OBD 2 Scanner Question
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Long Island NY
I have the AutoXray EZ-Scan 4000... excellent scanner, works just fine on my `06 C6. If you shop around online you can find one (new) for around $200-ish.
http://www.autoxray.com/
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Maryville TN
St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
Yes, you will need a CAN protocol unit. Check here.
http://www.diydiagnostics.com/index2.html
This is the place I bought mine. The guy that sells them is outstanding to deal with too.
Tom
http://www.diydiagnostics.com/index2.html
This is the place I bought mine. The guy that sells them is outstanding to deal with too.
Tom
Safety Car
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
depends upon what you need it to do, you can pick one up at walmart for around $69
i use the innova 3030 for quick reads and mil resets.
i use the innova 3030 for quick reads and mil resets.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Brewton AL
Thanks for the input guys. I was unsure if I needed the CAN protocol but looks like that is what is needed for our babies. I didn't need one before with the C5. It would read the codes through the DIC. I really liked that feature. Wish they hadn't discontinued it on the C6.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Brewton AL
CAN stands for "Controller Area Network". Not exactly sure what that means except that you need it to get codes from your C6. How can you tell if your scanner has it?... Will it read codes on the C6? If not, then it does not have the CAN protocol.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Chandler Arizona
My old Actron won't work because it's not CAN compatible. I can send it in and get it upgraded for CAN for $60 plus shipping. I'll just buy one of the Walmart ones when ever I get a code.
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
Le Mans Master
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From: Bradenton, FL & Chandler AZ
St. Jude Donor '09
I also have the inova 3030 from walmart. I guess it has the CAN because it works. Anyway, for those of you that have the above inova does this scanner ever gives you a green light. When I went with high flow cats the car kept giving me codes then I got O2 sensor extensions that work as sims and these codes resolved. But I continue to get a yellow light on the OBD scanner with a flashing EV, but no codes or check engine light. Awhile ago the DIC told that the gas cap was loose, but it did not give me a check engine light and resolve quickly after I tighten it. It has been more than 500 miles since there have been any codes in my car so why is the EV still flashing. And, do you guys get a green light on your inova scanner?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Safety Car
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
some of them require a certain number of cycles before they complete, although, i would have suspected it should have completed by 500 miles. hhmm...
yes, green light
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Dallas Texas
I have the Innova 3110. It is a good product. I use the PC interface to track my car's tune. If my car throws a code I use the report feature to forward to 21st Century Musclecars. they always respond with bring it in or not serious wait for your next regular visit.
I seldom throw codes but it is nice to get them diagnosed from the Innova reports.
I recently switch to the HPTuner software and will begin data logging in search of the perfect tune
I seldom throw codes but it is nice to get them diagnosed from the Innova reports.
I recently switch to the HPTuner software and will begin data logging in search of the perfect tune
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Beats UD regularly playing 3D chess, and at life
The best tool I've ever used is made by Auto Enginuity. I have been using the enhanced version on Powerstroke, live multiple senor data logging, graphing,scanner, etc.
Not sure if they have the full blown enhanced CAN for the GM's yet.
http://www.autoenginuity.com/
Not sure if they have the full blown enhanced CAN for the GM's yet.
http://www.autoenginuity.com/
Pro
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From: Colorado Springs CO
