I don't think I paid that much for the Proscan tool. I think the sale was
$99 for the license (free upgrades and support) plus maybe another $50 for
the adapter. You can create vehicle profiles, do real-time data logging of
vehicle sensors (been very helpful for me - may have actually paid for
itself in this regard), clear codes, etc.
My Dad has an Actron unit, and while it's a quick and dirty way to clear
codes, it leaves alot to be desired once you compare it to the pc-based
units.
PJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: Auto Scanners
>
> At 04:23 PM 7/28/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >What's a good scan tool for automobiles? The current pressing need is
for
> >an OBD II car ('01 Subaru Outback), but I also have a '91 Nissan 240SX
and
> >a '91 Vette (computer at least, the engine is in an El Camino)
>
> Tim,
>
> If you are a typical hobbiest, then something like the Actron Pocket
scanner
> is fantastic!!! This is what I have. Advanced Auto made a mistake in the
> pricing when they were put on sale about 6 mo ago, and I snaped it up.
And
> I don't have an ODBII car, but I couldn't pass it up for the price. It
> normally sells for about $80. It will read and reset the codes.
>
> Another point is that if you have an Advanced Auto or AutoZone near you,
> they will lend you their reader to read your codes.
>
> Again for most things, these scanners are all you need. However, there
are
> lots of companies that make interfaces and the software to connect a lap
top
> to the car. These are great for hard to find problems, and reading
various
> things "Real Time". They give a lot more info. I've always like the unit
> that Autotap sells: http://autotap.com/
>
> These laptop units are typically $300 to $600.
>
> John
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