OBD2 Scanners
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OBD2 Scanners
I’m curious as the OBD2 scanners everyone is using. I had purchased an Innova 5210, and of course after receiving it, read some old posts on it, and misread the specifics on the comparisons, saw that the 5610 does a lot more. I decided to buy the 5610 anyways.
what is everyone’s experience with these two scanners? What is everyone else using?
what is everyone’s experience with these two scanners? What is everyone else using?
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Good move on the upgrade. I have the 5160RS, which I understand is the same thing as the 5610. You need the additional features to read the other modules like SRS, TPMS, BCM, etc. Without those features you have something that a cheap Bluetooth module and Torque on your Android could mimic. Mine has performed exceptionally and was worth every penny.
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I'm not sure if this is a recommendation or a warning, but there are some really cheap alternatives out there.
I use a Launch CReader Elite GM.
The GM version is lifetime programmed for GM (Lot's of GM Makes, not just Hummer). I purchased mine for $49 on "a certain popular action site". It was sold by a vendor that apparently sells new items at below retail prices.
It's cheaper than most basic OBDII scanners, and I can verify that it does perform most or all of the active (2 way) functions mentioned for the other devices in this thread.
I programmed a key fob for my 2008 H3 just the other day, and I have also read/learned TPMS sensors. It also does at least some of the actuator tests and sensor calibrations. It reads and resets all (most?) codes, not just power train codes.
Other vehicles can be added for $39.90/year. It's WiFi capable, and will email a rather professional looking diagnostic report. Of course it will do live data, but in the case of the Hummer, it seems there aren't a whole lot of live parameters it will show.
It has a decent color touchscreen, and is powered by Android.
I certainly would not recommend it to a professional shop, or really avid home mechanic, but seeing that mine was cheaper than /either/ a single key fob coding, or a basic OBDII reader purchased locally, it's well worth what I paid.
Note that there is a newer CReader Elite 2 or "Pro" version with a landscape screen and hard keys. Mine is the older portrait touchscreen only version.
I use a Launch CReader Elite GM.
The GM version is lifetime programmed for GM (Lot's of GM Makes, not just Hummer). I purchased mine for $49 on "a certain popular action site". It was sold by a vendor that apparently sells new items at below retail prices.
It's cheaper than most basic OBDII scanners, and I can verify that it does perform most or all of the active (2 way) functions mentioned for the other devices in this thread.
I programmed a key fob for my 2008 H3 just the other day, and I have also read/learned TPMS sensors. It also does at least some of the actuator tests and sensor calibrations. It reads and resets all (most?) codes, not just power train codes.
Other vehicles can be added for $39.90/year. It's WiFi capable, and will email a rather professional looking diagnostic report. Of course it will do live data, but in the case of the Hummer, it seems there aren't a whole lot of live parameters it will show.
It has a decent color touchscreen, and is powered by Android.
I certainly would not recommend it to a professional shop, or really avid home mechanic, but seeing that mine was cheaper than /either/ a single key fob coding, or a basic OBDII reader purchased locally, it's well worth what I paid.
Note that there is a newer CReader Elite 2 or "Pro" version with a landscape screen and hard keys. Mine is the older portrait touchscreen only version.
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