Scan Tool Recommendations???
#1
Scan Tool Recommendations???
I'll bet this has been covered on the forum before but I've had no luck searching for previous posts on this subject. I've recently learned quite a bit on this forum and have come to the conclusion that a new scan tool with more functionality than my current, basic Actron CP9145 Super AutoScanner would serve me well in current and future endeavors.
At the moment, I'm particularly interested in a scan tool with the capability to directly command individual transmission solenoids on and off. There's probably many other desirable, or perhaps even necessary, scan tool functions that I'm not yet aware of.
Id like to hear recommendations on specific scan tool makes and models as well as the functions that a serious automotive DIY'er should be looking for. Please also include what I could expect to pay for the scan tools you might be recommending!
BT
At the moment, I'm particularly interested in a scan tool with the capability to directly command individual transmission solenoids on and off. There's probably many other desirable, or perhaps even necessary, scan tool functions that I'm not yet aware of.
Id like to hear recommendations on specific scan tool makes and models as well as the functions that a serious automotive DIY'er should be looking for. Please also include what I could expect to pay for the scan tools you might be recommending!
BT
#3
Thanks Rockp2!
Would I be correct in guessing there are different levels of bidirectionality available?
And what would this particular model cost?
Would I be correct in guessing there are different levels of bidirectionality available?
And what would this particular model cost?
Last edited by blazertom; 07-28-2015 at 08:37 PM. Reason: Additional question
#4
Run a search for AutoEnginuity. I have one and love it's capabilities.
I also have a bluetooth scanner that I use first since I can leave that in the glovebox and sync it with my phone.
I will be upgrading sometime to EFI Live Scan & Tune to be able to tune my truck. Won't happen for a while though since I just had to drop all that money on a new lawn mower.
I also have a bluetooth scanner that I use first since I can leave that in the glovebox and sync it with my phone.
I will be upgrading sometime to EFI Live Scan & Tune to be able to tune my truck. Won't happen for a while though since I just had to drop all that money on a new lawn mower.
#6
I'll bet this has been covered on the forum before but I've had no luck searching for previous posts on this subject. I've recently learned quite a bit on this forum and have come to the conclusion that a new scan tool with more functionality than my current, basic Actron CP9145 Super AutoScanner would serve me well in current and future endeavors.
At the moment, I'm particularly interested in a scan tool with the capability to directly command individual transmission solenoids on and off. There's probably many other desirable, or perhaps even necessary, scan tool functions that I'm not yet aware of.
Id like to hear recommendations on specific scan tool makes and models as well as the functions that a serious automotive DIY'er should be looking for. Please also include what I could expect to pay for the scan tools you might be recommending!
BT
At the moment, I'm particularly interested in a scan tool with the capability to directly command individual transmission solenoids on and off. There's probably many other desirable, or perhaps even necessary, scan tool functions that I'm not yet aware of.
Id like to hear recommendations on specific scan tool makes and models as well as the functions that a serious automotive DIY'er should be looking for. Please also include what I could expect to pay for the scan tools you might be recommending!
BT
Last edited by LesMyer; 07-29-2015 at 08:21 AM.
#7
There is the base version and then you can buy upgrades for different makes. I don't remember all the details but I know it cost me around $500 for the base version and Chevy enhanced upgrade. Just read everything on their website and you can contact them for more questions.
#9
Looks like AutoEnginuity may read/display/control more than the others. I even saw a reference to transfer case for GM, but not sure if does transfer case on all vehicles and what it does. Any scanner that reads transfer case codes seems like a pretty complete scan tool and probably does a lot of other systems as well. Can anyone tell me the systems that the Autoenginuity reads on our Blazers?
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