Livefreeandrive

Happy Friday, It seems like I should own a scan tool given all the check engine lights I seem to encounter. What is the best option without breaking the bank?
Steve

LVDell

Hey Steve! I have been looking into these as well and I think I am going to go with the Durametric scan tool. Not only does it do all the typical OBD-II things but it also reads DME logs as well as reset the airbag light and quite a bit more.

I haven't purchased it yet but it has been getting great reviews. I just need to buy a cheapo Windows based laptop so I can use the software since my Mac isn't going to be able to be used for something like this.

ps. it is FREAKIN cold down here right now! It was 20 degrees this morning. BRRRRRRRR.

Patrick

I have the durametric tool and I like it. BUT my poor little 800Mhz notebook runs it slooooow. I bought a $50 scan scan tool for quick CEL resets as well.

Tippy

go to Autozone, it is free!

Dharn55

LVDell - Whatgoes? last time we discussed the Durametric you were insistent that it was really nothing more than a OBDII that could reset the airbag light. Are you going over to the dark side? Just kidding, I know I like my durametric, although it doen't do everything that the PST2 will do.

LVDell

Well, they seem to be adding more and more useful info every month with free updates as long as you own the product. I will probably end up going with it but just don't have the need right this moment for any scan tool.

In the beginning is really wasn't much more than just that but I am impressed with their development.

Patrick

AutoZone ain't at the track.

Wellardmac

I have this one....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...222868-5408142

Bargain!

BuddyK

I own the Durametric unit

I think it's awesome, and it's more than a ODB.

Check it out - I think it's the best one to get.
http://www.durametric.com


UPDATE:
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE THREAD I POSTED TO WITH INFO ABOUT THE DURAMETRIC UNIT:

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=38496

Livefreeandrive

Dell, it is 15 degrees here and friggin windy! What does it cost and where do you get one? I have a few extra dell laptops. When I get them sorted (we bought new ones for the kids=age22 and 23= Nice DAD that I am!!!!!! I will sell em cheap! It seams like every time I turn around one of my friends check engine light is on. I am going to buy the scanner and trade for bottles of wine! Plus I own a few beaters that seem to "light up" once and while.
Thanks! Livefreezeanddie!
Steve

Tippy

Who said anything about the track?

Patrick

Nobody in particular. But the original question was about a scan tool for convenience. Autozone, while free, is not convenient. I had a CEL on a track day (along with notable missing.) I used the Autozone service to divine the code. The lack of convenience is what motivated me to buy my own scan tool. Free is not always the best price.

Tippy

oic

LVDell

re: convenient.....what about your garage?

ps. Tippy, where is that pic in your avitar taken?

Livefreeandrive

Hey, I would like to buy one that works on all cars................any ideas?