OBDII scanners

[westsider]

I was thinking about buying a scanner but I need some help on which ones are any good. So far I was looking at the Actron cp9145/cp9150, the kal equip 9640 or the autoxray 6000. Do any of you guys own one of these. Which one do you think is best. What is the difference between these. If there is any other brands please let me know. Thanks for any help

[BlazerLT]

Do you own a laptop?

[westsider]

I dont own a laptop. Do you have that OBDII software for laptops? If you do is it any good. Ive seen it but really havent looked into it. If its better than the scanners I mentioned maybe I will try to get a laptop. Thanks

[westsider]

I was looking at the software for laptops and I noticed they are only for OBDII. I am looking for something that can also check OBDI. If anybody has any recommendations plese let me know Thanks

[BlazerLT]

There is OBDI software tools as well.

[blazee]

What are some good ones for connecting to a laptop? I've read about the autotap but the $200 for generic software and an extra $100 for GM seemed a little steep.

[Allbert]

Originally Posted by blazee

What are some good ones for connecting to a laptop? I've read about the autotap but the $200 for generic software and an extra $100 for GM seemed a little steep.

I haven't actually purchased one, but there seems to be some decent hardware available on EBay for $79.00. I bought a CarChip for $100 and wish I'd bought the item at the link below... the CarChip doesn't let me hook up and monitor anyting in real time.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

[westsider]

I took a look at the link you posted and that product seems a little too complicated for me. I think I am just going to get a regular scan tool that does not need any laptop or extra parts but the only problem is I cant decide. Thanks for all the ideas

[hakogen]

Originally Posted by westsider

I took a look at the link you posted and that product seems a little too complicated for me. I think I am just going to get a regular scan tool that does not need any laptop or extra parts but the only problem is I cant decide. Thanks for all the ideas

go with the basic actron. its all you really need, but it doesnt diagnose abs specific codes or obd i. you can het a separate obd i tool at autozone for like 20 bucks tops

[TonyMazz]

Does anyone know of a reliable FreeWare site that has OBDII software to read GM ODBII dynamically that can be installed on a lap top ?

[BlazerLT]

google.com

Also, do you have the right cable?

[robbjohnso]

I have the misfortune of owning a 95 Blazer S10 with what I call OBD1.5. This is the bastard OBD system that lies somewhere between OBDI and OBDII during the transistional phase. I have tried several OBDI and OBDII scanners and nothing seems to work with it. Can anyone recommend a scan tool that will work with my 95 Blazer? Thanks.

[blazes9395]

Originally Posted by robbjohnso

I have the misfortune of owning a 95 Blazer S10 with what I call OBD1.5. This is the bastard OBD system that lies somewhere between OBDI and OBDII during the transistional phase. I have tried several OBDI and OBDII scanners and nothing seems to work with it. Can anyone recommend a scan tool that will work with my 95 Blazer? Thanks.

Autoxray will work. You have to make sure you get the mfg. specific cable with the reader, and it will work. I have a '95 with many are calling OBD 1.5 and it works.

[Austin8214]

The plug in your dash is a GM-1 style plug. I am not sure where you can get a scanner to do just GM-1. I do know that you can get a unit that will plug into that and will flash the Check Engine light to tell you the code though.

[robbjohnso]

Originally Posted by Austin8214

The plug in your dash is a GM-1 style plug. I am not sure where you can get a scanner to do just GM-1. I do know that you can get a unit that will plug into that and will flash the Check Engine light to tell you the code though.

What is the name/manfacturer of the unit that will flash the SES light?