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Old 06-20-2012, 01:23 PM
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Default What's a decent scan tool to use?

I need something that will read the values like IAC and TPS, etc.

What's something decent that won't break the bank.
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What is your budget...?
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$200-300
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spent little more get hP tuner
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If you're not going to tune, then try AutoTap, it is within that price range.
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I've used Torque for android and also a tuner. Both work well just for scanning. If you want to spend over $100 I would also recommend getting a tuner instead.
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I don't think an OBDII scanner is complete without the ability to access freeze frame data.
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Autoingenuity (sp) or tuning program like HP tuners EFI Live
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AutoEnginuity is good, but you need the GM-Enhanced add on, this brings the total price to $450.


( AE can scan/log all modules on your serial bus, and has bidirectional ability on all modules that support it, e.g. PCM and ABS )




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