OBD II Scaners

[Sal Lubrano]

I need an OBD II scanner for my everday car as well as some repairs to others. I am confused about the 4 different data streams which are installed. I have fond this site OBDII Diagnostic ScanTools which I think is great for the money but I am usure if any cars in the UNited Stated have a BR-CAN data stream? Are there any other better scanners for a better price? I like the idea of being able to read all the parameters from the laptop.

 

[gsgns4me]

I have the same questions. Here are some sights I've looked at.

AutoEnginuity - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics

AutoTap - OBDII Diagnostic Scanner

Build Your Own Scantool

I wish I could just afford a Tech 2 like I used when I worked for a GM garage.

 

[DavzGN]

Here's another one for you to consider

OBD-2 Vehicle Explorer Scan Tool Browser

I've used a coworker's older trimode cable from this site. It seems to work real well. It works on my 95 blazer that isn't fully OBD2 compliant while the my cheap Ebay OBD2 reader won't work on my blazer. You can download the software from this site and check it out.

HTH
David

 

[1QWIK6]

Do any of these scan tools read ABS or Body codes? (besides the Tech2)

 

[gsgns4me]

Do any of these scan tools read ABS or Body codes? (besides the Tech2)

The one from AutoEnginuity - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics offers expansions to access them.

 

[BlownZ]

How much are you looking to spend?

A Genesis unit from OTC will do about anything you need it to do depending on how you set it up.