Scan tools

[Robyn]

I am in need of an affordable scan tool that will do both OBD1 and 2 vehicles

Actron makes a unit (number 9150) that will do both.
has anyone here had anything to do with or know of these units and are they worth looking at

Thanks

Robyn

[gmctd]

'Bout one and quarter for a new GMTDScan and same for Carcode is way economical for fully-operational bi-di OBD1 and OBD2 scanners, vs same for a reader-only from actron\equiv.

Comparison-shopping for one that will do both will get you a new $5600 Tech2, which is just a tad more, crowding the ole bottom line.............

[Robyn]

The buck and a quarter setup?? Is this a software only that runs on a lap top type???

I have a lovely lap top that I dont use much and if a CD and some cables would get it up and going it would be cool.

Robyn

[gmctd]

Yes - GMTDScan, Carcode, Autoenginuity, and several others are pcware, and will co-exist nicely on a suitable laptop - usually, choice of 9-pin serial or USB connection for the ALDL interface adaptor cable

Pcware is downloadable free from the website and installs easy - cash gets ya the license password to enable the functions.

OBD1, you can download GMTDScan Basic fer free, install it fer free, run it fer free - has no bi-di control functions, but you can monitor the various sensors in an instrument cluster arrangement - the ALDL cable can be built from free plans on the 'net, but Swedeburb sells a nice professional version for those that are skittish around a thermal solder dissolver.

Try it - you'll like it.............

[john8662]

That 'ol GMCTD, what a salesman!

:rolleyes:

[ercaduceus]

I just bought a Equus OBD I and II/CAN scanner at amazon.com for $120. My friend/mechanic got the same one for over twice that much about 6 months ago elsewhere. For what I need, it is great. Reads, deletes, saves, and gives definitions for codes and can monitor the ECU and sensors in real time. For the money I couldn't find a better deal. If you want use your PC, it is also compatible and has CD and computer cable.

[trbankii]

Any updates on suggestions? Now that I have a ’94, I need to be able to deal with the computer to see what it is telling me.

[Firstoneman]

Any updates on suggestions? Now that I have a ’94, I need to be able to deal with the computer to see what it is telling me.

I'd like to know the same…I also have a '94 - it's a K2500 Suburban, non 4x4, auto tranny. What's a good scanner these days for the diesel? I'm told you can get a wrong one that doesn't work with diesel.