Stand alone scan tools

LVSUBARU · 02-13-2002, 02:21 AM

I know there's a coupla of OBD II scan tools out there that do not require a computer to run them. I need a scan tool, but I am not in a position to buy a lap top computer. So can anybody give me any feed back on some "stand alone" scan tools? Like quality, user friendly, price, etc...........Thanks!

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HndaTch627 · 02-13-2002, 02:24 AM

Buy a lap top...the Average OBD-2 Stand alone scan tool will cost you about 3-4g's....unless someone has come out with something cheaper....the Honda PGM tester is $6g's.

jeremy

Avenger · 02-13-2002, 03:02 AM

Snap-on scanner cost about 3G CND and you have to pay for update every year!

DPPerformance · 02-13-2002, 03:24 AM

scan tool is way overated and will manny times send you down the wrong path if you do not know how to correctly interpet the numbers. However a dvom will give you the real numbers and is alot cheaper. Now before everyone jumps on me I am assuming that anyone that is buying a scan tool is not a proffesional mechanic because they do not have access to one already. Because I know a scan tool is necessary to diagnose many problems and for a pro or someone even somewhat fluent with one it will do mant tests that will diagnose problems.

Mulder · 02-13-2002, 07:42 AM

Check out www.autoxray.com
Around $300 depending on what options you get. This is what I carry with me, since it's a self-contained unit I can just leave it in the car so it's there anytime I need it. Reads codes with text descriptions, clears them, and gives real-time data. Very useful.

8Complex · 02-13-2002, 11:47 AM

www.pricewatch.com for a $200 laptop, and then look around for scan programs... anywhere from $75-$125 for economical programs with cables.

LVSUBARU · 02-14-2002, 01:11 AM

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I am assuming that anyone that is buying a scan tool is not a proffesional mechanic because they do not have access to one already. Because I know a scan tool is necessary to diagnose many problems and for a pro

I am a proffesional mechanic for Mercedes Benz. We do use scan tools on lap tops but they are Mercedes specific, and can not be used on my Ru, or any other make of car. I do alot of work on my car, and I'm starting to get into alot of side work at home so a scan tool for home would be very helpfull.

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www.pricewatch.com for a $200 laptop

I looked but did not see any lap tops for $200.

Thanks.

8Complex · 02-14-2002, 01:27 AM

Sorry, my bad... go to Pricewatch and click on 'Not Exactly New' in the top right corner. These are refurbished units. When you click on Notebooks in the middle frame, you'll see the proceessor speeds and price listings below. The Pent. 90's are $145 refurbished Dell machines. The p133, Dell machine for $195 looks pretty good too.

HndaTch627 · 02-14-2002, 02:07 AM

LVS, that's what i like about the Honda PGM tester, it has the honda specific programming and also has the Generic OBD-II language. BMW does the same thing you guys do, can't read generic OBD-II at all. So don't feel to left out

and yes it's nice having a scanner at home

jeremy

il96 · 02-14-2002, 04:15 PM

http://www.obd2.com/index.htm

LVSUBARU · 02-15-2002, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HndaTch627
BMW does the same thing you guys do, can't read generic OBD-II at all.

It's very fustrating!!!

We have all these trick lap tops lying around the shop, but I can't use a single one on my Ru!!!!!!

Skidd · 02-15-2002, 12:34 PM

How about this one. You can get a low end PALM computer for under $100, then $29 for this software. Then you'll need a connector cable.. Looks like a decent little setup.

http://www.ghg.net/dharrison/obdscan.html

LVSUBARU · 02-15-2002, 10:31 PM

That's what I think 'm gonna do. It looks like a simple and small scan tool set up! In the next couple of weeks or so I'm gonna be buying one..........I'll bring it to a meet so all the Vegas guys can check it out!

02-13-2002, 02:21 AM	#1
LVSUBARU Scooby Specialist Member#: 4520 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LAS VEGAS Vehicle: 93 STi V.4 RA www.flat4lv.com	Stand alone scan tools I know there's a coupla of OBD II scan tools out there that do not require a computer to run them. I need a scan tool, but I am not in a position to buy a lap top computer. So can anybody give me any feed back on some "stand alone" scan tools? Like quality, user friendly, price, etc...........Thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-13-2002, 02:24 AM	#2
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM '09 Concours 14 ABS Black	Buy a lap top...the Average OBD-2 Stand alone scan tool will cost you about 3-4g's....unless someone has come out with something cheaper....the Honda PGM tester is $6g's. jeremy

02-13-2002, 03:02 AM	#3
Avenger Scooby Specialist Member#: 1234 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Vancouver, Canada Vehicle: 2000	Snap-on scanner cost about 3G CND and you have to pay for update every year!

02-13-2002, 03:24 AM	#4
DPPerformance Scooby Newbie Member#: 15299 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Vehicle: 87 Ford Turbocoupe Sky Blue	scan tool is way overated and will manny times send you down the wrong path if you do not know how to correctly interpet the numbers. However a dvom will give you the real numbers and is alot cheaper. Now before everyone jumps on me I am assuming that anyone that is buying a scan tool is not a proffesional mechanic because they do not have access to one already. Because I know a scan tool is necessary to diagnose many problems and for a pro or someone even somewhat fluent with one it will do mant tests that will diagnose problems.

02-13-2002, 07:42 AM	#5
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	Check out www.autoxray.com Around $300 depending on what options you get. This is what I carry with me, since it's a self-contained unit I can just leave it in the car so it's there anytime I need it. Reads codes with text descriptions, clears them, and gives real-time data. Very useful.

02-13-2002, 11:47 AM	#6
8Complex Moderator Member#: 922 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 04 FXT Red	www.pricewatch.com for a $200 laptop, and then look around for scan programs... anywhere from $75-$125 for economical programs with cables.

02-14-2002, 01:27 AM	#8
8Complex Moderator Member#: 922 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 04 FXT Red	Sorry, my bad... go to Pricewatch and click on 'Not Exactly New' in the top right corner. These are refurbished units. When you click on Notebooks in the middle frame, you'll see the proceessor speeds and price listings below. The Pent. 90's are $145 refurbished Dell machines. The p133, Dell machine for $195 looks pretty good too.

02-14-2002, 02:07 AM	#9
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM '09 Concours 14 ABS Black	LVS, that's what i like about the Honda PGM tester, it has the honda specific programming and also has the Generic OBD-II language. BMW does the same thing you guys do, can't read generic OBD-II at all. So don't feel to left out and yes it's nice having a scanner at home jeremy

02-14-2002, 04:15 PM	#10
il96 Gone... But not forgotten Member#: 13082 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia	http://www.obd2.com/index.htm

02-15-2002, 12:34 PM	#12
Skidd Scooby Specialist Member#: 1853 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: SA-TX (Hozer expat) Vehicle: GC6 Supercharged STM	How about this one. You can get a low end PALM computer for under $100, then $29 for this software. Then you'll need a connector cable.. Looks like a decent little setup. http://www.ghg.net/dharrison/obdscan.html

02-15-2002, 10:31 PM	#13
LVSUBARU Scooby Specialist Member#: 4520 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LAS VEGAS Vehicle: 93 STi V.4 RA www.flat4lv.com	That's what I think 'm gonna do. It looks like a simple and small scan tool set up! In the next couple of weeks or so I'm gonna be buying one..........I'll bring it to a meet so all the Vegas guys can check it out!