Scan tool

Lpfm1990 · April 10, 2025

Quick question, and not sure if this is even the right sub section for it? But wanting to grab a scan-tool. Don’t need the most “pro-level” tool, but enough to read codes and get into the oem side menu to view various modules for codes. Also bonus points if it works on a Toyota car also (I have a chr I use as a work ride to save on gas and wear on the truck)

now I know it’s the new global b system on my new truck. So is there suggestions of a reasonable one? Doesn’t need to have a Bluetooth dongle either. There’s like 10 different ones and I have no clue to what’s a good one or a waste.

thanks guys

SoCal Angler · April 11, 2025

I have been considering a scan tool for my ‘23 6.6L gas with 6 speed and Toyota vehicles. I believe bi directional scan tools are preferred to allow for more than just pulling codes.

The Car Care Nut over on YT has pretty good things to say about one that he reviews on his channel. He discussed its uses on Toyotas, but it works on most vehicles. Vid is 3 years old and no updates on the tool.

Capt Bob · April 11, 2025

Not sure if this even fits what you’re looking for but, I running the Scan Gauge III.

It will give you codes and the ability to clear same but its basic ability is to provide real time engine operation parameters. Maybe not what you are seeking. It’s hardwired and so far, has worked very well on my 2024.

revrnd · April 11, 2025

Make sure what ever you're looking @ works on the current GM vehicles. I bought a Creader Launch Elite G. It only partially worked w/ my 2024. i bought the adapter that supposedly would correct this, it didn't.

I wanted to be able to adjust the TPMS thresholds, but am unable to w/ this tool. Apparently there are scan tools that do permit this.

I guess I can use it for any code reading...

Edited April 11, 2025 by revrnd

Chopper_Man · April 12, 2025

I use the Autel MK900-BT, does everything I need on all my vehicles.

revrnd · April 13, 2025

On 4/12/2025 at 10:13 AM, Chopper_Man said:

I use the Autel MK900-BT, does everything I need on all my vehicles.

Do you have anything newer than the 2022? According to others on here, GM changed the 'architecture' w/ the '23s or '24s. What worked on previous model years may not be compatible.

Edited April 13, 2025 by revrnd

Chopper_Man · April 14, 2025

22 is the newest GM. The scanner does updates for the newer vehicles.

Handy · April 15, 2025

I have been using a BlueDriver for several years. It is very small which makes it convenient to keep in my center console, and move it from vehicle to vehicle for trips. It interfaces with your smartphone via Bluetooth. I have been getting a nuisance code on my 2013 C3500 for years, and while driving, I am able to plug in the BlueDriver, open the app on my phone, clear the code, unplug the BlueDriver, and toss it back in the center console. I had a turbo code on my 2005 K3500 and went into limp mode while towing a trailer on a narrow canyon road. I almost came to a stop with traffic behind me. I was able to quickly plug the BlueDriver in, clear the code, exit limp mode, and resume my drive. There was nothing wrong with the turbo, and it never came up again. https://a.co/d/4IiAABx

Handy · April 15, 2025

On 4/11/2025 at 3:46 PM, revrnd said:

I wanted to be able to adjust the TPMS thresholds, but am unable to w/ this tool. Apparently there are scan tools that do permit this.

I purchased the Autel TPMS Programming Tool TS508WF 2024 Version after reading advice on this forum. I used it to reprogram my 2024 2500HD tire pressure threshold down to 50 psi because that is what I run my tires at, and the low tire pressure warnings were a pain every time I started the truck. It worked great, and I have also been able to use it to relearn the tire locations after a rotation. A little pricey, but the cheapest way to reprogram short of having a friend do it.

revrnd · April 16, 2025

On 4/14/2025 at 10:01 PM, Handy said:

I purchased the Autel TPMS Programming Tool TS508WF 2024 Version after reading advice on this forum. I used it to reprogram my 2024 2500HD tire pressure threshold down to 50 psi because that is what I run my tires at, and the low tire pressure warnings were a pain every time I started the truck. It worked great, and I have also been able to use it to relearn the tire locations after a rotation. A little pricey, but the cheapest way to reprogram short of having a friend do it.

Thanks. I checked online & that sounds like what I should've bought in the 1st place. Any Canucks interested in what I posted previously, PM me...

revrnd · April 19, 2025

I ordered the TS501. Not really sure what the difference is, but is priced cheaper than the TS508

Chuck FB · April 19, 2025

I had bought my TS508WF from Napa and I got a little off of it so it was 325.00, then early this month Princess puts it on sale for 280.00 and actually that sale ends tomorrow as per April 20th. However with Princess you can either possibly get a raincheck if they don't have one in stock or if you have that sale catalogue you can typically walk in after the sale and point to the price in your catalogue and they will sell it for that price. The regular price at Princess is 400.00 so that was a crap price.

Good question about the 501 vs the 508, I am guessing that the 508WF would be the wifi difference but a regular 508 I have no idea.

revrnd · April 19, 2025

38 minutes ago, Chuck FB said:

I had bought my TS508WF from Napa and I got a little off of it so it was 325.00, then early this month Princess puts it on sale for 280.00 and actually that sale ends tomorrow as per April 20th. However with Princess you can either possibly get a raincheck if they don't have one in stock or if you have that sale catalogue you can typically walk in after the sale and point to the price in your catalogue and they will sell it for that price. The regular price at Princess is 400.00 so that was a crap price.

Good question about the 501 vs the 508, I am guessing that the 508WF would be the wifi difference but a regular 508 I have no idea.

I've never thought of looking for scan tools @ PA before. If I'm in Oshawa, I usually make a stop @ the 1 next door in Whitby.

Chuck FB · April 19, 2025

11 minutes ago, revrnd said:

I've never thought of looking for scan tools @ PA before. If I'm in Oshawa, I usually make a stop @ the 1 next door in Whitby.

You certainly didn't miss out on anything with their regular price, just a fluke they happened to have a sale on them just to piss me off LOL. Certainly not worth 20.00 for a special trip and find they don't have any as their tracking of what the store website says they have and what they actually have are pretty sad at times and part of that is there system and part of it is certain items that walk out under someone elses power.

Some of what Princess will have in the way of scan tools are there because they are out of date and on their way out, not made anymore etc and probably got a smoking deal on them to flog off. The 508 isn't there yet in that category though.

Edited April 19, 2025 by Chuck FB