and-cabl....html?cPath=64
You can download this software and use it 20 times for free.
http://www.ttspowersystems.com/DataM...ownloads2.html
This also allows you to see everything on a single screen rather than having to scroll through.
Hybrid? that doesn't sound good.
So....software + cable you listed would allow me to analyze car....this is somewhat different than purchase of off-the-shelf scanner/analyzer tool that plugs into connector. I will look into the software and see what it provides in the way of analyzing engine sensors/performance/etc.
thx
Drifting
Joined: May 2013
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From: Reno Nevada
I have an OBD 2 scanner for my other cars and always assumed the vette was OBD 1 connector application; I never thought to check......interesting.....
Hybrid? that doesn't sound good.
So....software + cable you listed would allow me to analyze car....this is somewhat different than purchase of off-the-shelf scanner/analyzer tool that plugs into connector. I will look into the software and see what it provides in the way of analyzing engine sensors/performance/etc.
thx
Hybrid? that doesn't sound good.
So....software + cable you listed would allow me to analyze car....this is somewhat different than purchase of off-the-shelf scanner/analyzer tool that plugs into connector. I will look into the software and see what it provides in the way of analyzing engine sensors/performance/etc.
thx
Drifting
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From: Reno Nevada
Racer
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For your c4-c6 if you could get real Tech 2, there are counterfeits out there, you would have access to pretty much all the systems. The mid 90's are tough the GM tech2 came out in 97 it will do OBD1 and 2. Some 96 and earlier body and chassis systems still may required Tech1. OEM scanners normally provide more functions the generic scanners involving entire car not just powertrain.
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Racer
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