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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 08:43 AM
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OBD II Scan Tool Question

I own a Ford F350 with Power Stroke Diesel engine, a VW New Beetle with 1.9 TDI Diesel engine and a Toyota Rav 4 for the Mrs. I am looking for an OBD II scan tool that will at least work on the Rav and the 350. (Looking through the service manual last night, I could find no mention of a data port or fault codes on the VW.)

Does anyone have any recommendations on which tool to get that might be compatible with these two vehicles? I have read of compatability problems with some tools. Secondly, where is the best place to look for these where I would be able to open them up and take a look at the manuals, etc. before laying down the cash?

Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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Hi,

For the VW check out: http://www.ross-tech.com/index.html
and for the OBD II stuff check out: http://www.autotap.com/

Ray
 
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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There are a couple of threads here on scan tools that may have some info if you use the search function.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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Gyenisis's are real nice. Too bad you have to be a real good pro to afford one.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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get one from the snap on tool man runs bout 2500 with all cartridges to scan everycar
 
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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The Auto Tap tool cost $200 - but you need a laptop. I boughgt one and it seems to work well! Since I am a backyard hack - it is hard to justify $2000. :-)

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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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well i guess ur right i also work for the local dodge dealer and it really justifies me buying one. So if one of my buddies has a CEL come on 5 bucks and i will do anything i can witht the scanner
 
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