Which OBD2 Scanner to Buy
10-08-2006, 09:58 PM
#1
Which OBD2 Scanner to Buy
I was looking into purchasing an OBDII scanner for my 5th & 4th Gen. Maximas. Also it would be very convenient if I could switch the adapter and be able to use it on Mazda & Honda which are other cars in the family. Could someone please suggest which scanner to go with. From what I've heard, some of the cheaper once do not pick up all of the codes. I don't mind mine paying a few hundreds of bucks as long as the product is going to do everything I need it to do. Please advice on a few different models if you have any sort of experience with them. Thank you very much to everyone in advance.
Andrei
Andrei
10-09-2006, 09:44 AM
#3
http://www.iequus.com/product_info.php?product_id=1003c Does anyone have any experience with this scanner?
Andrei
Andrei
10-09-2006, 10:30 AM
#4
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Originally Posted by Nismo98
http://www.iequus.com/product_info.php?product_id=1003c Does anyone have any experience with this scanner?
Andrei
Andrei
Some have more features (like the ability to store codes).
I have an Innova timing light (same brand as the scanner you
are looking at) and have never had a problem with it.
10-09-2006, 12:51 PM
#5
Originally Posted by Max2K2
You should be fine with that autoscanner. They are all very similar.
Some have more features (like the ability to store codes).
I have an Innova timing light (same brand as the scanner you
are looking at) and have never had a problem with it.
Some have more features (like the ability to store codes).
I have an Innova timing light (same brand as the scanner you
are looking at) and have never had a problem with it.
Andrei
10-09-2006, 02:55 PM
#6
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Originally Posted by Nismo98
Were different ECU adapters included?
Andrei
Andrei
made by Actron http://www.actron.com/
It did not come with any adapters. I believe the OBD II connector
is universal and therefore adapters should not be necessary.
10-09-2006, 06:57 PM
#7
They all serve the same purpose. If you only care about reading codes any odb II scanner will work. The only difference is what protocal they read.
LAN, CAN, ISO, etc.
Can bus is on ALL vehicles starting in 07 or 08.
Most Japanese vehicles (Pre-CAN) use ISO, so if you're not to concerned with compatability with all vehicles ISO should be sufficient.
Personally, I would buy one that accepted all protocols.
LAN, CAN, ISO, etc.
Can bus is on ALL vehicles starting in 07 or 08.
Most Japanese vehicles (Pre-CAN) use ISO, so if you're not to concerned with compatability with all vehicles ISO should be sufficient.
Personally, I would buy one that accepted all protocols.
10-10-2006, 03:52 AM
#8
Originally Posted by 5thgenmaxima
They all serve the same purpose. If you only care about reading codes any odb II scanner will work. The only difference is what protocal they read.
LAN, CAN, ISO, etc.
Can bus is on ALL vehicles starting in 07 or 08.
Most Japanese vehicles (Pre-CAN) use ISO, so if you're not to concerned with compatability with all vehicles ISO should be sufficient.
Personally, I would buy one that accepted all protocols.
LAN, CAN, ISO, etc.
Can bus is on ALL vehicles starting in 07 or 08.
Most Japanese vehicles (Pre-CAN) use ISO, so if you're not to concerned with compatability with all vehicles ISO should be sufficient.
Personally, I would buy one that accepted all protocols.
Andrei
10-10-2006, 06:35 AM
#9
I would also look into Auterra:
http://www.auterraweb.com/
UpRev's Cipher is great too, but it is Nissan/Infiniti specific:
http://www.uprev.com/products/cipher_NI.html
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=cipher
A bunch of people here have Autoengenuity:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=cipher
http://www.auterraweb.com/
UpRev's Cipher is great too, but it is Nissan/Infiniti specific:
http://www.uprev.com/products/cipher_NI.html
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=cipher
A bunch of people here have Autoengenuity:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=cipher
10-10-2006, 03:32 PM
#11
Originally Posted by super6
any one on ebay is fine, they all around $45-55,and work on all makes after 1996.
If you're only using it for code reading.As long as it supports all protocols. Some of the cheaper ones don't support CAN, so if you plan on keeping this for a while you may want to make sure it does.
10-11-2006, 03:47 AM
#12
Originally Posted by 5thgenmaxima
If you're only using it for code reading.As long as it supports all protocols. Some of the cheaper ones don't support CAN, so if you plan on keeping this for a while you may want to make sure it does.
Andrei
10-11-2006, 02:08 PM
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auteltech geniscan gs400
I purchased BR-3 scanner couple years ago which hooks up to latptop serial port. I am happy with it but dragging the laptop every couple of days to the car started getting old.
So I picked up Geniscan GS400 from ebay. It does all protocol including the new CAN and also gives you freeze frame data. It is claimed to have upgradeable firmware. The build quality is very good. It has backlighted screen and ability to save upto 14 readings for later viewing. It also supports reading the inspection/monitor data which is very hand if your state does emission testing. I wish it did live monitoring but for that I can use my BR-3 scanner.
I am happy with the Geniscan GS400 scanner. It is about $100 but definitely worth it. I keep it in the car and monitor the pending codes with it.
Currently, I am struggling with P1320 i.e. ignition coil code. I get P1320 almost every single day but no cylinder specific code. But one day, I was able to get both P1320 and P0304 codes and they were both pending. Interestingly, when the check engine light did come on, the P0304 code was not there!
