OBD-II Scanner
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Intermediate
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From: Redondo Beach California
OBD-II Scanner
Any recommendations on a scanner? Also, since the 2006 has a push button start what do you do when it says turn on the ignition but do not start the car.......Use accesory mode????
Thanks in Advance
Thanks in Advance
Drifting
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From: az
no, if you have manual, key on without depressing the clutch. or just like auto just hold down the kill / engine off switch for 5 sec.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
www.scangauge.com
I just got one for my DD, haven't hooked it up yet. When I called I was able to get in on a group purchase someone had going and got it for $150 shipped
This thing is amazing at what it can do
Not only read codes and clear them but moitors all sorts of stuff.
I just got one for my DD, haven't hooked it up yet. When I called I was able to get in on a group purchase someone had going and got it for $150 shipped
This thing is amazing at what it can do
Not only read codes and clear them but moitors all sorts of stuff.
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
Pays for itself with one CEL event.
Tom
Drifting
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From: az
http://www.diydiagnostics.com/pro_se...bdii_specs.htm
does anyone have this one? curious to see the feature of scanning live data, and how of of data are available for viewing. thanks
does anyone have this one? curious to see the feature of scanning live data, and how of of data are available for viewing. thanks
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Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
I have a Innova 3110, it is CAN enabled which is a must for the C6. It works great on both of my cars and several of the neighbors also. OB2 scanners are for all 96 and newer automobiles.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: NW Suburbs Illinois
I have the same Innova 3110 model, OBD II, CAN supported, it works great at reading codes and shows the diagnosis right on the unit. Erases codes in an instant. Very satisfied with mine. Comes in a quality pouch, and a tutorial owners manual. $179.00 at Sears...
LINK: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00942270000
LINK: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00942270000
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Team Owner
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From: Boston MA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
I have the same Innova 3110 model, it works great at reading codes and shows the diagnosis right on the unit. Erases codes in an instant. Very satisfied with mine. Comes in a quality pouch, and a tutorial owners manual. $179.00 at Sears...
LINK: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00942270000
LINK: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00942270000
I have a scanner
Was just wondeing abut the dash hawk
How did you make out with the cel ?
Drifting
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There are several levels of these things. Generally, code readers will read and reset CELs, scanners will do that at more, like showing pending codes, viewing freeze-frame data (saved when there's an event), monitoring real-time parameters and logging data to a personal computer.
Some of them also are better at handling manufacturer-specific codes (all recent cars use the OBD-II base set, but the individual manufacturers can add to that).
I have an AutoXray 4000, that's a semi-pro model, runs about $300. It does just about everything except the active procedures, for which you need a GM Tech II (about $3K).
But do make sure you get one with CAN support. Most newer models should have it, as I believe that's to be the standard next year. But beware something that's way far on sale - it might be an old non-CAN model they're unloading.
Some of them also are better at handling manufacturer-specific codes (all recent cars use the OBD-II base set, but the individual manufacturers can add to that).
I have an AutoXray 4000, that's a semi-pro model, runs about $300. It does just about everything except the active procedures, for which you need a GM Tech II (about $3K).
But do make sure you get one with CAN support. Most newer models should have it, as I believe that's to be the standard next year. But beware something that's way far on sale - it might be an old non-CAN model they're unloading.
Advanced
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From: Phoenix AZ
OBDI/II Scanner
A few days ago I purchased the new Innova 3140 ODBI/ODBII Scanner. For those who have both OBDI and OBDII cars in their garage, or may have occasion to scan a car of the ODBI persuasion, this may be just the ticket. It is advertised as "the only OBD2 & 1 diagnostic tool you need in your garage"...maybe so. In additon to reading generic and manufacturer-specific codes, it includes Freeze-Frame Data and Live Data displays. The Live Data update rate is very quick and allows for recording and playback of 20 frames of live data. Not bad for $208 plus shipping from West Coast Tools.
http://www.iequus.com/news/news.php?id=23
http://www.iequus.com/news/news.php?id=23
CF Senior Member
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From: Tucson Arizona
I have the Innova 3100c....it's OBDII compliant and you can upgrade via the Interweb. It does everything I need it to do.......
http://www.canobd2.com/knowledge/what_is_obd.asp
http://www.canobd2.com/knowledge/what_is_obd.asp
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: NC
I use autotap and it does rather well. I have it with the GM modules and consider it excellent. You can read/clear codes but on top of that it shows you real time data about the car and allows you to log that data for further review. I bought it to use for tuning my 96 C4 when I had it as they don't make ANYTHING that will do both tuning and datalogging for a 96 C4 since it is the first year of OBDII yet not an LSx engine.
