BlazinOR

Have a TPI 406 in my K5 Blazer and want/need a scanner to monitor the motor. My engine builder has a Snap On scanner that monitors everything, and I want something similar. Not sure on the Snap On price, but having spent many years buying Snap On tools, I KNOW it can't be cheap. Great stuff but way spendy.

So what do you guys recommend? Want the same basic capabilities as the Snap On. Don't want just a 'code reader' but something that tells me the TPS volts, etc.

Thanks in advance.

GregWestphal

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Diacom, or Craig Moate's software if you have the '165 ECM. AutoX-ray (or whatever it's called) has a nice stand-alone scan tool if you don't want to buy/use a laptop...

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Greg Westphal
'87 IROC 355TPI/A4

ede

if i were buying one to use on OBD 1 and OBD 2 cars and that i would actually use it i'd consider Snap-on. for ocassional use auto x ray gets mentioned a lot. you can buy diacom softwear and run it on a lap top. i bought a OTC monitor 2000 at a swap meet for cheap and it does quite bit but is limited on 93 or older cars.

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okfoz

I am satisfied with my DIACOM program, unfortunately it refuses to connect to my dads caddy

BlazinOR

OK, for a handheld, what is the consensus here? Have a laptop but would prefer a handheld scanner.

Thanks!

MARKT111

where's the best place to buy Diacom and how much??can you use this to program??have laptop will learn

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GregWestphal

iTrader: (1)

The AutoX-ray is probably your best bet for a hand-held scan tool, unless you have the big bucks for a Snap On scanner. You can get Diacom from here:

http://www.auto-ware.com/software_index.htm

No, you can't use it to program your own chips. The software to actually program chips will come with the burner. The software to change the tables and such w/in the program (bin) you can get from TunerCat, GMEPro, or use WinBin for free.

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Greg Westphal
'87 IROC 355TPI/A4

Earl 87gta

This is what I use it works well an shows real time # Iv used the snap on scanner and I think this givs me just as much info
http://www.actron.com/cgi-bin/web_st...=4922485_17221

for more info on scan tools go to the tech articals and look up traxtons prom burning he has a section about scan tools an links to their sites.

Acceld Z

Anyone heard of this refurb deal?

http://www.autocheckup.com

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