Which is best scantool/software for '96 LT4?
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Which is best scantool/software for '96 LT4?
I have heard of AutoTap and another which I can't remember the name of right now (it's on my home computer, I'm at work).
I would like to hear your opinions on the various options, and why one may be better than the other.
I need to make a decision pretty soon, I had to have AutoZone check and clear a code for me today...ICK!
Thanks,
Jeff
I would like to hear your opinions on the various options, and why one may be better than the other.
I need to make a decision pretty soon, I had to have AutoZone check and clear a code for me today...ICK!
Thanks,
Jeff
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Re: Which is best scantool/software for '96 LT4? (no_radio)
I use OBD-2 (www.OBD-2.com) for tuning. It's sufficient. It pulls and clears codes, logs data, exports to Excel, etc. You can pay $150 for the GM only version or ~$180 for the version that works on all makes and models (good for the wifes car, work car, etc). It could be more user friendly, but like I said, it's sufficient.
Stepping up in price, gee-whiz presentation, and ease of use would be AutoTap & EFILiveV I'm considering Autotap right now. Figure $100 - $125 more vs OBD-2
If you just want to pull and clear codes and look at a little data, I'd go with OBD-2. If you think you're going to get fairly serious about troubleshooting or do your own PCM tuning, I'd lean towards either of the other two.
Stepping up in price, gee-whiz presentation, and ease of use would be AutoTap & EFILiveV I'm considering Autotap right now. Figure $100 - $125 more vs OBD-2
If you just want to pull and clear codes and look at a little data, I'd go with OBD-2. If you think you're going to get fairly serious about troubleshooting or do your own PCM tuning, I'd lean towards either of the other two.
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Re: Which is best scantool/software for '96 LT4? (no_radio)
no_radio,
For your 1996 LT4 there are several OBD2 scan tool sites available.
1) Ease Diagnostics at http://www.obd2.com or http://www.easesim.com
2) Autotap at http://www.autotap.com
3) AutoXray XP-240 at http://www.autoxray.com
4) MAC Tools at http://www.actron.com/cgi-bin/web_st...=1194458_16432
5) Alex C. Pepper's site at http://www.obd-2.com
6) Snap-ON has a new OBD2 handheld - see Scorp508
7) Auterra at http://www.auterraweb.com/auterra/index.html
8) LT1/LS1 Edit http://www.carputing.com/
Most of the OBD2 scan tools will scan a good number of OBD2 vehicles. Ease offers a GM OBD2 scan tool that scans all GM OBD2 96+ vehicles (even Saturns, etc.) with GM specific parameter sets for each vehicle. Ease also offers a Generic OBD2 scan tool that will scan many different OBD2 compliant vehicles even if it doesn't have a specific parameter set for that vehicle. Most of the other scan tools offer similar capability depending on the price and model of tool or software.
If you decide you might want to order an Ease scan tool, as a rep for Ease I can get you a rebate of 10% on everything you order through me. Check with Scorp508 for Snap-On scan tools.
Mike_88Z51@yahoo.com
For your 1996 LT4 there are several OBD2 scan tool sites available.
1) Ease Diagnostics at http://www.obd2.com or http://www.easesim.com
2) Autotap at http://www.autotap.com
3) AutoXray XP-240 at http://www.autoxray.com
4) MAC Tools at http://www.actron.com/cgi-bin/web_st...=1194458_16432
5) Alex C. Pepper's site at http://www.obd-2.com
6) Snap-ON has a new OBD2 handheld - see Scorp508
7) Auterra at http://www.auterraweb.com/auterra/index.html
8) LT1/LS1 Edit http://www.carputing.com/
Most of the OBD2 scan tools will scan a good number of OBD2 vehicles. Ease offers a GM OBD2 scan tool that scans all GM OBD2 96+ vehicles (even Saturns, etc.) with GM specific parameter sets for each vehicle. Ease also offers a Generic OBD2 scan tool that will scan many different OBD2 compliant vehicles even if it doesn't have a specific parameter set for that vehicle. Most of the other scan tools offer similar capability depending on the price and model of tool or software.
If you decide you might want to order an Ease scan tool, as a rep for Ease I can get you a rebate of 10% on everything you order through me. Check with Scorp508 for Snap-On scan tools.
Mike_88Z51@yahoo.com
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Re: Which is best scantool/software for '96 LT4? (Mike_88Z51)
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8) LT1/LS1 Edit http://www.carputing.com/
8) LT1/LS1 Edit http://www.carputing.com/
The rest were good though :)
