Obd scanner

SRBenjamin · Feb 24, 2021

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What scanner is everyone using for their 3rd gen? I have an old solus pro from my wrenching days but it's not longer supported and stops at my09. I'm considering updating to a new snappy unit but dang is that pricey.

I'd want codes, live data, as well as functional testing capabilities.
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I've used this one for about 5 years. works great. Seen it as low as $65.

https://www.obdlink.com/products/obdlink-mxp/

tirediron · Feb 24, 2021

SRBenjamin said: ↑

I've used this one for about 5 years. works great. Seen it as low as $65.

https://www.obdlink.com/products/obdlink-mxp/
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That looks like a nice little unit.

Skydvrr · Feb 24, 2021

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look under Active Test

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ACTIVE TESTS
Techstream also allows you to perform active tests on vehicles right in your shop. Most of a vehicle’s systems that are run by a computer have an active test that will allow that system to be manipulated via Techstream. Active tests let you turn these systems on and off to validate that they work and aid in the repair process. This can help save time, increase efficiency in your shop and help you perform more accurate repairs. Without Techstream, techs have to manually verify that systems are operating correctly. This is a much more laborious process and may involve disassembly of the vehicle, whereas Techstream can verify if these systems are working almost instantly.

As an example, active tests can help you purge the inverter cooling system on hybrid vehicles. To perform this procedure, you can use Techstream to turn on the water pump, which allows you to properly purge the cooling system very quickly and accurately. Alternative methods can take a long time and may not be very accurate.

Cooling fans are another example of how beneficial active tests can be. Work on cooling fans involves a lot of disassembly and reassembly, with many different connectors and wires. Using an active test you can verify that the fans work once you put the vehicle back together without having to wait for the vehicle to heat up and without even having the engine running.

Techstream Process
Integrating Techstream into the repair process of every vehicle you work on can help make repairs more efficient and accurate. The following is the recommended process for incorporating Techstream into your repairs:

Start with a health check. A health check should be done during the estimating process. This will tell you many things you should know about the vehicle before you begin the repair. It can also help you write a more accurate estimate by detecting issues that aren’t apparent during an initial inspection. Once the health check is complete, print the results and attach them to the estimate.

Use active tests throughout. Active tests should be employed throughout the repair process to confirm that vehicle systems are operating properly and to assist with the repair.

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I knew it was possible w the official techstream, but I didn't know if our cracked version was able to. I thought I poked around a bit and wasn't able to do anything meaningful. It's been a while though

tonered · Feb 24, 2021

Skydvrr said: ↑

I knew it was possible w the official techstream, but I didn't know if our cracked version was able to. I thought I poked around a bit and wasn't able to do anything meaningful. It's been a while though
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It is very capable. But is just clunky and slow like life stopped at Windows 3.1.

Skydvrr · Feb 24, 2021

tonered said: ↑

It is very capable. But is just clunky and slow like life stopped at Windows 3.1.
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Good to know!

jimmerheck · Feb 24, 2021

I bought one of the 20 buck elm327 cheapo Amazon units for my other car, it didnt see all the modules, had to return it. You get what you pay for. In reading its reviews, a lot of others had the same problem I did.

Evostaco · Jan 31, 2022

I snagged a used snapon solus legend. It was half price

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