Home Diagnostic Scanner
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Ohio
Home Diagnostic Scanner
Does anyone know which scanner out there would be suitible for home use ? I have a 94 Grand Am and a 2002 Corvette Coupe and was wondering which company and model would be the one to use. I would assume that one with software that could be updated would be the most useful. Thanks Nick :seeya
Melting Slicks
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From: Satellite Beach, FL, USA
Re: Home Diagnostic Scanner (5thgeneration)
You will need two different scanners. For cars 1995 or older, there is no set standard. Most GM vehicles of the early 90's used the ALDL bus. You can do a search for this bus on Gran Am web sites or LS1.com.
1996 was the first year for OBDII. Each car company uses a different OBDII interface. Their are at least 3 different ones.
For your 2001 you can go to http://www.obd-2.com or http://www.obdii.com for the lowest cost GM scanners.
1996 was the first year for OBDII. Each car company uses a different OBDII interface. Their are at least 3 different ones.
For your 2001 you can go to http://www.obd-2.com or http://www.obdii.com for the lowest cost GM scanners.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Home Diagnostic Scanner (5thgeneration)
You might check out http://www.autotap.com for more info :)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Satellite Beach, FL, USA
Re: Home Diagnostic Scanner (5thgeneration)
It really depends on what you want to do with the scanner. If you want to monitor a lot of stuff, then you will need a PC based scanner. A simple hand held one may not do everything you may want.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Home Diagnostic Scanner (99HT)
One factor: many scanners (X-Ray among them) can scan both OBDII and older vehicles. Most of the home scanners will scan ECM readings only (engine stuff), and will not scan transmission readings. This can be important if you have an automatic with a sensor problems (pressure or shaft speed). Not an issue on my 6 speed couple, but has been an issue on our Suburban with electrically controlled shift points.
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