Is there a preferred OBD1 scan tool for our group? --- - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

GOLDCYLON · 02-04-2013

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Originally Posted by alwayscode390

That's REAL nice, but pretty pricey

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I actually read it in the link you just posted under the paragraph " CCM INTERROGATION PROCEDURES "

*** 6 paragraphs down it says "With LT5 engines, the automatic or manual sequence will not display the ECM codes. A scanner must be used. All other codes will be displayed."

I have Datamaster , but I am not sure it deletes codes ... and I want a hand held so I don't have to lug my laptop to the car.

Is that link wrong or am I reading it wrong? ---

Keep your eyes open on your local Craigslist and eBay. Sold under mastertech as well. GC

alwayscode390 · 02-04-2013

There is a complete kit right now for $670 ... but that just seems out of my price range for just checking codes. It works on pretty much ALL vehicles though ---

WVZR-1 · 02-04-2013

I'm likely going to be selling a Tech1 soon. I've had one fellow that I thought pretty committed but he was short funds (holiday). I've been holding but I haven't heard from him in some time either. A plus with a Tech1 is you can add to it as you spot cartridges and actually some of the specialty cartridges there should be enough with them that they could likely be lent out!

Is the snow gone yet? Try the DIC functions and while you're at it the lights for the LTPWS!

alwayscode390 · 02-04-2013

Tomorrow will be the day

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Do you recommend a paperclip or a piece of wire for the DIC? ---

WVZR-1 · 02-04-2013

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Originally Posted by alwayscode390

Tomorrow will be the day

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Do you recommend a paperclip or a piece of wire for the DIC? ---

I use a piece of "solid core" copper from a length of romex 12ga or 10ga and then just flatten a little with a "light" hammer so it fits the terminals of the ALDL a little better. No "stranded wire"!

I believe I've got a "POWER TRAIN" cartridge that would do your Corvette, Syclone and the Viper. I don't know but I'll check and see what adapter you would need for the Viper but it's in the cartrige I've got I believe.

emmvette · 09-02-2013

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Datalogging can be done via a laptop and specific tuning software, e.g., TunerCat and others.

That said I keep my AutoXray scanner in the cubby hole behind the seat; ready at a moment's notice to scan either my Z or someone elses.

Amazon has the AutoXray AX6000 on sale right now for $303.xx The AX6000 does OBD-I,II, & the enhanced OBD-II after 2008.

Without a doubt, if you want to get into tuning and burning your own calibrations, then software and a loptop would be the way to go. I bought the scanner because it was relatively cheap and I could leave it in the car - ready to go at a moment's notice. So... Far as recommending one or the other, I lean toward a small laptop. However, whether it is a laptop or a scanner, it will nail problems in a fraction of the time it takes to run to your computer and post a "what would cause ......?" question

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I read this thread and couple others. I'm interested in buying a new or used scan tool to use with my '90. I plan to use it for reading codes, trouble shooting, and deleting the error codes.

I don't expect myself to be using it to tune and burn calibrations.

This is out of my area of knowledge. Can you guys recommend something that would be appropriate? I see the GM Tech 1, but they command a premium and would be limited to use on this car. Is there something newer that I could use with the '90 and also on more current cars so it would be more useful to me? Would the AutoXray be appropriate? Can it delete the error codes?

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. I'm sure I am not the only one with this question.

Thanks,
Eric

Schrade · 09-03-2013

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Originally Posted by emmvette

I read this thread and couple others. I'm interested in buying a new or used scan tool to use with my '90. I plan to use it for reading codes, trouble shooting, and deleting the error codes.

I don't expect myself to be using it to tune and burn calibrations.

This is out of my area of knowledge. Can you guys recommend something that would be appropriate? I see the GM Tech 1, but they command a premium and would be limited to use on this car. Is there something newer that I could use with the '90 and also on more current cars so it would be more useful to me? Would the AutoXray be appropriate? Can it delete the error codes?

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. I'm sure I am not the only one with this question.

Thanks,
Eric

If all you want is reading and clearing codes, and troubleshooting (done with FSM and a multimeter, after pulling codes), then get a paper clip...

emmvette · 09-03-2013

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Originally Posted by Schrade

If all you want is reading and clearing codes, and troubleshooting (done with FSM and a multimeter, after pulling codes), then get a paper clip...

I can and have used the paperclip. I thought the scan tools (Tech 1 and ???) offered a little more trouble shooting capability via two way communication. Is this incorrect?

Schrade · 09-03-2013

Don't know for sure Eric, if you CAN do any more with a Tech1, than you can do with paper clip, FSM, and multimeter; someone else might offer up more info...

If Tech1 DOES give you errant voltage on some particular circuit, surely it won't tell WHERE on 'X' circuit that the problem is.

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alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: Is there a preferred OBD1 scan tool for our group? --- There is a complete kit right now for $670 ... but that just seems out of my price range for just checking codes. It works on pretty much ALL vehicles though --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

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WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,889	Re: Is there a preferred OBD1 scan tool for our group? --- I'm likely going to be selling a Tech1 soon. I've had one fellow that I thought pretty committed but he was short funds (holiday). I've been holding but I haven't heard from him in some time either. A plus with a Tech1 is you can add to it as you spot cartridges and actually some of the specialty cartridges there should be enough with them that they could likely be lent out! Is the snow gone yet? Try the DIC functions and while you're at it the lights for the LTPWS!

02-04-2013	#14
alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: Is there a preferred OBD1 scan tool for our group? --- Tomorrow will be the day . Do you recommend a paperclip or a piece of wire for the DIC? --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

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Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,786	Re: Is there a preferred OBD1 scan tool for our group? --- Don't know for sure Eric, if you CAN do any more with a Tech1, than you can do with paper clip, FSM, and multimeter; someone else might offer up more info... If Tech1 DOES give you errant voltage on some particular circuit, surely it won't tell WHERE on 'X' circuit that the problem is. __________________ I'm getting my snappics / threads removed blindly as fast as I can, to get in compliance with copyright / license TOS on the boards here (lots of FSM pages and other copyright / license violations on my part; sorry guys). And thanks to all the guys who didn't whine when I posted those FSM copyrighted / licensed stuff in my threads... ( :thumbsup: [b]and to think I complied with a mod's request to delete a pic of him in a Challenge Car in NCM Museum, so he wouldn't get in hot water)[/b] Thanks to several guys here for sending parts FREE; BearlyFlying, WeGone, Geezer, GoldCylon, and more there, TonyD, mike100, fletchusmc... 1990 #2794; 4L60e Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless, Power Effects 3" [IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GHpfzty7DVU/UQn-0Ru2xAI/AAAAAAAAA14/08mz1p4QLD4/s445/Screenshot-5.png[/IMG]