What OBD II scanner to buy

[rumblecloud]

I have an ONDI scanner. It is okay. beats counting flashes.
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[lil_Blue_Ford]

I have an ONDI scanner. It is okay. beats counting flashes.

I have one of the ones that you count flashes. Always hated that, usually had to do it at least twice. When I saw the ones that give you a digital readout, I had to have it. Makes doing all the diagnostic tests easier too, though there’s not much it does.

 

[Brain75]

not to steer us back to OBD2, from the OBD1 sidetrack, but I would ask if anyone knows for sure (I haven't tried it yet), but does the "Tech 2" software (GM's propriety - basically Forscan for chevy's) work with the V-linker cable... I am being terribly lazy here and haven't tried it even though I downloaded the software and own the cable and and... But if it works that is another huge vote for a $30 cable instead several different $190+ readers one for each mfg.

I downloaded because I was thinking I would be forced to use it to diagnose the convertible top on my GM - (supposedly it stores all kinds of codes in the BodyControlModule), but I solved it on my vehicle without, and have yet to need it again.

If nobody has a review or comments, I'll get off my lazy butt and see if it works..

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

not to steer us back to OBD2, from the OBD1 sidetrack, but I would ask if anyone knows for sure (I haven't tried it yet), but does the "Tech 2" software (GM's propriety - basically Forscan for chevy's) work with the V-linker cable... I am being terribly lazy here and haven't tried it even though I downloaded the software and own the cable and and... But if it works that is another huge vote for a $30 cable instead several different $190+ readers one for each mfg.

I downloaded because I was thinking I would be forced to use it to diagnose the convertible top on my GM - (supposedly it stores all kinds of codes in the BodyControlModule), but I solved it on my vehicle without, and have yet to need it again.

If nobody has a review or comments, I'll get off my lazy butt and see if it works..

Interesting… I don’t know but if it does, that would be rather useful to me…

 

[Terrys87]

This is 10+ years old and I have used it many times and works great for what I need. I just read codes and refer to manual or Google. It clears codes and can do some other things with it I have never tried. Easy to operate and seems great quality.


Forecan, laptop, v-link, huh? Way above my skill level. I do like the idea of keeping a cheap scanner in glove box for annoying emission code or motor is getting ready to have a nuclear meltdown. Just something I never thought of.