What are y’all paying for diagnostic scans?

My SRS system light is on and I just called the dealership and they quoted me $79.99 just to scan the OBD2??? My scan tool doesn’t scan the airbag system otherwise I would do it myself. Is this price normal?

 

Go to AutoZone or any major parts store in your area, they do scans for nothing and tell you what the codes are and what you probably need to fix it.

 

https://www.boschdiagnostics.com/diy/products/bosch-obd-1200

Pricey but worth it. It'll diagnose almost everything including ABS/SRS. I bought the Bluetooth one because I hated making trips to O'Reily's every other weekend.

-J

 

He might as well buy a bottle of AC recharge with stop leak in it and a bottle of coolant system stop leak while he's at it over there.

 

The dealership diagnostic tools weren't free. They had to pay for them just as you do. They need to make money to stay in business. With that said, autozone won't be able to check an SRS light. Find and independent shop or spend some money and get a tool. I have a lower end Autel that was roughly 150 bucks.

 

Don't forget the fuzzy dice and dual wiper blades!

 

Oh that's right. How could I forget the light up washer nozzles?!

 

I need those!

 

Free! Autozone or buy a $10 scanner that connects to your phone

 

Thanks for the scanner recommendations. I’d rather buy a good one than pay the dealer to do it. Any other good scanners that do engine and SRS codes? I was looking at this one but don’t know anything about scanners.

LAUNCH OBD2 Scanner CRP123 - Engine/ABS/SRS/Transmission Diagnostic Scan Tool SRS Code Reader,Free Update

$107 LAUNCH CRP123 V2.0 OBD2 Scanner-2025 New Model Engine/ABS/SRS/Transmission Diagnostic Scan Tool SRS Airbag Code Reader,3 Reset Oil Service/Throttle Relearn/SAS Reset,Lifetime Free Update

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GW5MTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gfJmEb3DVKQWN

 

Or just search on here and download tech stream and buy a cable you can have a pirated version of the oe software for less then what the dealer charges for one scan

 

Nice try, cop.

 

Plenty of members do it, including myself. Its nice to be able to program your own keys and such as well and turn off seat belt alarms.

 

I have a LAUNCH, but a different model. Fantastic tool! It will do everything from diagnosing, resetting, configuring, to even displaying the temperature of your tires. It cost me a lot but has also saved me a lot.

Now I'm looking at a bluetooth printer for it.

 

It does spare keys too? Now you’ve got my attention. I only have one key. I’ll theoretically give it a look.

 

Yes and you can program tpms sensors

this is the cable I purchased then located a more recent version of tech stream on here

 

I went with version 2.0.4 which was around 70 dollars on Amazon.. the earlier version can be found for around 20ish dollars. For some reason my phone isn’t letting me add a link.

I’ll try this again here’s a link to one on eBay https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173258174593

 

So basically buy the cable, update drivers, and find a copy of the Techstream software somewhere? I was able to track down the 1.4 versions, where did you find the 2.0.4?

 

I bought an old refurbished laptop from Tiger Direct for $150. I bought a cheap version of tech stream off of Amazon for $50. Installing it was a nightmare, so I just gave up and let a nice man from somewhere in Asia install for me via LogMeIn. Took him 5 minutes.

Sketch O Rama? Yep! Does it work great? Yep! I use it on my wife's Lexus too.

 

Here’s a link thread with the software
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/techstream-recent-version-and-password.627485/

How ever most cables come with the software and support. Like @golfindia said it’s nightmare to install but it’s doable. And my 2.0.4 was off of Amazon but for some reasons it’s no longer available. The one I linked on ebay is closest I could find.. most people just go with 1.4. I think the newer version just supports newer vehicles.