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RE: ODB-II diagnostic tool?

To: "Mark J. Andy" <marka@telerama.com>,
Subject: RE: ODB-II diagnostic tool?
From: "Kevin Stevens" <Kevin_Stevens@Bigfoot.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 22:37:49 -0800
AutoTap OBD-II diagnostic software.  Second is Comp-something (search the
web on OBD-II), which you may have to go to because AutoTap only works with
one of the common connectors and I don't think it's Chrysler.

KeS

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Mark J. Andy
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 1999 20:07
> To: autox mailing list
> Subject: ODB-II diagnostic tool?
>
>
> Howdy,
>
> Anyone got any favorites or recommendations for an ODB-II diagnostic tool?
> I've got an engine light on in the neon and I kinda would like to be able
> to see what it means, etc.
>
> I checked out a few from Kal-Equip (made by Actron).  The KM9615 looks
> pretty good:  It lets you read and reset codes, along with real-time
> monitoring and on-screen code definitions.  Recommended price is $380.
>
> They also have the Actron CP9035, which just lets you read & reset the
> scan codes.  That's $211.
>
> Is the extra money to have the on-screen definitions and real-time
> monitoring worth it?  Is there some other tool I should buy?  Where can I
> get the best prices on this stuff?
>
> I don't care much / at all about non-ODB II capabilities, and am not
> _that_ concerned about software upgradeability (which comes with the
> Actron Scantool CP9110 + CP9114 OBD-II Cartridge for $470), assuming
> ODB-II isn't changing all the time or something.
>
> Any advice here would be great.  Thanks!
>
> Mark
> (btw, I think I managed to set the code for a misfire when I put on some
> Crane Firewire 8.5mm plug wires and zip-tied 'em together rather than use
> the (too small) stock plug wire holders.  After I snipped the wire ties,
> the stumble seemed to clear up.  Guess now I get to see if I can find some
> 8.5mm wire clips too... :-/)
>
>
>


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