Does anyone carry a OBD scanner in their trail kit? What is a good one to get?
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OBD Scanner for Trail Kit
Does anyone carry a OBD scanner in their trail kit? What is a good one to get?
2006 AEV Unlimited Rubicon. Silver. 6-speed. 255/85R16. OME ZJ/LJ. Nth TT. Alloy Shafts. 4.56 gears.
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Scangauge II
Observer
I have this one from Autozone, http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...uestid=2707395 Only because I dont always get a good seal on my Mazda B4000 gas cap. This way I can easily clear the code.
1998 Mazda B4000 4x4 stock
1986 Suzuki Samurai 1.3 liter, 30x9.50-15 Bigfoot XT's, OME Dakar springs, weber 32/36 carb, polycarbonate windshield, ZOR winch bumper, Smittybuilt winch XRC8, a work in progress.
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For trail use, I would get one that has a screen that translates the code, rather than one that just gives you the code. Otherwise, any brand is the same these days. Expect to pay between $50 and $100.
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I have two.
The Auterra, it works with a laptop and awesome multi-function software, that will perform dynomometer tasks
And I have the Kiwi for iPhone, connects to the iPhone via wifi, and there are several apps available
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Explorer
I take my snap-on modis when I am taking a long trip with my computer controlled vehicle. It gives me data for different vehicle modules, codes with descriptions, and a trouble shooting section, along with much much more. Its overkill for most people. Get something that gives codes with a description and data stream. Also play around with it before you go to use it the first time in the field. Try having a buddy unplug a sensor and then scan your ecm and fix the problem.
Adventurer
I've owned several of the scan gauges. It does a lot more than just scan. You can also look at several sensor items like intake temp, water temp, voltage, and more. It also works as a very nice trip computer. I'd definitely highly recommend them as a part of any expo kit!
http://www.scangauge.com/
Explorer
Car Code OBD-2
I have Car Code OBD-2 in laptop it comes w/device controller works perfect with my 6.5 diesel.
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I can give two thumbs up for the ScangaugeII. I sold mine since I use a BullyDog GT tuner in the new ride. It reads codes too.
The laptop has AutoTap. I carry that cable with me so that I can help others reading their codes, as the BullyDog will not work with all makes like the Scangauge did.
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Scangauge II.
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