Is there any advantage to a OBD-I scanner vs reading lights?
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Is there any advantage to a OBD-I scanner vs reading lights?
I'm a believer in OBD-II scanners but haven't dealt with an OBD-I system before. I can read the diagnostics light codes.
Is there additional capability to be had with having a scan tool on my 89 IROC?
Is there additional capability to be had with having a scan tool on my 89 IROC?
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Re: Is there any advantage to a OBD-I scanner vs reading lights?
Blinking codes just shows you any stored malfunction errors.
A scan tool not only shows that but also shows what values the sensors are providing to the ECM.
RBob.
A scan tool not only shows that but also shows what values the sensors are providing to the ECM.
RBob.
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Re: Is there any advantage to a OBD-I scanner vs reading lights?
Snap on mt2500 are nice but you can get older otc 2000 & 4000 models on eBay for a good deal.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/OTC-Diagnostic...%257Ciid%253A4
http://m.ebay.com/itm/OTC-Diagnostic...%257Ciid%253A4
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Re: Is there any advantage to a OBD-I scanner vs reading lights?
Hi Tp
Have you had a chance to use the scanner yet?
I am looking at getting one just for reading the codes to see if the sensors are working correctly. I have no need to tune for better performance.
Just want to have a good driving stock car.
Bob
Have you had a chance to use the scanner yet?
I am looking at getting one just for reading the codes to see if the sensors are working correctly. I have no need to tune for better performance.
Just want to have a good driving stock car.
Bob
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Re: Is there any advantage to a OBD-I scanner vs reading lights?
Thanks Tuned P.
About using tunerpro. I not sure if I can figure out the steps to make it work. I do by best on repairs but sometimes computer work (well I am a senior citizen) drives me a little nuts.
Do you have any preference in cables for our cars. 1990 GTA 305. I am willing but most likely will need guidance from the group.
So any help will be appreciated.
Bob
About using tunerpro. I not sure if I can figure out the steps to make it work. I do by best on repairs but sometimes computer work (well I am a senior citizen) drives me a little nuts.
Do you have any preference in cables for our cars. 1990 GTA 305. I am willing but most likely will need guidance from the group.
So any help will be appreciated.
Bob
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Re: Is there any advantage to a OBD-I scanner vs reading lights?
You might like this scanner
http://m.ebay.com/itm/OTC-MONITOR-40...%257Ciid%253A1
http://m.ebay.com/itm/OTC-MONITOR-40...%257Ciid%253A1