Topic: Buying a OBII Scanner

[moosc]

 ok i bought actron cp9580 from autozone. it is obd II, can & abs scan tool (for all 1996 and newer vechiles) includes a database of 3 million fixes it says. it can be updated via web. http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16364 it runs about 250$ at autozone.

[MonstaMonsta]

ok i bought actron cp9580 from autozone. it is obd II, can & abs scan tool (for all 1996 and newer vechiles) includes a database of 3 million fixes it says. it can be updated via web. http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16364 it runs about 250$ at autozone.

I like the Actrons but they are outta my price range for the moment. 

I'm staying away from the laptop to OBII connectors because I thought about the trouble of having to always have the laptop, I feel more comfortable with a stand alone handheld device.  But that's just me.

I figured I could probably find a scanner that does not include the newer "CAN" (Controller Area Network) protocol, that way it'd be cheaper..

I found this sucker,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390217419346&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

There's one that supports CAN called the U581 for about $20 to $30 more.   

Now I just need to double check and make sure the 2002 Avy is OBII not CAN...

[MyBigToy]

Now I just need to double check and make sure the 2002 Avy is OBII not CAN...

It is......

[MonstaMonsta]

haha MBT thanks,  I bought the "U381" code scanner off ebay for around $70 plus shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390217419346&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Same as the one I detailed in an earlier post.  I ordered it about 3-4 days ago.  I'll be sure to take pictures and do some sort of write up when it gets here.  Let anyone who is curious know whether it's worth the money. 

[coolram62]

I have an Actron CP9190 kit (includes cables and case). It's stated to work operate on 1984+ (Domestic and Import). Though I have found it will work on my '83 Z28 w/CFI. The screen is well lit,buttons are large and simple to use,has a built in code library and it's internet updateable. I was never to keen on taking the laptop outside and this gives me the best of both as it can record and download to your laptop.

[oHIobellboy]

I have an Actron CP9190 kit (includes cables and case). It's stated to work operate on 1984+ (Domestic and Import). Though I have found it will work on my '83 Z28 w/CFI. The screen is well lit,buttons are large and simple to use,has a built in code library and it's internet updateable. I was never to keen on taking the laptop outside and this gives me the best of both as it can record and download to your laptop.

Sounds like it has plenty of features.

[coolram62]

Sounds like it has plenty of features.

It does have a lot of features even some I'm still learning after 4 years. I like that it will do data logging in real time plus you can down load the information through USB to a computor. The only scan it won't do ,and I'm not certain it won't, is ABS system. I haven't tried it yet on my '07 Avy so it may since the ABS is more integrated into the PCM/ECM/BCM.