So guess what, I finally got so pissed I bought a scanner.

Now before all of you guys reply with "OH MY *** JUST BUY THE LAPTOP AND GET THE SOFTWARE FOR FREE ITS SO MUCH BETTER", save the strain on your fingers/hands because I already did a search and you told just about everyone to do that.

Since it will be a LONG time before any heavy engine modification is done, I won't need to do any PROM chip burning or whatever the hell that stuff is. Plus I leave for real 4 year college in about a year in a half after my junior college general education is finished, and at that time I plan on buying a really nice high quality laptop for myself. So I might as well just wait till then to get into the free software diagnostic/prom burn stuff, and use a handy handheld scanner to diagnose my car's problems for now.

Again, I just want to be able to diagnose and fix my own ECM/Sensor/etc problems on my own, without having to haul it into a garage somewhere and pay 100$/hr. I've been having problems I cannot fix for quite some time now. So the main question would be does this have everything I need to do that.

So, with that disclaimer out of the way, let me fill you guys in on which one I got.

There was only ONE brand of scanner there, the Auto X-Ray brand, and I selected the one that fit my car, which is the EZ-SCAN 3000.

I haven't opened it yet, so if it ends up not being a good scanner, based on your guys' comments, i can still return it. Once I open it, it's nonreturnable. Do not base your opinions on this scanner from your opinions about liking laptop + software better than scanner. Just evaluate the scanner by itself, and give me personal experience and or second hand stories.

Auto X-Ray EZ-SCAN 3000

300$

Contents:
3000 Scanner
GM OBD-I Cable
Ford OBD-I Cable
Chrysler OBD-I Cable
PC Interface Cable
EZ-UPDATE
Case
User's Manual
Reg. Card

Vehicle Coverage:
GM 82-95 (12 & 16 pin ALDL)
Ford 83-95 (EEC IV)
Chrysler 83-95 (SCI)
Jeep 91-95 (SCI)

Comprehensive features include:
read and display live sensor information
show trouble and pending codes in English
access oxygen sensor tests
display monitoring tests
scan collects all values from vehicle's on-board computer
29 Frame Capture Mode
set capture frame interval from 0500ms to 5000ms
reset check engline lights
internet upgradeable

Hardware Specs
8 Line Display 128 x 64 Pixel Screen
8 Pin AMP OBD Communications Port
8 Pin RJ45 Serial Communications Port
Backlit Display
32 Step Contrast Control Display
Battery Powered 4 AA
Unit Measurements: weight, 9 oz, dimensions, 8 1/8H x 3 1/8W x 1.5D
Data Save
Auto Off
Dual Processor System
Real-Time Operating System
Flash Updateable Applications
Software Configurable Hardware
Dupont Super Tough 901 Nylon Case
Durable Spillproof Membrane Keyboard

 

https://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?...OD&ProdID=4047

I think youll find that this tool (above) is a far better value as it covers more cars and comes with a cd to upload to your laptop that allows you to print out the results and watch real time data changes

but if you must buy that tool (save a few bucks)

https://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?...OD&ProdID=4050

 

holy cow, 440$ is a really nice deal

i think i'll get that one instead, looks worth it