OBDI/OBDII/CAN Code Readers

[Brian R.]

Anyone have any informed opinions on good quality OBDI/OBDII/CAN code readers that are good buys for the money? I don't want to pay more than $400. Hooking up to a PC is good, but not necessary.

I have a recommendation for AutoXRay 6000. Any opinions about others? Is this one a good buy, considering it has the PC software for graphing, etc. which I might use?

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

Anyone have any informed opinions on good quality OBDI/OBDII/CAN code readers that are good buys for the money? I don't want to pay more than $400. Hooking up to a PC is good, but not necessary.

I have a recommendation for AutoXRay 6000. Any opinions about others? Is this one a good buy, considering it has the PC software for graphing, etc. which I might use?

Do you need to read live data or just stored codes?

[Brian R.]

I want to monitor live data - computer hook up is good.

[BlazerLT]

You might as well go with this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AutoE...QQcmdZViewItem

Best out there.

[Brian R.]

I need a stand-alone scanner which may be hooked up to a computer. I don't currently have a laptop with which to connect this unit. Might buy one in the near future though.

[BlazerLT]

Even on ebay you won't be able to get even a used scanner for US$400.

Check out ebay for mt-2500 and you will see some good options, you might luck out and grab one up for cheap.

[ZL1power69]

i use an actron scanner. it reads any gm/chrysler/ford from 82-present. its awsome. http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16143

[Brian R.]

I have to read Japanese cars.

[dmbrisket 51]

if you wanna read forign cars live dada be ready to pull out about 3k, ive yet to find a useful forign/domestic scanner for less

[Brian R.]

Maybe scanner is the wrong word for what I'm looking for. I want to obtain freeze-frame data in the unit and being able to plot live data on a laptop is desirable, but not necessary.

[blazes9395]

The auto x-ray, in my opinion, is the most cost effective, upgradeable, versitaile unit you can buy. I have the autoxray 2000, upgraded unit to have live data scanning, readiness tests, freeze frame information. The 6000 is the one I am looking to get soon. It's capable of supporting domestic and import models, and can be connected to your pc for upgrades, and information can be downloaded from your unit to your PC. All for about $500.00

[Brian R.]

I'd like to get some more feedback. Thanks for the info up to this point.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

I'd like to get some more feedback. Thanks for the info up to this point.

Brian
A lot of people have gone to laptop soft ware.
But to read obd1 obd11 and can you will need a high end scanner.
Snapon MT-2500 is one of the better all around scanners.
I have used one for over 20 years. Never wears out or becomes obsolete
But the updates and new cartiages and can adapters will cost.
For just for obd11 Auto Xray is not bad. I use the ez link auto Xray for a backup scanner. Not sure if they have gone can yet. They say the 6000 auto Xray is a good one to.
Good obd11 import and domestic coverage. www.autoxray.com
Also bat auto tool store has some scanners and reviews and articles on them.
http://tools.batauto.com/
http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/
Also you can run a post in the general forum on bat auto and ask about scanners.
Good Luck MT

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

I'd like to get some more feedback. Thanks for the info up to this point.

here ia anothe link you might check.
http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/Carcoderview.shtml
Good Luck

[Brian R.]

I can get an AutoXRay 6000 for $400 or so and it does the ODBI/OBDII and CAN out of the box - at least that is what is advertised...

The Carcode OBD-II PC-Based Scantool that you referenced is very tempting, but I don't have a laptop (currently) and I don't want to buy one just for this purpose. I need one that is stand-alone with (maybe) the option for connection to a laptop. Very interesting, though...

Thanks for the references.