CanOBD2 Scanners - What did you purchase?

[tmcolegr]

I am planning on purchasing a scanner that has the ability to read generic DTCs, OEM enhanced DTCs and transmission codes. Not necessarily wanting a scanner capable of reading ABS or SRS DTCs, but not out of the question depending on the price.

Has anyone used this one?

http://www.innova.com/en-US/Product/FullDetail/d6b0692b-4a7a-47fa-902e-b0cde321c001

If so, what is your opinion?

I haven't purchased anything yet and I am open to suggestions.

PS: planned budget is $400 to $500, less if possible

 

[Chris B.]

For that price range of $400-$500 you can get an SCT tuner that does data logging, reads OBD-II codes, along with three tunes and it allows you to reprogram the car for better performance other tires and gears, etc...

 

[tmcolegr]

For that price range of $400-$500 you can get an SCT tuner that does data logging, reads OBD-II codes, along with three tunes and it allows you to reprogram the car for better performance other tires and gears, etc...

Really???

An SCT tuner does not read all the codes I mentioned

 

[BAKnBLK2010]

For that price range of $400-$500 you can get an SCT tuner that does data logging, reads OBD-II codes, along with three tunes and it allows you to reprogram the car for better performance other tires and gears, etc...

 

[Chris B.]

Really???

An SCT tuner does not read all the codes I mentioned

I haven't found a code it doesn't read yet, but I haven't broken everything yet either.

It read the code for my ABS wheel speed sensor with a broken wire.

 

[AndrewNagle]

You can pick it up on Amazon for $150

I am planning on purchasing a scanner that has the ability to read generic DTCs, OEM enhanced DTCs and transmission codes. Not necessarily wanting a scanner capable of reading ABS or SRS DTCs, but not out of the question depending on the price.

Has anyone used this one?

http://www.innova.com/en-US/Product/FullDetail/d6b0692b-4a7a-47fa-902e-b0cde321c001

If so, what is your opinion?

I haven't purchased anything yet and I am open to suggestions.

PS: planned budget is $400 to $500, less if possible

 

[lostsoul]

the torque app can read dtc's for 5 bucks but not sure of the other types.. you can get the app and hit amazon for the elm 327 bt obd2 reader for 18 bucks.. I did a write up some where a few moths ago

 

[slvr08gt]

the torque app can read dtc's for 5 bucks but not sure of the other types.. you can get the app and hit amazon for the elm 327 bt obd2 reader for 18 bucks.. I did a write up some where a few moths ago

+1....

 

[tmcolegr]

You can pick it up on Amazon for $150

Yeah I saw that earlier today - Thanks

the torque app can read dtc's for 5 bucks but not sure of the other types.. you can get the app and hit amazon for the elm 327 bt obd2 reader for 18 bucks.. I did a write up some where a few moths ago

For some reason I can't find that thread do you have a link?

***Edit***

I found your thread

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87835&highlight=elm+327

thanks but not really what I'm looking for

looking more for something that will read the DTCs my SCT2 & SCT3 tuners won't read - to include pending codes

 

[white05gt]

Are you buying a scan tool mainly for your mustangs or other vehicles as well? What yaer do you need/want it to be good for?

 

[tmcolegr]

Are you buying a scan tool mainly for your mustangs or other vehicles as well? What year do you need/want it to be good for?

Mostly Mustangs 05-10 (4.6L 3V) but also F150s w/5.4L 3V

 

[bigray327]

Torque + a $25 bluetooth OBDII dongle from eBay. Awesome... works on any vehicle with an OBDII port.

 

[tmcolegr]

Torque + a $25 bluetooth OBDII dongle from eBay. Awesome... works on any vehicle with an OBDII port.

Very intersting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWee2T4MDc

 

[bigray327]

Very intersting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWee2T4MDc

That's the exact dongle I have. What he doesn't tell you is that the screens are completely configurable. You can record and/or display anything coming out of the OBDII port. Well worth the $30 total investment, and pretty priceless when friends need a code read.

For iPhone queers, there's a similar app called Dynolicious. It's $25... consider that the price you pay for being a hipster doofus.

 

[bigray327]

looking more for something that will read the DTCs my SCT2 & SCT3 tuners won't read - to include pending codes

I've never thrown a code that Torque couldn't read and clear... and I've had some doozies.

 

[lostsoul]

Very intersting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWee2T4MDc

Here is their main forums .. there should be an area about making your own PIDs also, but you have to be careful. Not all people are hard core like us

 

[GIG4FUN]

I am planning on purchasing a scanner that has the ability to read generic DTCs, OEM enhanced DTCs and transmission codes. Not necessarily wanting a scanner capable of reading ABS or SRS DTCs, but not out of the question depending on the price.

Has anyone used this one?

http://www.innova.com/en-US/Product/FullDetail/d6b0692b-4a7a-47fa-902e-b0cde321c001

If so, what is your opinion?

I haven't purchased anything yet and I am open to suggestions.

PS: planned budget is $400 to $500, less if possible

i bought:

Innova 3160 OBD II CAN ABS SRS Live Data Diagnostic Scan Tool

I like it and use it on everything with success. Even my Jetta...

 

[tmcolegr]

i bought:

Innova 3160 OBD II CAN ABS SRS Live Data Diagnostic Scan Tool

I like it and use it on everything with success. Even my Jetta...

Do you know if the 3160 will read SRS and ABS codes from your Mustangs?

 

[white05gt]

If you have a laptop, check into autoenginuity. You can buy just the Ford bundle for the price your looking to spend and with that programming you have bi-directional controls which is a handy feature. I worked with a guy that had it and it was pretty nice software for the money.

 

[claudermilk]

Another +1 on the Torque = $20 BT dongle + smartphone/tablet.