Ok, not really a Buick specific question, but it is for my tow vehicle and I value the knowledge base of the people on this site.
What is a good OBD 2 code reader / scanner? It seems all the electronic testers are import these days and that makes it difficult to compare.
To set the stage I’m thinking I might like something that could also read ABS and SRS codes and have the ability to talk to sensors (bi-directional). I know there are high end scanners that can do all I would ever need, but as a DIY mechanic I don’t want to spent thousands. I was hoping to stay near the $200 plus or minus range.
At first I was looking at a Launch Creader Vii +, but I’m finding out Vii + is more of an over sea version at least at the moment and there is no real support for this version. My next and thought was an Innova 31603 that is supposed to be the Pro version of the 3160 e. Seems the last letter gets bumped as the unit gets updated. The thing with the 31603 vs the 3160 e is that it appears the 31603 does not have many updates available which makes me think it is an old style scanner. Where the 3160 e is more up to date because of the updates.
OK, I’m probably way over thinking the scanner thing but I would like to only have to buy once and save my money for the GN. So does anyone have any input thoughts or experience with code reader / scanners that they could share?
What is a good OBD 2 code reader / scanner? It seems all the electronic testers are import these days and that makes it difficult to compare.
To set the stage I’m thinking I might like something that could also read ABS and SRS codes and have the ability to talk to sensors (bi-directional). I know there are high end scanners that can do all I would ever need, but as a DIY mechanic I don’t want to spent thousands. I was hoping to stay near the $200 plus or minus range.
At first I was looking at a Launch Creader Vii +, but I’m finding out Vii + is more of an over sea version at least at the moment and there is no real support for this version. My next and thought was an Innova 31603 that is supposed to be the Pro version of the 3160 e. Seems the last letter gets bumped as the unit gets updated. The thing with the 31603 vs the 3160 e is that it appears the 31603 does not have many updates available which makes me think it is an old style scanner. Where the 3160 e is more up to date because of the updates.
OK, I’m probably way over thinking the scanner thing but I would like to only have to buy once and save my money for the GN. So does anyone have any input thoughts or experience with code reader / scanners that they could share?
