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Title: Scan tools for home use
Post by: chilly460 on May 15, 2020, 02:20:11 PM

I have been doing a little more side work for friends/family, and just picked up a free '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee that starts but stalls.  I'm thinking it's time to pick up a decent home scan tool for pulling codes, anyone have any suggestions?

Title: Re: Scan tools for home use
Post by: sixty9cobra on May 15, 2020, 05:53:25 PM

I have an Autel scan tool was about 275 dollars but scans any make and you can check live data, airbag errors just about anything you can think of. I bought because my wife BMW 328 had an airbag light on and they wanted 1600 to repair it. I bought the tool and rset in in 3 minutes well worth the money. I also diagnosed intermittent misfire in that car which turned out to be bad coil packs. I little clunky to use but worth every penny.

Title: Re: Scan tools for home use
Post by: chilly460 on May 15, 2020, 06:35:12 PM

Thanks, that’s one brand I’d seen with good reviews

Title: Re: Scan tools for home use
Post by: chris401 on May 16, 2020, 03:05:29 PM

I have been pleased with my Autel MS906 BT. I used to think Modis was the end all of the aftermarket but the MaxiSys cost a third of the Snap-On.

Title: Re: Scan tools for home use
Post by: CV355 on May 22, 2020, 10:02:32 AM

I have a BlueDriver scan tool.  It's pretty impressive what this little thing can do, plus you can datalog straight to your phone.  I used it to diagnose several issues on my Volvo which wound up being easy fixes, and it paid for itself within a month.

You can also use it as a bluetooth gauge if you have a phone holder in the vehicle.  That's not really my thing, but some people might find it handy.