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OBD I and II support, ABS on most makes/models.. The main reason i'm looking at that model is the Live Data support.. Where you can actually monitor the signals in real time for catching those intermittent problems that don't pass the threshold for setting a code.
The MSRP on it is $482.. But available on Amazon and Walmart for $155.
I bought one of those handheld units years ago and they wanted to make me buy a new one for newer model cars - did not offer a software upgrade...
Anyway the trend these days is for JUST the connection from the car to a computer or smart phone and then in theory you could always get the latest software or eventually even upgrade the software in a car with an internet link (vehicle manufacturer's are slow to set-up this stuff which has been around for EVERYTHING else for years!).
Anyway I found the following and it looks interesting - a cell phone connection - The app would be downloaded to your cell phone - and in theory you could upgrade the app, not need to buy a new handheld unit?
Edit: I don't see ABS or SRS mentioned, but maybe some other manufacturer has a connection and/or app for that? Or they will in the future? Basically you can in theory get the connection, then it could access anything on the vehicle with the right app.
For the price you can't beat them. You can download the free Torque app for your smartphone. I found better software for the laptop that gives all the data you'd normally need.
I refuse to use a smartphone.. Well.. That's not entirely accurate, but I don't have one.. Just a plain old cell phone that can easily fit in my pocket.. I did look at some of the ones that linked to the cells..
I like the actron, considering that it shows graphing.
I refuse to use a smartphone.. Well.. That's not entirely accurate, but I don't have one.. Just a plain old cell phone that can easily fit in my pocket.. I did look at some of the ones that linked to the cells..
I like the actron, considering that it shows graphing.
Then buy an inexpensive Android tablet with Bluetooth. The OBDII bluetooth adapters are less then $25. The Android software Torque is nearly free. And it taps into everything provided by OBDII presented in an easy to use interface. It reads codes, resets codes, and monitors everything. You can choose how the data is presented - dials, digital readouts, etc.
I can only vouch for Torque. Great reviews, very professional piece of software. It allows a unique profile for multiple vehicles. Ridiculous amount of capability for a few dollars.
I get by with an Innova 3100 for about $100. OBD2 only. You really don't need OBD1 unless you happen to be unlucky enough to need the adapters for those freak GM OBD"1.5" vehicles that need an OBD1 scanner with OBD2 cable end, since most OBD1 can be ready with paperclips or analog multimeters. Even then, you can cobble up your own adapter for just a few bucks if you look in the right places.
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