scan tool

a nice can obd scanner works real well ,but i think snap on has the best

 

Im waiting for feedback from the people that bought this one. Im gonna pull the trigger on it but wanted a little feedback.

http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

for all 96-up OBD2 applications. hands down the mosta affordable scan tool that shows sendor data.

From this thread http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=255543

 

AutoXray 7000 I have had 2 years and done any car. Top rated from me...

For $250 I don't think you can do better. Will record data to look for glitches. Cable to download to computer. Upgradable each year for new models.

Amazon.com: AutoXray AX7000 Tech Scan Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Sensor Data Capability and SD Card Slot for Upgrades: Automotive

 

Has any one purchased/used the UltraGuage? Just curious as to how it is working and if it was a problem free purchase. At $70, it almost seems too good to be true. Also does it show A/F ratio information or just fuel trim?

 

I ended up picking it up. Hassle free purchase. For the price you cant beat it. If your looking to just diagnose problems/read reset codes and future issues that will throw a code then pick it up. I like it and have used it on my Blazer, moms eclipse, and my sisters honda. It does a lot for the price.

If your looking to get down and dirty then get one of the higher priced scanner/readers.

 

There's no way for a scan tool to show AFR. Only fuel trim long and short. Plus O2 sensor voltage. The only way to get AFR is with a wideband O2 sensor/controller and gauge or software.

Looked at the Ultra Gauge, if I had a 1996 I would spend $59 to try it... but sounds to good to be true...

The one I told you about earlier does all cars OBDI and OBDII and was recomended by mechanic that says it does everything the $1200 snap on scan tool does. I've used mine on dozens of cars over 2 years. GREAT!

 

autozone has it for $85

 

http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?p=2556182#post2556182

 

http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?p=2556182#post2556182

That's still $300. for a tool that only does cars to 1995 or 93 with another cartridge. My Actron Auto Xray 7000 does all OBDI and all OBDII for $350...transmissions too!

 

I purchased the ultra-gauge just because of price and used it for diagnostic of a po118 problem and I can watch the engine temp rise and also reset codes and to see set codes. It has other sensor it can watch depending of vehicle it is used on for about $60.00.

 

To be honest I found the snap on to be less reliable and more problematic.

I have known a number of people replace it with something else from other vendors due to the same issues I ran into.

I wish I had a definitive answer for you but I use a simple code scanner and go old school from there.

Autoxray appears to be a good cost effective unit but I have not used one personally

 

and what were the issues?

 

Inexpensive scanner and reset tool...

For an inexpensive option, to read tables, trouble codes, and resetting them .. I hooked my droid up to a Bluetooth OBD2 reader off of flea-bay ($15) and downloaded "Torque" off the marketplace for $5 - so for $25 bucks I can scan, reset codes, AND it provides a host of gauges for MPG, transmission, oil, and coolant temperatures .. very cool .. for me .. just a thought for those who don't need to fiddle with the tables themselves!
-Dave

 

We had intermittent connectivity issues, failures to synch, units just dying when powered on. We even have seen units that just up and failed with a large repair cost.

Due to this a number of people have gone other routes.

I personally used an older unit and the scroll wheels were so hard to deal with it made the unit virtually impossible to manage.

Please do not take this as a snap on bash or a push to some product this is just my experience and some others that I have dealt with in the past.

My snap-on guys still shows up every week and a portion of my salary goes to him.

I also do not think it is all their devices or electronic gadgets either. I have had a blue point Multi meter that I have had for over 20 plus years and it work flawlessly.

I have also heard nothing but good things about the ultragauge too.

 

strange, I had coworkers who bought the brick back in the 90s and no problems. mine came from a local shop thru my mac dealer and works fine.
I wouldnt recommend it for newer stuff but for a B body it does just about everything with the right cartridges and they can be found dirt cheap.

I also have the Vantage Pro after first buying the first Vantage, works great as a graphing scope but I would not recommend spending the $$ for the average DIY.

 

and my autoxray 7000 is still going strong! cwm2

Like I said earlier it was recommended by full time mechanics as a better replacement for the Snapon...

So is my Mac Osiliscope! $3500. new, 6 years old, I got it at the pawn shop for $350...

 

$251. No cartridges, comes with everything for all OBDI and OBDII cars and trucks!

Amazon.com: AutoXray AX7000 Tech Scan Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Sensor Data Capability and SD Card Slot for Upgrades: Automotive

 

Does that autoexray do ABS?

That is mr biggest issue at the moment is diaging ABS on GM 96 and newer stuff

My HPtuners does not cover the ABS stuff.

 

i have a snap on modis, for quite a few years now, no problems. you can even scope the secondary ignition (find a bad plug or wire) has trouble shooter. does all kinds of stuff. the other venders stuff just does one or two things. not enough for me.....but it costs

 

Kind of an old thread, but I purchased a scan guage II (got it from JC Whitney, with one of their coupons it ended up being less expensive that anywhere else)

http://www.jcwhitney.com/scan-gauge-ii-for-vehicles-built-after-1996/p2019681.jcwx?filterid=u0j1

If I'm not mistaken, this should work for a '96 with OBD II. I'm very happy with it.

R

 

I bought the Autoxray Codescout 2500 and it works like a champ for just codes and erasing! It may be basic, but I can drive and scan for codes and clear...What can I say...I'm a cheap bastid!

Bought it here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130464256285?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_717

Provides access to trouble codes that trigger check engine lights. Determine if your vehicle is ready for an emissions test. Use the tool's internal library of code definitions to look-up previous or current DTCs in English or Spanish. The CodeScout 2500 Advanced Code Reader is the most user-friendly, cost-efficient, and portable OBD-I & OBD-II Code Reader available.

FEATURES · OBD-I & OBD-II CodeReader · Software updateable via Internet( software sold separately) · Retain the most recently scanned vehicle’s data and configuration · OBD-II Code library built in the tool · Review Vehicle Scan History (OBD-II Codes) · Dual language tool: English and Spanish language option · Export data to a PC (software sold separately) · Battery powered for review of data off vehicle (batteries included) · Low battery indicator · Support adjustable display contrast · Display software version, hardware version, serial number and product model when powered on · Supports multiple trouble code requests: current codes, pending codes, and freeze codes (initial code that triggered Check Engine Light” to come on)

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)

CONTENTS · CodeScout 2500 · Removable Rubber Boot for tool for additional surface grip · CD with Code Descriptions · Manual · Registration card · OBD-II cable · GM OBD-I ALDL Cable · Ford OBD-I EEC-IV Cable · Chrysler OBD-I SCI Cable · Soft carrying case for storage of all the above contents

HARDWARE SPECS · Multi-line text and graphic display · Flash Updateable Applications · Soft Carrying Case · Durable Spill Proof Membrane Keypad · Detachable cable · Battery powered · Data Save · Auto Off

 

I bought the Ultra Gage . It's been trouble free for 2 months now. I run it daily as a 4-output guage on my truck, but it reads codes, clears them, is very compact, and works on all 1996+ vehicles. I have it on a 94 Silvy (running 2001 LS 0411 4.8L), but I've used on a 2011 Yukon XL, so it works well with CAN/LAN vehicles too. I believe it only looks at PCM outputs, so I don't think it can do ABS diagnostics... I also have not tried that either..

For less than $80, it's a nice tool/guage to have. Where else can you plug and play add guages for under $100?