OBD II Scan Tool

[JCockerill]

I am looking for a reasonably priced scan tool for use on all vehicles under $500. That can show graphs, ect.



i was looking at the OTC 3111 but fear it may not have enough capability for me.



what are you guys using?

 

[dresslered]

Just remember that our trucks are not fully OBD II compliant, so unless you pay big bucks for the Snap-on or Chrysler scanner, there will be limitations to what you can do.

 

[BGlidewell]

I am looking for a reasonably priced scan tool for use on all vehicles under $500. That can show graphs, ect.



i was looking at the OTC 3111 but fear it may not have enough capability for me.



what are you guys using?

I found a good tool on amazon for my wife's 2005 audi. (roady) What I have found is you need to research based on the car/s in question. In my case the purchase price was the same as ONE dealer scan. So it paid for itself the day it arrived. YMMV.

 

[FourBarR]

I have this one,down load from this web site www,obd-2.com. It covers all vehicles that use obd,its updated each month. It has virtual dash that can be programmed to suit your truck.

 

[rbattelle]

Just remember that our trucks are not fully OBD II compliant, so unless you pay big bucks for the Snap-on or Chrysler scanner, there will be limitations to what you can do.

Just to be clear, all vehicles sold in the US since 1996 are federally-mandated to be OBD-II compliant. And our trucks are fully compliant.



I think what you really mean is you can't access all the data and functions with standard OBD-II scanners. Rather, by virtue of the CAN system, you must be able to log into the vehicle network in order to access everything. This is outside the scope of OBD-II, and specifically authorized under the OBD-II standard.



Remember that the OBD-II standard specifies a particular set of available data, with which Dodge is in compliance.



-Ryan

 

[BGlidewell]

Ryan,

Thanks for that clarification.

There are standards compliant and in addition proprietary protocols in many cars and trucks. Unfortunately, the proprietary protocols mean you need a code reader tool specific to the make, model and even year sometimes if you want a total solution... additionally some are internet-upgradeable like a smarty.

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