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Belsy · 11-06-2007

What scanner does everyone like??? Need one for OBD II and early cars (pre 96) for the ZR-1, are there good / better / best or just an all around preference.

11-06-2007

If you can swing them, Gm Tech 1 & Gm Tech 2.

But others work as well. Just not real familiar with them,

bradslt5 · 11-06-2007

how much are they and where can one get one . thankyou very much

Belsy · 11-07-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

If you can swing them, Gm Tech 1 & Gm Tech 2.

But others work as well. Just not real familiar with them,

What do you meen "swing them" are they heavy or just expensive??
Are you coming to SGC if so get with me if you need a ride from Fl.
Gene

11-07-2007

Tech 2 is roughly 2k for the bare bones version. A tech 1 is 300-500 for a used one.

Let me see what I can do about coming down.

TonyTZR1 · 12-04-2007

I am looking for an ODB-1. Anyone know what they cost?

Thanks;

flyin ryan · 12-30-2007

i got myself a used Tech 1. wouldn't be with out it.

95ZR1 · 01-01-2008

I have one of those Auto-Xray scanners - does OBDI and OBDII scans on the Vettes as well as the brand new cars. Doesn't do much other than return sensor readings and DTC's, but it works fine for me since I paid less than $200 new.

Norsky4360 · 02-11-2008

I've been looking for a unit that I can use on "The Beast" mainly. If it works on "The SilverBuckboard" (my '01 F-150) that would be a plus and on my bride's "Scooby-doo" ('04 Subaru Outback) that would be a bonus. I know nothing about these units but understand they can be a great thing to have in the toolbox.

95ZR1 · 02-12-2008

Personally, I think the scanners are of limited value with the OBDI software, unless you have a very high-end unit. There just aren't enough sensors and stored values to make it worthwhile, and most of your problems aren't tracked by the software. The OBDII makes it much more worthwhile.

11-06-2007	#1
Belsy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DeBary , Fl. Posts: 119	Scanners What scanner does everyone like??? Need one for OBD II and early cars (pre 96) for the ZR-1, are there good / better / best or just an all around preference. __________________ Gene in Fl. :handshak: ______________ 95 ZR-1 #399 Dunn heads X-pipe w/3" misc. mods

11-06-2007	#2
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scanners If you can swing them, Gm Tech 1 & Gm Tech 2. But others work as well. Just not real familiar with them,

11-06-2007	#3
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: Scanners how much are they and where can one get one . thankyou very much

11-07-2007	#5
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scanners Tech 2 is roughly 2k for the bare bones version. A tech 1 is 300-500 for a used one. Let me see what I can do about coming down.

12-04-2007	#6
TonyTZR1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cottonwood California Posts: 36	Re: Scanners I am looking for an ODB-1. Anyone know what they cost? Thanks;

12-30-2007	#7
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,742	Re: Scanners i got myself a used Tech 1. wouldn't be with out it. __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

01-01-2008	#8
95ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marco Island, FL Posts: 194	Re: Scanners I have one of those Auto-Xray scanners - does OBDI and OBDII scans on the Vettes as well as the brand new cars. Doesn't do much other than return sensor readings and DTC's, but it works fine for me since I paid less than $200 new. __________________ ZR1.Net Founding Member #088 C4: '95 ZR1 #357, black/black, B&B Tri-Flo w/ X-pipe C6: '07 convertible, Atomic Orange, LS2, 3LT, A6, Z51 Sea Six: '01 Chaparral Sunesta, 5.7L EFI Mercruiser

02-11-2008	#9
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02-12-2008	#10
95ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marco Island, FL Posts: 194	Re: Scanners Personally, I think the scanners are of limited value with the OBDI software, unless you have a very high-end unit. There just aren't enough sensors and stored values to make it worthwhile, and most of your problems aren't tracked by the software. The OBDII makes it much more worthwhile. __________________ ZR1.Net Founding Member #088 C4: '95 ZR1 #357, black/black, B&B Tri-Flo w/ X-pipe C6: '07 convertible, Atomic Orange, LS2, 3LT, A6, Z51 Sea Six: '01 Chaparral Sunesta, 5.7L EFI Mercruiser