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Old 11-18-2010, 08:32 AM
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I have a 98 blazer, and just bought a OBDII Elm327 interface to go with my laptop. I`m currently using a program called touchscan, and it works fine, but it won`t read abs codes. Anybody here knows a program that does? Or is there a better recommended program that anybody knows?
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You need a full feature scan tool to access the serial bus connected modules such as the ABS system. You aren't going to get there with a generic scan tool. My AutoEnginuity scanner can access these modules with the enhanced package.
 
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Old 11-21-2010, 12:48 AM
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I just got the Sears wish catalog and they have a scan tool for $349.00 that reads abs and Air airbag codes. I sent santa a letter and picture

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Ok, I`ll just have to buy an aditional ABS reader then.
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I just saw the Actron BrakeScan at Sears for under $90.00. It reads just the ABS codes.



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Do you have a link or part number for the scanner? I just bought a new Actron CP9580 that reads the engine & ABS codes but not the airbag codes. It would be nice to have one that could do all three.
 
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OK...,This is a Craftman 009-25488 OBD2 ABS plus AIR BAG SCAN tool
Live Data with graphing and emission status $329.99!!!!!! Ooooooohaaaaaaaaaa
I've been and ok boy this year santa!!!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by appliancguy
OK...,This is a Craftman 009-25488 OBD2 ABS plus AIR BAG SCAN tool
Live Data with graphing and emission status $329.99!!!!!! Ooooooohaaaaaaaaaa
I've been and ok boy this year santa!!!!!!
Thanks for the reply. By the way its $299 now! Here is the link:

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...5&blockType=L5
 
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Originally Posted by LRV31
Thanks for the reply. By the way its $299 now! Here is the link:

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...5&blockType=L5
screw santa.......I'm buying it now!
 
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Originally Posted by LRV31
Thanks for the reply. By the way its $299 now! Here is the link:

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...5&blockType=L5
DO WANT! Hmmm, snowmobile gear or scan tool, decisions SUCK!
 
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