C4 Scanner Recommendation
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Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Billings, Montana but forever from Nebraska
C4 Scanner Recommendation
I posted this in General area which got me no replies, hopefully tech will be better area to post this in…
I’ve been told the Snap On MT2500 is a good scanner however I seem to find them bare or all the stuff for every vehicle out there. I only plan on using it for my 89 Corvette to read data so I can evaluate how sensors are functioning & hopefully dial in all the basics before going on to performance changes, etc. I need to stop throwing parts at it & hoping I stumble upon the fixes.
So is this a good OBD1 scanner for a novice use? While they are available on eBay, how do I assure I’m buying a good unit & what additional pieces do I need/want if buying this unit?
Thanks Guys!
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2003
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From: Dyersburg TN
I have an Auto XRay that has been in my shop for 10+ years. It has OBD1 & 2 as well as data capture (limited by todays standard). But I have also bought a USB to ODB cable and use Tuner Pro RT software. Software is free and cable was in the $60 range. A Tech 2 is nice but there are not a lot out there anymore and the good ones that are command a price. But anything you get will be way more helpful than counting flashes on the Check Engine light.
