Looking for OBDII Scan Tool Recomendation. Good and Bad.

[MNBen]

If you own a scantool, scan tool, OBDII OBD2 diagnostic tool, could you say a few words about it? I am looking to purchase one that will include pulling transmission codes.
Thanks, MNBen

Name/Brand?
Does it read all codes? Tranny, airbag, etc?
Does it reset the codes?
Price?
Where to buy?
Would you recommend it?

 

[shane96ranger]

This is the one I have. It works sweet!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO...Z260713684274QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

 

[Mac]

This is the one I have. It works sweet!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO...Z260713684274QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

So it's not really a stand alone but works with your lap top? Been looking for a good one also and found this one today at another site. Looks interesting.
Dave
http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

 

[4.0B2]

I got the innova, does obd1&2. Look in my build thread for exact model. I'm on my phone or I'd look. Link in the sig. Got mine off eBay

 

[4.0B2]

Innova 3120

 

[master hec0]

Yeah I run Innova. Canobd2 3100 probably the same as the others just the American counterpart.

 

[4.0B2]

Yeah I run Innova. Canobd2 3100 probably the same as the others just the American counterpart.

I bought mine bc we have obd1&2 vehicles.. Comes with all the cables and all cables and all for like $200

 

[TheTopher]

I'm glad to see all the positive reports for the innova. I've been looking at the 3160 for a while now.

Currently I use a scanguage II to pull codes but $150 for a basic code reader is totally not worth it, I'd only recommend it if you plan on using it for the additional instrumentation features.

 

[shane96ranger]

So it's not really a stand alone but works with your lap top? Been looking for a good one also and found this one today at another site. Looks interesting.
Dave
http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

Correct, I use my laptop with it. On my 2006 Escape it tells exact RPM's, temperature, etc. On the 05 and newer cars with CAN BUS it does HP too, but I haven't done it on my Escape yet. Pretty sweet unit.

That one in your link looks interesting. I wouldn't mind messing around with one of those.

 

[shane96ranger]

I looked up the Innova 3100 after seeing some of the suggestions. I have used that tool as well, and it's a good little unit. One of my friends got his at Walmart a couple years ago. I've used it and it was very user friendly.

The best I've ever used though was made by Snap-On. My friend who owns a transmission shop has one that he paid 8,000 dollars for. But who the hell can afford that if it's not a tax write off?

LOL, here's the same scan tool he has for 4500 used on Ebay:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/180506...fb4621f&itemid=180506039595&ff4=263602_304662

 

[TheTopher]

For $8000 I'll just part out the problem vehicle and buy a new one.

 

[shane96ranger]

For $8000 I'll just part out the problem vehicle and buy a new one.

True. He uses it for live data. It shows live misfires as well as live transmission data IIRC.

 

[MNBen]

So does the Innove show tranny codes as well?

 

[MNBen]

So does the Innove show tranny codes as well?

Yep. as I just read up on the unit. I think I will get this one.

 

[4.0B2]

there are probably far newer innova's out.. idk, i got the one i did b/c of 1. price and 2. the obd 1 option.. being as that my b2 and chevy are obd 1..