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Old 08-03-2005, 09:55 PM
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I just purchased a 1998 SLE, my first GM car with OBD II. Wonder if any of the mechanics out there can recommend the best Windows software and analyzer for OBD II? I am good with computers but not a very good auto mechanic. Trying to learn. I've researched the net and there are a lot of offerings out there. What'* the favorite?
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My favorite is the "Tech2" built by vetronix. It'* rather expensive thou. :(
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Originally Posted by 1fatcat
My favorite is the "Tech2" built by vetronix. It'* rather expensive thou. :(
Auto Tap is a good one also
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Thanks I've heard there is a scan tool registry in the club, but have not found it yet. New to the forum :?: Still exploring
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Originally Posted by pk_Harris
Thanks I've heard there is a scan tool registry in the club, but have not found it yet. New to the forum :?: Still exploring
Just do a search


And no **** that Tech 2 is expensive.....I want one SOOOOOOOO Bad though



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vetro...spagenameZWDVW
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Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
And no ***^ that Tech 2 is expensive.....I want one SOOOOOOOO Bad though
I have 4 of them at my disposal.....what’* one worth to ya?

J/K, I really do have 4 to use but they do not belong to me. They sure are sweet though.
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my question is their any tool that is both obd 1 and II for I have both type
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Originally Posted by Masterbm
my question is their any tool that is both obd 1 and II for I have both type
Right...and one that will scan the 94/95 hybrid.
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well, again, the tech2 will, but it'* a couple grand to get your hands on one. but it'll scan anything gm from the 90'* on up...
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I have found the scan tools much too expensive and you can get around most diagnosing without one. A good digital OHM/volt meter is priceless.
If not Auto Zone will scan it for free.


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