Automotive Scan tool suggestions

[russ455]

Don’t see anything recent on this…. Any ideas for a scan tool I can use on obd2 and interface with my 4x4 system? Need to trouble shoot 2017 Colorado z71 giving ”service 4wd” Message. I assume anything that reads those codes will be able to read engine codes and reset CEL if needed.
other vehicle is 2015 RegalGS but I assume that shouldn’t be an issue. Then its back to mid 80s Buicks but those are already covered

 

[BrandonV]

Couple recent threads on this. Generally I'd look at getting an Autel MX808 or MX900 from AESWave. If you want to use your phone instead of a dedicated tablet maybe check out the TOPDON TopScan Pro from AESWave.

Scan tool shopping?

I have been thinking of buying a better scan tool. A bi-directional so I can see live data. Currently we drive a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer and a 2021 Ram Laramie. i have noticed on Youtube a few guys using the Launch brand, and even a few with the T10 Harbor Freight and they seem to like them. Of...

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Icon T7 scan tool

I'm in the market for a "budget" level bi-directional scan tool. I'm not wrenching in a shop these days, so I don't need a Snap On or something else with all the features of a high dollar unit, including Bluetooth (I don't need it and don't care for it). I've had my eye on the Autel MX808...

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Bidirectional OBD2 tools

So I’m looking to upgrade to my 3rd (and hopefully final) obd2 reader. I started with a crappy little actron pocket scan then moved to a more advanced craftsman model with live data, battery system testing and some other basic functions and now I want something that’s bidirectional. I know that...

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[Buckaroo5]

If would look at Bluedriver - it has the capability to read codes on systems other than engine depending on the vehicle - HVAC, Trans, ABS, SRS. Check their website regarding capability for your particular vehicle.

 

[tiredoldironworker]

Autels are nice but run around 400 plus if you need Autoauth to bypass gateways that's another 50 a year.

 

[R_Holiday]

I just got the thinkcar 689bt. I haven’t used it yet. Mainly got it from the good reviews and lifetime updates.

 

[tak1313]

For bigger non SO tools, I have read that Autel is better for US/Asian cars and Launch is better for Euro cars. I haven't been in the market for a LONG time since I got my Autel DS108 many years ago, and it has done everything I needed to do so far since I'm not a pro.

I know many newer tools tend to actually license either the Autel or Launch OS as well.

I did buy a Launch crp129 (or something like that) a couple of years ago for something quicker/simpler, and it couldn't even connect to my wife's Prius. I then read other reviews that said the same and that it was "not compatible with hybrids (whatever THAT indicates), yet I have read reviews that claimed it worked fine with their Prius (may have been fake). It connected fine with my Tacoma, but I just returned it.

The software may have also been updated since, and the Autel never had a problem with the Prius. I also have the BluDriver which has worked for everything I've tried it with no problem - but I keep misplacing the dongle.