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 scan tool q's
#816637
06/04/07 09:10 PM
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Joined: Mar 2001
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Mudrunner
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School me on scan tools. I am looking for the best bang for the buck in the 200 dollar or under range. ODB II compatible (no need for ODB I compatibility). I am looking at the Actron Autoscanner Plus CP9180 ($169@sears). Thanks
Sunkist and Sudefed, Gyroscopes and Infrared
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Re: scan tool q's
[Re: troopin34]
#816638
06/04/07 09:39 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 114
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I'm no pro at this but I'll toss in my 2 cents...
I spent a lot of money on a higher-end one from AutoXRay after I had borrowed one of those from a former co-worker and liked it. It was a lot more expensive than competing brands, but I liked the features it offered.
Then I found out that the expensive one I had bought is basically useless (just gives numeric codes when MIL is on, like any $30 basic scanner) unless you spend another $199.00 on a software upgrade. None of this was mentioned on the outside box.
I'll never buy anything else from AutoXRay. It's bait and switch, it's a poor value, and it pissed me off. That's my own personal experience and opinion on the matter, YMMV.
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Re: scan tool q's
[Re: troopin34]
#816639
06/05/07 03:22 AM
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 351
Mudrunner
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$99 CAN-OBD2 Innova at Checkers website. I got their local store to match the price without the mail in rebate. Our new-used 2006 Mazda3 is CAN only, so now I have a non-CAN version of the same thing I need to sell.
98 Rodeo
00 4Runner
--I swear its just over the next pass !!--
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Re: scan tool q's
[Re: Mr. Mojo]
#816640
06/05/07 05:23 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 35
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Another option is a scan gauge ( www.aeroforcetech.com ) You may be able to get a better price from www.tonemonday.com A little more than your upper budget, but way more useful than a "read only" device. Displays any two available parameters, able to read, store, or clear codes on the fly. Also available in different color combinations. And NO, I'm not a salesman, just a satisfied customer. The only problem I've ever had with mine...the display doesn't come on in below freezing weather. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Larry W - 99 VX s/c
3" lift w/trimming & BFH mods, rollin' on 33/12.50x20" Nitto Mud Graps. Indy 4x h-d tie rods, lower links & a bunch of other stuff that put the hurt on the wallet.
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Re: scan tool q's
[Re: Ldub]
#816641
06/05/07 06:13 AM
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Joined: Oct 2001
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This is what I got. Actron Pocket Scan ![[Linked Image]](http://www.actron.com/xcart/files/d_88.jpg) Its very generic as far as code descriptions, but it at least gives you discriptions. For $90 not a bad deal, its a good first step. Reader is out of the box ready and just install the software. Just rent it to friends for $10 and you can make your money back quick <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ScottF.
1995.5 Rodeo V6 Auto Not enough money to put much here! I am taking donations <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: scan tool q's
[Re: Shovel]
#816642
06/05/07 06:56 PM
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 254
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I'm no pro at this but I'll toss in my 2 cents...
I spent a lot of money on a higher-end one from AutoXRay after I had borrowed one of those from a former co-worker and liked it. It was a lot more expensive than competing brands, but I liked the features it offered.
Then I found out that the expensive one I had bought is basically useless (just gives numeric codes when MIL is on, like any $30 basic scanner) unless you spend another $199.00 on a software upgrade. None of this was mentioned on the outside box.
I'll never buy anything else from AutoXRay. It's bait and switch, it's a poor value, and it pissed me off. That's my own personal experience and opinion on the matter, YMMV. Good post! Its not easy to tell people how you got shafted.
Sunkist and Sudefed, Gyroscopes and Infrared
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Re: scan tool q's
[Re: troopin34]
#816643
06/07/07 12:04 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
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About a year ago I was looking for one of them and decided to go a different route. If you have a laptop of PDA for $200.00 you can get much more in the available software than in may tools. Here is what I got: http://www.autoenginuity.com/you can get them on e-bay for less: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Auto...itemZ300118411553QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWYou can read and erase codes in many cars. Also as a standard you can monitor multiple sensors, more than any standard tool will do.
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2000 Trooper LS with TOD
ARB bumper, custom roof rack, 33" BFGoodrich AT, K&N, OME springs, Aisin hubs, Rancho 9000, WARN XD9000, Maxi-Kool Tranny Cooler, Optima Red,
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