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OTC OBD II ScanPro 3409 vs. AutoXray 6000 (what you say?)

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Old 11-20-2006, 09:41 PM
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http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-3409.html

http://www.auto-xray.com/ezscan6000.html

This little gem can scan DTC codes as well as real time engine operating parameters. I was comparing this one to the AutoXray 6000. The price is lower than the AutoXray, but I'm not sure if the capability is on par. What you say?
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i have used BillBoosts AutoXray.....its nice cause you can scan and capture data in the laptop...
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BillBoost has AutoEnginuity and previously had Autotap. Both work well.
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Look at it this way - $311 for a ScanPro™ OBDII CAN Scan Tool, or about 50 bucks more for Autoxray EZ-Scan 6000 OBD I & II Code Scanner with Enhanced OBD????

Pretty simple math if you ask me....
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Originally Posted by MOS95B
or about 50 bucks more for Autoxray EZ-Scan 6000 OBD I & II Code Scanner with Enhanced OBD????

Pretty simple math if you ask me....
Can you explain what Enhanced OBD means? :?
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Enhanced for specific manufacturers will give you their specific manf only readings.
For example, KR is GM only. without enhanced, you can't see it.
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So Bill, are you saying that the OTC won't tell me the degrees of Knock Retard, but the AutoXray will?
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I'd be wary of anything that used dime store batteries (those are 20 for a buck at the local dollar store and last about 2 hours) and a serial port for communication. It sure looks nice but I would at least expext USB for anything nowerdays.
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Originally Posted by popatim
It sure looks nice but I would at least expext USB for anything nowerdays.
That'* a good point. Thankyou.


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