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Apr 7, 2012 | 08:06 PM

pajac42

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From: Stuart FL

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]Has anybody used the scan tool from scantool.net ? It looks apealing, and the price is not bad. Opinions?

Apr 8, 2012 | 06:24 PM

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Apr 8, 2012 | 09:24 PM

dougbfresh

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What do you want in a scan tool? Generic codes, Manufacturer Specific, data logging, 2 way communication wiht modules, programming capability????

Apr 8, 2012 | 10:10 PM

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I know this tool cannot program. I am looking for the ability for two way comunications. To be able to activate modules. Much more than to be able to read and delete codes

Apr 9, 2012 | 09:14 PM

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Not sure which package your looking at. I've never used that tool it but I have used the basic free program that it comes with, and it doesn't do much. The basic software only reads PCM codes so your car has a better scan tool built in. If you want the GM enhanced software, that is $90 and you have to already have the XL software package that cost $90. I saw no mention of bidirectional communications in the description. It doesn't sound like a great deal if you add that in. You might want to check out Autotap or one of the tuning packages like EFILive or HP Tuners.

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Apr 10, 2012 | 05:58 AM

dougbfresh

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I've been using autoenginuity. Does everything short of a high priced dealer scanner but it's not "cheap" but it is cheaper than many.

Apr 10, 2012 | 05:24 PM

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Thanks Guys. After a closer look, it doesn't look like it can access any of the BCM modules. That, to me is a must. Autoenginuity looks like it will. A little more expensive, but only about two dignostic trips to the dealer.

Apr 27, 2012 | 12:27 PM

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Ease diag.pro scan tool

Hi,I bought the Ease Diag.Scan Tool system and later bought a later one with USB.I later found out that there are Serial to USB cables.Now I am selling my scan tool for $800.00 with a laptop and up to ver. 7 software.The tool has bi-directional and manufacterer enhanced specific features.The ver.10 system costs over $3,000.00