[V8] ODB2/Not V8 related

[Bryan Kamerer]

Tom and I were having a "back channel" conversation about those other
features, too.

I view the OBDI/ABS info as more important than the live data, but that's my
use and not everyone elses.  I did manage to find a cheap Hong Kong maker of
adapters on Ebay and you could get the OBDI adapter for Audi's for like $8.

Also, if you go to the Innova site, you will find a detailed chart which
shows you quickly which will give you the features you need.  I have used an
"el cheapo" one in the past once and the Innova products a couple of times.
The Innova was so much more satisfying to use and durable feeling it was
worth a premium.  And it's not NEARLY as expensive as some industrial units.

I'm glad this coming up, too.  Because I'm in the early stage of ID'ing a
new vehicle for a special purpose, and I've narrowed it down to 1994 to 1997
Toyota Land Cruisers.  It reminds me only the latter two of those four years
is OBDII, and that's worth a small premium.

Bryan



On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 8:54 PM, Dave Saad <dsaad at icehouse.net> wrote:

> This list is funny - I spent all yesterday researching scanners.
> I am also looking at buying an Innova (made by Equus) scanner, but it
> is just too easy to go to O'Reilly's/Schucks and read it out for free.
> It looks to me like there are two models to choose from - one that
> only reads codes (about $100) and one that can also read "live data"
> which would be way more useful but costs closer to $200.  Equus
> actually has more like ten models to choose from that add features
> like ODB1 capability and ABS brake diagnostics. Both would be nice,
> but the price starts to go up fast.
> Just for fun, I also popped into a pawn shop on the way home and sure
> enough they had the Innova $100 scanner for $50.  I almost got it but
> really want the live data capability.
> Any input on scanner brands/models/features would be appreciated by me
> as well.
>
> Dave
> On Aug 3, 2010, at 8:20 PM, Bryan Kamerer wrote:
>
> > As a simple test, take it to an O'Reilly's (or similar) auto parts
> > store.
> > They will loan you a nice Innova scanner to use on-premise; they
> > just ask
> > for your DL as a deposit.
> >
> > Read the codes (write them down), and reset them.  Then drive home
> > or around
> > and see if the codes come back.  You may need to go back to the
> > store again
> > to re-read the codes to see which ones re-occurred.  Some may be old
> > ones
> > that have been corrected but never cleared.  Or maybe no codes will be
> > thrown if they were all old codes.
> >
> > I keep meaning to buy a used Innova scanner off ebay,  but honestly
> > I need
> > one so infrequently I just go down the road to O'Reilly's (nee
> > Schuck's).
> >
> > Bryan
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 7:05 PM, toml99 at todomundo.com
> > <toml99 at todomundo.com>wrote:
> >
> >> Hey, well my brother in law has a 96 Acura TL32, and his mechanic is
> >> an idiot/scammer etc.  I was looking to get him a ODB2 scanner, and
> >> was wondering if anyone's got any input on this.  His check engine
> >> light has been on for years, and the mechanic says...."it's normal
> >> with these cars", and he's spent many hrs to try and  make it go
> >> out.  He's never replaced the OX sensor since he's owned it
> >> (120K)....  I see many readers on Ebay/auto store's, but wondering if
> >> anyone's had any experience with the stuff that's out there, and a
> >> recommendation on which to buy.  I'm going to replace his ox sensors
> >> regardless(light might just go out "magically")....but, still want
> >> him to have the ability to see what's going on.....Car ran smooth and
> >> nice, but might run like a banshee with that light going
> >> out?....Anyway, just wanted to see if anyone has an
> >> opinion....Sincerely Tom
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