whats your favorite scan tool
 

For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am thinking
about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

I use this one http://www.obd-2.com/#home on my laptop. It gives me the
ability to save the scans on the laptop for future reference. It also has
excellent support and constant updates.


"halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am thinking
> about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

I use this one http://www.obd-2.com/#home on my laptop. It gives me the
ability to save the scans on the laptop for future reference. It also has
excellent support and constant updates.


"halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am thinking
> about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

"halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am thinking
> about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>
I bought an Actron 9135 (I think it has less built-in info than the 9145)
because it was the least expensive device ($160) that looked like it met my
needs... at least when I needed it. I only use the reader occasionally, but
it sure is useful when I need it!

The code CD that comes with the reader seems useless, though. Their website
is more up-to-date and easier to use.

Mike

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

"halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am thinking
> about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>
I bought an Actron 9135 (I think it has less built-in info than the 9145)
because it was the least expensive device ($160) that looked like it met my
needs... at least when I needed it. I only use the reader occasionally, but
it sure is useful when I need it!

The code CD that comes with the reader seems useless, though. Their website
is more up-to-date and easier to use.

Mike

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:I2%1e.15676$DW.8793@newssvr17.news.prodigy.co m:

> I use this one http://www.obd-2.com/#home on my laptop. It gives me
> the ability to save the scans on the laptop for future reference. It
> also has excellent support and constant updates.
>
>
> "halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
> news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
>> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am
>> thinking about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>>
>
>

Seems to me that some smart person could make a OBD scanner adapter/SW
package to work with a Palm pilot or similar handheld PC. An inexpensive
adapter.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:I2%1e.15676$DW.8793@newssvr17.news.prodigy.co m:

> I use this one http://www.obd-2.com/#home on my laptop. It gives me
> the ability to save the scans on the laptop for future reference. It
> also has excellent support and constant updates.
>
>
> "halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
> news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
>> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am
>> thinking about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>>
>
>

Seems to me that some smart person could make a OBD scanner adapter/SW
package to work with a Palm pilot or similar handheld PC. An inexpensive
adapter.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in
news:Xns9627CAC64A8BBjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86:

> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
> news:I2%1e.15676$DW.8793@newssvr17.news.prodigy.co m:
>
>> I use this one http://www.obd-2.com/#home on my laptop. It gives me
>> the ability to save the scans on the laptop for future reference. It
>> also has excellent support and constant updates.
>>
>>
>> "halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
>> news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
>>> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am
>>> thinking about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>>>
>>
>>
>
> Seems to me that some smart person could make a OBD scanner adapter/SW
> package to work with a Palm pilot or similar handheld PC. An inexpensive
> adapter.
>


They do. Lots and lots of them. Google is your friend.

Here's one:
http://autoenginuity.com/

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in
news:Xns9627CAC64A8BBjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86:

> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
> news:I2%1e.15676$DW.8793@newssvr17.news.prodigy.co m:
>
>> I use this one http://www.obd-2.com/#home on my laptop. It gives me
>> the ability to save the scans on the laptop for future reference. It
>> also has excellent support and constant updates.
>>
>>
>> "halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
>> news:Z4WdnfIsLsAa69XfRVn-ug@comcast.com...
>>> For those who do repairs what is your favorite scan tool? I am
>>> thinking about purchasing an Actron cp9145 for $180.00
>>>
>>
>>
>
> Seems to me that some smart person could make a OBD scanner adapter/SW
> package to work with a Palm pilot or similar handheld PC. An inexpensive
> adapter.
>


They do. Lots and lots of them. Google is your friend.

Here's one:
http://autoenginuity.com/

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns9627D35FBFBEAtegger@207.14.113.17:

> Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in
> news:Xns9627CAC64A8BBjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86:

>> Seems to me that some smart person could make a OBD scanner
>> adapter/SW package to work with a Palm pilot or similar handheld PC.
>> An inexpensive adapter.
>>
>
>
> They do. Lots and lots of them. Google is your friend.
>
> Here's one:
> http://autoenginuity.com/
>


And a useful link here:
http://www.troublecodes.net/technica...nfo.shtml#palm

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns9627D35FBFBEAtegger@207.14.113.17:

> Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in
> news:Xns9627CAC64A8BBjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86:

>> Seems to me that some smart person could make a OBD scanner
>> adapter/SW package to work with a Palm pilot or similar handheld PC.
>> An inexpensive adapter.
>>
>
>
> They do. Lots and lots of them. Google is your friend.
>
> Here's one:
> http://autoenginuity.com/
>


And a useful link here:
http://www.troublecodes.net/technica...nfo.shtml#palm

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

Do I understand this right: One downloads the appropriate software for
the car of interest?

If so, very slick!

Remco

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

Do I understand this right: One downloads the appropriate software for
the car of interest?

If so, very slick!

Remco

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

Software I was impressed with from;
http://www.autotap.com/

Made for Palm OS machines or PC computers.


Remco wrote:
> Do I understand this right: One downloads the appropriate software for
> the car of interest?
>
> If so, very slick!
>
> Remco
>

Re: whats your favorite scan tool
 

Software I was impressed with from;
http://www.autotap.com/

Made for Palm OS machines or PC computers.


Remco wrote:
> Do I understand this right: One downloads the appropriate software for
> the car of interest?
>
> If so, very slick!
>
> Remco
>