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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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what kind of scan tools does every one use??? ive noticed the actron tool but all i can figure out about that is it just shows codes when something messes up. im looking for on that will show everything. kr ign a/f ect. thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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ya it was the 9135 and the pocket 9125 that i looked at.. thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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one more thing before i forget. what about them scanner that you hook up to your computer??? do they work just like the handheld one?? are they worth it??
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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What happened to the Scantool Registry thread???

I have an AutoXray EZScan 5000

FEATURES
-Scan Collects Valuable Data from Vehicles On-Board Computer
-Supports multiple trouble code requests, generic codes, pending codes, enhanced codes
-On-screen definitions of OBD I trouble codes, OBD II generic and OBD II manufacturer specific codes
-FREE INTERNET UPDATES
-Detects OBD-II Freeze Frame Information
-Displays Readiness Test Status
-Displays O2 Sensor Test
-Test Results
-Vehicle ID
-Set Measurement Units in SAE/Metric
-Live Data Stream Monitoring
-29 Frame Capture Mode
-Set Capture Frame Interval from 0500ms to 5000ms
-Reset Check Engine Lights
-Quick Step™ Data Navigation
-Customize Data Views
-Internet Upgradeable

VEHICLE COVERAGE
GM '82 - Current Year (12 & 16 pin ALDL and OBD-II)
Ford '83 - Current Year (EEC IV and OBD-II)
Chrysler '83 - Current Year (SCI and OBD-II)
Jeep '91 - Current Year (SCI and OBD-II)
Toyota '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)
Honda '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)
NISSAN '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)
All other Asian and European '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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Don't buy the 9135 as your only tool. It ONLY reads codes. No realtime scan.

Actron 9145 is probably the most economical scantool for the money.

Digimoto and Autotap are probably the best two laptop based scanners. But there are others.

http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=ut...ptop+obd2+scan
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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HpTuners www.hptuners.com has the best scanner I have ever seen. And the plus side is you get to modify your pcm if you have a supported vehicle type (thought the scanner works for all obd-2 cars).
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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And dont forget you can add a scan gauge that can record and clear codes.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=38725
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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Similar to John'* scantool, I just bought an AutoXray EZ Scan 4000. Haven't even received it yet, but I hope it will do everything.

Since you have a 1999 GTP, check out www.ls1m.com. It includes the Palm IIIxe, and I'm thinking I should have ordered one instead of my AutoXray. We'll find out when it comes in the mail!
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