Need advice on a scan tool......
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Melting Slicks
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I have the slightly older OBDLink MX (not the Plus model). BUT...it's nothing without software. It has the hardware to talk to both the high and low speed buses on the C7.
I don't know of any software that will work with the OBDLink that also allows reading the proprietary GM stuff. If someone knows of such software, I'd love to hear about it.
I don't know of any software that will work with the OBDLink that also allows reading the proprietary GM stuff. If someone knows of such software, I'd love to hear about it.
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Have there been any major advances in these units in the last year? Do they do more these days than say 4 years ago?
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@miami08VETTE any news?
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Sorry for the delay. I received the unit and tried it out over the weekend. It's a nice piece of kit but did not have enough additional capabilities over the VeePeak I have. To me it's not worth the $120 so it's going back. My needs are occasional and light. If you absolutely need the GM specific stuff it may be worth it to some folks. I got it via Amazon so it has free/easy returns. Anyway, that's all I have to report. YMMV.
Melting Slicks
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Veepeak has everything I generally need. The OBDLink has additional GM specific "read" abilities for GM OE codes. Their website has detailed info on what that brings to the party. I didn't feel I needed them so not worth the $$$ for it over what I have with the Veepeak. YMMV.
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OBDLink MX+ Diagnostic Reader
Relative to the OBDLink MX+:
I’ve owned one for almost two years and used it on a number of vehicles, including my C7. I use it with an Android tablet and it suits my needs and works well. I would recommend it. There are many more items on its diagnostic menu than on my old Tech 2 (that still has value when used on older GM vehicles). With the MX+ GM add-on package I have the following menu options available for diagnostics using the tool (as displayed with the unit plugged into a C7):
Generic OBD2
Body Control
Power Steering
Electronic Brake Control
Telematics Communication Interface Control
Human Machine Interface
Parking Brake Control
Engine Control
Transmission Control
Fuel Pump/Chassis Control
Theft/Keyless Entry Control
Radio
Passenger Presence
SIR
Passenger Seat Memory Control and Body Control
Instrument Panel Cluster
HVAC
Amplifier
Seat Memory and Front Seat Heating Control
Inside Rear View Mirror
ECU
I’ve owned one for almost two years and used it on a number of vehicles, including my C7. I use it with an Android tablet and it suits my needs and works well. I would recommend it. There are many more items on its diagnostic menu than on my old Tech 2 (that still has value when used on older GM vehicles). With the MX+ GM add-on package I have the following menu options available for diagnostics using the tool (as displayed with the unit plugged into a C7):
Generic OBD2
Body Control
Power Steering
Electronic Brake Control
Telematics Communication Interface Control
Human Machine Interface
Parking Brake Control
Engine Control
Transmission Control
Fuel Pump/Chassis Control
Theft/Keyless Entry Control
Radio
Passenger Presence
SIR
Passenger Seat Memory Control and Body Control
Instrument Panel Cluster
HVAC
Amplifier
Seat Memory and Front Seat Heating Control
Inside Rear View Mirror
ECU
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