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Bullfrog2099 07-27-2010 01:43 AM

obd2 code scanners worth it?
 
Being a newb at troubleshooting vehicles, I do feel blind as a bat. Been looking into getting a obd2 code scanner to help troubleshoot and get to bottom of why somethings not working right. Has anyone had experience with these scanners like the one listed below? Are they worth their weight in gold? More specifically, how is it for scanning Abs and transmission problems? ( I know it cant scan all transmission problems). Thanks.

Equus 3150 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles

3150 is only $70 over the 3100, seems like its worth the extra cost to me.

Topsecret66 07-27-2010 06:21 AM

Readers are magical tools everytone should have in a utility box. always handy.

swartlkk 07-27-2010 06:24 AM

You might want to run a search on this topic. Been discussed quite a few times.

Project_95_Blazer 07-27-2010 08:20 AM

what year is your blazer, it might be a obd1. which has nowhere near the scanning capabilities.

jmaynard 07-27-2010 08:59 AM

Or a '95 OBD1.5 or OBD-II, neither of which has as much scanning capabilities as later ones either.

madmax 07-27-2010 02:41 PM

Carplugs
 
I've been using this low cost obd2 scanner with this GM diagnostic software tool.

What a great combo, I can erase ABS, Air Bags and special obd2 gm codes.

Bullfrog2099 07-27-2010 03:35 PM


Originally Posted by jmaynard (Post 349216)
Or a '95 OBD1.5 or OBD-II, neither of which has as much scanning capabilities as later ones either.

Yeah , I own a 96 Blazer which I believe is the first year they introduced the obd-II diagnostic setup. Least I hope.

jmaynard 07-27-2010 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by Bullfrog2099 (Post 349272)
Yeah , I own a 96 Blazer which I believe is the first year they introduced the obd-II diagnostic setup. Least I hope.

It is. Some 95s (mainly late year production, but mine built early in the year is one) have it, but 96 was the first year all did.

billbobagns 01-20-2011 09:07 PM

99 Jimmy has ABS light and My scanners can't turn it off
 

Originally Posted by madmax (Post 349261)
I've been using this low cost obd2 scanner with this GM diagnostic software tool.

What a great combo, I can erase ABS, Air Bags and special obd2 gm codes.

I've tried my cheap scanner with ScanXL and others. Borrowed a INNOVA CanOBD2&1 also. It shows GM Extended (or Expanded or what ever) but shows NO DTCs are set. But the yellow ABS light is still on! How can I reset the ABS light on a 99 Jimmy?


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