Re: Scanners

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Tue Jun 13 2000 - 15:23:21 EDT


Oooohhh...I want one! :)

I'm stuck with my $380 OBD-II Scaner that just displays trouble codes, code
descriptions, and live sensor readings.

- Bernd

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Tom" <tigers@bserv.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Scanners

> At 10:02 AM 6/13/00 -0700, you wrote:
> >I noticed that a few of you have scanners for your truck. For those of
you
> >that bought the scanners for personal use on your own or friends'
vehicles,
> >what kind did you buy and how much and what are its shortcomings if any?
In
> >short, does it do all that you want it to? Thanks a lot folks.
> >Ron 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 3.55 LSD
>
> I've got the high end OTC scanner with software cartridges and hardware
> cables and connectors capable of doing diagnostics, tests and limited
> number of
> resets on all Chrysler, GM and most Ford vehicles from '79 to '98 ... very
> expensive
> (~$1300 US retail). I was lucky and able to get it for less than that in
> CDN $.
> My immediate family has 4 Dodges ranging from '85 to '97 that it is used
on.
>
> For about $300 U.S. more, there is a one-up model capable of flashing
> in updated computer fixes, if called for in TSBs. The updated computer
> program
> is downloaded free from the company's designated site via PC and scanner
> hookup. This model has an unique, encrypted id which will allow the flash
> program
> to be download from the site.
>
> Current scanner s/w cartridges are available for '99 models but for 2000
> models
> as yet (~600 U.S.).
>
> Only shorcoming that I can see is that stored data is in a proprietary
format
> and cannot be saved and later viewed on a PC. There is an optional
'portable'
> printer in which you can get a hardcopy of the data though. Also, there
is an
> optional VDT/PC terminal hookup and associated s/w for larger viewing in
> tabular
> and graphical displays. Price may be considered a shortcoming but not if
> you've
> got numerous vehicles from any of the formerly big 3, N.A. car companies.
>
> Bob
>



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