Best Scan tool?

[rjirvine]

I need to get a scan tool cause my truck threw a code this morning. Any ideas on the best one to buy? I know I can take it to autozone etc and get it read for free, but since I plan on having the truck for a long time figured I'd better get my own. I don't own a laptop, But I've seen some that interface with them.

[bobcat5544]

The good ones atart about 1000.00 and go up from there. i have a otc genisys that cost me about 4000.00 w/ all the goodies and it is the next best thing to the gm tech2

[asepgrad98]

you can get a code reader for 80$ at your autoparts store.

 

It really isnt cost effective to buy a scan tool for just one car.

[asilverblazer]

Some readers can't access codes other than engine, when an ABS connector came loose and set a code off Autozone couldn't pull it.

[MrQuadrasteer]

RJ, if you plan on keeping it a while, and maybe have plans for the future to *tinker* with it, then maybe a laptop and program would be justifiable expenses

[builderpaul]

Having a laptop will open a world of possibilitys for you. There are a ton of tools for a laptop.

I would look into a tunner, like HPtunners, or even better, eflive. Even though they will only tune 2 vehicles they have excellent scanners, especially eflive. The scanners are not locked and will work will any obd2 vehicle. If you don't ever think you will tune than you can get just the scanner part of eflive for a little less.

If you want just an inexpensive scan program look here

I am sure many others will offer there favorites.

[robot225]

Are there any programs that will let you recalibrate the speedo for tire size?