i recently purchased Autotap used from a co-worker. i have not had a chance to use it yet but have received some feedback about it. What is your opinion? which is better and why? thanks.

 

I can't speak for the EASE (actually, never heard of it), but I can tell you that I've been using Autotap for several years now and it works fine and is very stable (I owned a highly modified '99 Camaro SS before the 'Vette).
I would say one big factor is that Autotap has been around a good while now, there are hundreds using it already, and it's a proven product. I don't know if the same can be said for EASE.

 

there was just a recent post about this, lemme see if I can dig it up :)

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=176876

 

I have been very happy with it and it has been stable on my machine Dell Inspiron 8000. Others have had problems.

 

Which one?

Jerry

 

That would help :) Atap!

 

Hmmmm...i read the other threads and it looks as if Autotap is getting the bad rap. i will be installing it on my Acel Pentium today. we'll see. i'll report back. i hope it works good.....

 

let us know how it goes :cheers:

 

Autotap is DOS based -- has anyone run it on a machine with MS Windows XP??? Thanks in advance. :D:D

 

No problems at all! Runs great! It did crash when I was getting ready to run the 1/4 but that was with win me! I love this program :yesnod:

 

I am running it on Winders ME and Winders 2000 Server - no probs here. :D

 

It now ships with a DOS (on diskettes) and Windows (on CD) version.

 

This has been an ongoing discussion, and the end answer is simple.

A scanner that says it is for OBD-II, then must comply with EPA standards,
Just one of those is that the scanner MUST auto connect to the PCM on it's own.

Record a run, while it is connected have the scanner inform you of any OBD-II DTC or G.M enhanced DTCs. When it does show some DTC errors.
Save the recording, then get out of the scanner. review the recorded information does it show those DTCs ?

Disconnect the scanner from the car, then attempt to use the scanner other then in playack mode, does it allow that ?

Does the scanner corrupt the data it is recording ?

Does the scanner on its own drop link to the PCM and you think it still is connected and thus make a 20 mile trace, not knowing the scanner is not even recording ?

Do a trace with the scanner, have it record 20 functions at the same time.
Now go review that trace, is there engine cycles missing ?

Do a trace at low RPMs, how many engine cycles are being recorded.,
No do the same test but stay in high RPMs, does the recorded playback show less cycles recorded per second.

I can go on and on but all the Questions above, the answer for autotap is
NOPE - Failed on all of them

For Ease the answer is Yep - Passed for all of them.

Autotap is neat for "Ohh don't those meters look cool" - A K-mart special

And you buy the Ease when you want indepth valid answers to every engine cycle captured - the sports car of scanners.




[Modified by team-zr1, 6:53 PM 11/12/2001]

 

DAYUM Team Zr1 :lol: He said :smash: :boxing

:lol: He said AutoTap is the Blue Light Special for the week... :lol:


[Modified by bparker, 9:34 PM 11/12/2001]

 

Well, it looks like im putting my Autotap up for sale. Anyone what to buy it?

 

Just got mine and used it once so far......imagine my surprise when I glanced over and I have 973 HP!

 

HAHA - yea mine said that I had like 500+ HP when crusin down the road.. HEHE :lol:

 

I've used both AutoTap and Ease Diagnostics. I like Ease better for the following reasons:

1. The user interface is cleaner -- for example I can setup custom parameters sets without having to be wired up to the car.
2. It includes various I/M tests that are what the Smog Police are starting to also use.
3. I've had the AutoTap Windows version crash on me several times, not yet with Ease.

Just my opinion.

 

When I was in the market for a scanner, I did a lot of research on both AutoTAP and EASE. I chose EASE and have been very happy with it. It's a little more expensive, but worth it IMO.

Some of the reasons I went with EASE:

1) Built in graphing

2) Windows interface. Everyone on LS1.com was saying if you want AutoTAP, get the DOS version because the Windows version was buggy. Version 1.0 was out for a long time, which gave the impression that they weren't interested in improving their product. Not sure what version they're at now.

3) They make a version for OBD I vehicles. I have an '89 Formula, and thought it would be nice to have software by one vendor for both cars.

I didn't know that you couldn't configure AutoTAP without having it plugged in. What a pain. I like to set up my EASE parameters from the comfort of my recliner. Then it's all set to go by the time I get to the car.

EASE has also announced a version for the Pocket PC. Won't be useful for logging large amounts of data at once, due to the limited speed of the PPC's processor. BUT, I usually have my PPC with me, unlike my laptop. It would be nice if you threw a code or developed a problem unexpectedly, and wanted to see what's going on.