Chevy & GMC Vans

I would love to have one of these, but $170? Yikes!

LaGrasta wrote:I would love to have one of these, but $170? Yikes!

Well, when you figure you are looking at $100 for a cheap OBD-II scanner, I figure this is really a good value.

I bought my first one for $120 off of someone on GasSavers.org. Someone was selling one for $90 on LOSTKJS.com recently.

Hmmm, good point and good advice. I may have to do some searching for one. Thanks.

Here's one on eBay starting cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0369021175

Love mine also - handy for the Tranny Temp and additional features - I have no code issues yet and hopefully it stays that way - but I'm prepared. I don't really care about the MPG - if I did I'd drive my car....

Hey fellow Canucks - I think Princessauto had a cheap knock off version of this thing.....

MAXITRIP AUTO COMPUTER
• 4 in 1 auto computer works on all 1996 and newer
OBDII compliant vehicles
• Compact automotive computer designed to monitor
vehicle information in real time
• Has the ability to monitor 4 different gauges
simultaneously providing real time engine analysis
• Works as an OBDII/OBD scan tool reading and
clearing trouble codes, determining cause of check
engine light, turns off check engine light, and
retrieving vehicle information
• Works as a vehicle black box storing up to 300 hours
of driving data
$ 149.99
8237844 – Wt. 0.7 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

you call that a "CHEAP" knock off.... well i guess it is 50 bucks cheaper wonder how good it is
this is where i was thinking of picking it up http://www.giffordautomotive.com/Scanga ... n_Page.htm

There are also programs available with a special / custom cable plugged into your OBD1 or OBD2 diagnostic connector, and then into your laptop `puter, that allows you to instantly read every criteria that is happening with your engine. You are also able to pull trouble codes, and see diagnostic strategies.

I am typing on my BlackBerry right now, so I can`t post all the technical links, but do a Google search....

would anyone like the pleasure of reading the codes on my mazda for me? locally of course....please.....

SoCalli V8 wrote:There are also programs available with a special / custom cable plugged into your OBD1 or OBD2 diagnostic connector, and then into your laptop `puter, that allows you to instantly read every criteria that is happening with your engine. You are also able to pull trouble codes, and see diagnostic strategies.

I am typing on my BlackBerry right now, so I can`t post all the technical links, but do a Google search....

yeah that's what i REALLY want would love to be able to program my computer (first have learn how to tho..... lol) need to pick up a laptop first tho this linux won't cut it

Cobra wrote:yeah that's what i REALLY want would love to be able to program my computer (first have learn how to tho..... lol) need to pick up a laptop first tho this linux won't cut it

Linux will do anything and more...

it's not the os that's the problem it's the machine it's on.....

thevalleyboy wrote:MAXITRIP AUTO COMPUTER

Fine, I'll post the links.

Autel MaxiTrip TP100 - Official Website
http://www.auteltech.com/4in1.htm

On Amazon for $99.99 with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-TP100-MaxiT ... B001LHVQIQ

I like the looks of the Maxitrip better.

$99? Much better too. thanks!