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Actron does offer two models that show both an OBD1 adapter set and a CAN upgrade available. Cost is around $299-399 for the base unit.
If that 93 is a Ford, you really don't need a scan tool except for speed and convenience, a paper clip will do it.
Steve
If that 93 is a Ford, you really don't need a scan tool except for speed and convenience, a paper clip will do it.
Steve
Last edited by projectSHO89; Jan 24, 2007 at 08:07 AM.
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From: Warrenton, VA
Originally Posted by projectSHO89
Actron does offer two models that show both an OBD1 adapter set and a CAN upgrade available. Cost is around $299-399 for the base unit.
If that 93 is a Ford, you really don't need a scan tool except for speed and convenience, a paper clip will do it.
Steve
If that 93 is a Ford, you really don't need a scan tool except for speed and convenience, a paper clip will do it.
Steve
Can you elaborate on teh paper clip technique - or point me to it?
Rob
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From: North of Boston MA
Try this link. I asked the same question once.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...e-reading.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...e-reading.html
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From: BC Canada
I have a couple of scanners and an OBDII module for my palm and LT.
If i need to check the codes i use a scanner, but for diagnostics the LT or palm are a godsent, they both utilize live graphs to monitor the individual sensors and the LT is able to log.
The Elm327 chip is capable of all protocols, incl CAN
If i need to check the codes i use a scanner, but for diagnostics the LT or palm are a godsent, they both utilize live graphs to monitor the individual sensors and the LT is able to log.
The Elm327 chip is capable of all protocols, incl CAN
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From: Warrenton, VA
Originally Posted by aquanaut20
I have a couple of scanners and an OBDII module for my palm and LT.
If i need to check the codes i use a scanner, but for diagnostics the LT or palm are a godsent, they both utilize live graphs to monitor the individual sensors and the LT is able to log.
The Elm327 chip is capable of all protocols, incl CAN
If i need to check the codes i use a scanner, but for diagnostics the LT or palm are a godsent, they both utilize live graphs to monitor the individual sensors and the LT is able to log.
The Elm327 chip is capable of all protocols, incl CAN
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From: Western New York
So what laptop programs are you guys recommending? I am considering getting one as I have a couple of laptops sitting around and figure I should put them to use. One suggestion has been the AutoTap. Thoughts?
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From: Warrenton, VA
I'm leaning the AutoTap direction unless somebody posts somethign better here in the next week or so...
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From: BC Canada
When I need to use log/graph and print functions. I use either my
- Harrison OBScan(propriatory), or
- OBD2allinone (Elm327) +CAN, .
- Inova 3100 (code book) or
- Autopro E3199+CAN LCD descriptions
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