Without having my own scanner permanently in the car, I would have never found that I could only replace cylinder 4 coil and get away with it.
I wholeheartedly recommend GS400. It is made by auteltech.com
- Vikas
So I picked up Geniscan GS400 from ebay. It does all protocol including the new CAN and also gives you freeze frame data. It is claimed to have upgradeable firmware. The build quality is very good. It has backlighted screen and ability to save upto 14 readings for later viewing. It also supports reading the inspection/monitor data which is very hand if your state does emission testing. I wish it did live monitoring but for that I can use my BR-3 scanner.
I am happy with the Geniscan GS400 scanner. It is about $100 but definitely worth it. I keep it in the car and monitor the pending codes with it.
Currently, I am struggling with P1320 i.e. ignition coil code. I get P1320 almost every single day but no cylinder specific code. But one day, I was able to get both P1320 and P0304 codes and they were both pending. Interestingly, when the check engine light did come on, the P0304 code was not there!
Without having my own scanner permanently in the car, I would have never found that I could only replace cylinder 4 coil and get away with it.
I wholeheartedly recommend GS400. It is made by auteltech.com
- Vikas
10-29-2006, 12:26 PM
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Posts: 604
Originally Posted by sontakke
I purchased BR-3 scanner couple years ago which hooks up to latptop serial port. I am happy with it but dragging the laptop every couple of days to the car started getting old.
So I picked up Geniscan GS400 from ebay. It does all protocol including the new CAN and also gives you freeze frame data. It is claimed to have upgradeable firmware. The build quality is very good. It has backlighted screen and ability to save upto 14 readings for later viewing. It also supports reading the inspection/monitor data which is very hand if your state does emission testing. I wish it did live monitoring but for that I can use my BR-3 scanner.
I am happy with the Geniscan GS400 scanner. It is about $100 but definitely worth it. I keep it in the car and monitor the pending codes with it.
Currently, I am struggling with P1320 i.e. ignition coil code. I get P1320 almost every single day but no cylinder specific code. But one day, I was able to get both P1320 and P0304 codes and they were both pending. Interestingly, when the check engine light did come on, the P0304 code was not there!
Without having my own scanner permanently in the car, I would have never found that I could only replace cylinder 4 coil and get away with it.
I wholeheartedly recommend GS400. It is made by auteltech.com
- Vikas
So I picked up Geniscan GS400 from ebay. It does all protocol including the new CAN and also gives you freeze frame data. It is claimed to have upgradeable firmware. The build quality is very good. It has backlighted screen and ability to save upto 14 readings for later viewing. It also supports reading the inspection/monitor data which is very hand if your state does emission testing. I wish it did live monitoring but for that I can use my BR-3 scanner.
I am happy with the Geniscan GS400 scanner. It is about $100 but definitely worth it. I keep it in the car and monitor the pending codes with it.
Currently, I am struggling with P1320 i.e. ignition coil code. I get P1320 almost every single day but no cylinder specific code. But one day, I was able to get both P1320 and P0304 codes and they were both pending. Interestingly, when the check engine light did come on, the P0304 code was not there!
Without having my own scanner permanently in the car, I would have never found that I could only replace cylinder 4 coil and get away with it.
I wholeheartedly recommend GS400. It is made by auteltech.com
- Vikas
Thanks,
Steve
10-29-2006, 12:45 PM
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Consult 3 is coming out in a month or so. See if a dealership is able to part out with a consult 2 as they will start to collect dust in a while as the consult 1. So if they have 2-3 in a shop a service manager might sell yoiu one. But you have to look around.
10-29-2006, 01:16 PM
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if you wanna spend $199 go for INNOVA #3130 the new one just came out. KRAGEN auto part have this unit on sale for $199 i am planning to get one. heres the picture>>
Professional OBD2 Generic Scan Tool all 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, and SUVs – Domestic, Asian and European Import
Features unique patented all-in-one screen display and LED display for quick emissions check
Communicates with all OBD 2 protocols: C.A.N. (Controller Area Network), ISO 9141, J1850PWM, J1850VPW, KWP 2000 ISO 14230-4
Provides SAE enhanced Live Data - views, records, and plays back* live PCM data streams
Displays Freeze Frame Data
Includes Spanish and French Interface & Definitions (selected by a menu command)
Retrieves OBD2 DTCs: Generic Codes (P0, P2, P3, and U0) / Manufacturer Specific Codes (P1, P3, and U1)
Unit can be flash updated with a standard Windows® PC (OBD-PC Link™ software required / included with tool)
Memory / Battery backup for off-car review and analysis
Professional OBD2 Generic Scan Tool all 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, and SUVs – Domestic, Asian and European Import
Features unique patented all-in-one screen display and LED display for quick emissions check
Communicates with all OBD 2 protocols: C.A.N. (Controller Area Network), ISO 9141, J1850PWM, J1850VPW, KWP 2000 ISO 14230-4
Provides SAE enhanced Live Data - views, records, and plays back* live PCM data streams
Displays Freeze Frame Data
Includes Spanish and French Interface & Definitions (selected by a menu command)
Retrieves OBD2 DTCs: Generic Codes (P0, P2, P3, and U0) / Manufacturer Specific Codes (P1, P3, and U1)
Unit can be flash updated with a standard Windows® PC (OBD-PC Link™ software required / included with tool)
Memory / Battery backup for off-car review and analysis
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