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hello everyone. Ok not for sure if this is posted in the right forum if not I appolegize. I'm lookin to invest in a not crazy expensive scan tool. I'm thinking about the Tech II scan tool. Was wondering if anyone could give me some feed back on a decent scan tool or if the tech 2 would be a good choice. Hope to get some useful info about a good choice on a scan. Thank you in advance.

1SLOW1500 Senior Enthusiast

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Depends on what you are looking to do. I had a tech II and it is ok. But sold it and got a Snap on scanner as it worked on way more vehicles but was thousands. If you are only doing yours or gm look at nano it is $120. But also allows flashing gm updates but you pay for that also 40 per vehicle for 2 years. Then there are cheaper code readers.
Of if you what more power a tuner device such as HPT will scan, data, remote, write, read. You need a laptop but all major components are available in that. As well as clearing codes and tuning. Also one device works on gm,Chrysler,ford,ect...
But again it is tuner based.

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I'm happy with Autogenuity w gm enhancement (windows software + a usb-obdii cable).  Reads codes from all the computers on the vehicle, also performs a variety of testing and diagnostic procedures, live data recording.  It's just below the tech ii in functionality for gm vehicles (as it can't reflash the computers, might be missing other things, but I don't know what).

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Isn’t the tech 2 for 2013 and older trucks and need GDS or whatever it’s called for 2014+? I’m sure you can read codes on the new trucks with tech 2 but if you want full bidirectional control you need the newer tool. 

aseibel Senior Enthusiast

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If your needs are high tech, the above options are good. If you're only a tinkerer like me and you just want to read and clear codes, something like this is cheap and effective:

https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Wireless-Bluetooth-Diagnostic/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=obdII+code+reader&qid=1572291458&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&smid=A2VZTJP6N0Z6QL&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRjlQSjQ3N1VPV0g0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzA5Mjg2MzhQR01CRTM1SEc5WSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTM5MDc5MlpKNFNKUjZXUjcwWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

connects to your phone via wifi and you can use a free app to monitor live data. There are several similar.

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Rick Clover

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Ok I only use it at work and only have Chevrolet and gmc. im lookin to be able to read all computer on our trucks also get diagnostic data. Our trucks at work range from 2009 up to brand new.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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6 hours ago, Rick Clover said:

hello everyone. Ok not for sure if this is posted in the right forum if not I appolegize. I'm lookin to invest in a not crazy expensive scan tool. I'm thinking about the Tech II scan tool. Was wondering if anyone could give me some feed back on a decent scan tool or if the tech 2 would be a good choice. Hope to get some useful info about a good choice on a scan. Thank you in advance.

 

Tech 2 doesn't work on 1/2 truck newer than 2013, on HD newer than 2014 and on Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban/Escalade past 2014.

 

2014 1/2 ton, 2015 HD and 2015 full size SUV are GM's Global Diagnostics System or GDS/GDS2.  That requires a laptop and active licensing from GM to operate. 

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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My sons Snap On scanner was $5 K.

But will read all makes.

 

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1SLOW1500 Senior Enthusiast

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It's sounding like the snap on scanner may be the way to go then for us.
Yes it is big money but read all. And is great tool. I would base it on use. If you are a mechanic and the tool can pay for itself go for it. If not maybe the $120 and license is best, if just one time or when there is a issue then the 100 bluetooth scanner will work.

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Rick Clover Enthusiast

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Could I ask what model snap on scan tool you use? I am a mechanic for a landscaping company so definently would get used but mainly in the company. The boss wants use pretty much self contained so non of our truck have to go in for any service. 

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