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Old 04-09-2007, 10:58 PM
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I'm doing a little research into buying a trouble code scanner. I'm thinking about an Innova 3110 Can0BD2 or an Actron 0BD II . Sure wouldn't want to be tripping with the camper and throw a code because of my dumbness.
What do you have and do you like it???
 
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how much are you looking to spend? I have a snapon solus and it is good. I am updated to 2005. there are lots of good "generic" scan tools out there that can be had pretty cheap. my solus was about $3800. I have a snapon mt2500 updated to 2001 that I would let go fairly cheap.

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I have the Actron 0BD II and am happy with it.used it on alot of trucks
 
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i have one of these at work that i use all the time

 
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I almost bought a Modis. but I already had a mt2500 and a vantage. it would have cost me almost as much to upgrade the 2500 than it was to get the solus. plus I got all the asian as well.
 
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This is what I use it is a sweet unit and pretty cheap too.
you can upgrade to the enhanced Software and check EVERY sensor on your truck.........:j:
http://www.autoenginuity.com/index.html
you gotta have a laptop to run it.
 
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Originally Posted by 53 ******
This is what I use it is a sweet unit and pretty cheap too.
you can upgrade to the enhanced Software and check EVERY sensor on your truck.........:j:
http://www.autoenginuity.com/index.html
you gotta have a laptop to run it.
I bought that too, few years ago now. Software upgrades are free too
Also comes with Speed Tracer, estimated HP/TQ, 1/4 mile times ect. Also does data logging.
Been looking at the Chrysler package to add on so I can read all the factory sensors.
 
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I have a Snap on brick. Will need update cartridge and wiring connectors.
Will sell cheap since I no longer need it. Worked last time I used it.
$200.00
 
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Originally Posted by Hawg Hunter
I'm doing a little research into buying a trouble code scanner. I'm thinking about an Innova 3110 Can0BD2 or an Actron 0BD II . Sure wouldn't want to be tripping with the camper and throw a code because of my dumbness.
What do you have and do you like it???
I picked up the Actron OBD II today at Pep Boys. On sale with a $10.00 rebate. Saved me around $40.00.
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:58 PM
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I have a different idea - get a smarty box. great scanner and cool programmer all in one.

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