The Best Scan Tool in the World and Why You Dont Need It
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Date: 2019-05-28
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r c
Thanks for the video Scotty. Agree with you completely. I have a snap on modis, Solus, autel maxisys eltite, every all j2534 software you can obtain. Including vag tools, micropod, Honda tools. I have not come across a job a dealer could compete that I couldnt. But there is very limited support. A lot of times I have to sift through bugs and odd connections to get software to operate as intended. So far I havent run into problems. I would like to get my hands on what high end domestic dealers are using to compare with how I carry out diag and programming. I would bet in some ways theirs is better, and in some ways mine is.
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Thanks for the video Scotty. Agree with you completely. I have a snap on modis, Solus, autel maxisys eltite, every all j2534 software you can obtain. Including vag tools, micropod, Honda tools. I have not come across a job a dealer could compete that I couldnt. But there is very limited support. A lot of times I have to sift through bugs and odd connections to get software to operate as intended. So far I havent run into problems. I would like to get my hands on what high end domestic dealers are using to compare with how I carry out diag and programming. I would bet in some ways theirs is better, and in some ways mine is.
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Michael Westlund
Thanks for the advice. So far Ive gotten by with the internal self-diagnostics on some of my vehicles (my 93 Saturn and 1990 Voyager - turn the key 3 times or whatever, it flashed out the codes on the dash and I looked on the internet to try to understand what they mean. Failing that I have borrowed a scan tool. I havent had enough issues with our newer vehicles to even check whether they have self-diagnostics. If they do, that greatly decreases the need for a scan tool. Are you seeing that vehicles still have self-diagnostics these days?
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Thanks for the advice. So far Ive gotten by with the internal self-diagnostics on some of my vehicles (my 93 Saturn and 1990 Voyager - turn the key 3 times or whatever, it flashed out the codes on the dash and I looked on the internet to try to understand what they mean. Failing that I have borrowed a scan tool. I havent had enough issues with our newer vehicles to even check whether they have self-diagnostics. If they do, that greatly decreases the need for a scan tool. Are you seeing that vehicles still have self-diagnostics these days?
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Andrew Kissel
I agree with Scotty on the price point vs. functionality. You have to look at it from, how many times am I going to pay someone to look at something and what would I save if I have my own, then can I buy the tool(s) with that savings. I bought the Launch 431 Diagon IV and did the repairs myself with the savings of not going to a mechanic (who now charge in the area of 125+/hr.
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I agree with Scotty on the price point vs. functionality. You have to look at it from, how many times am I going to pay someone to look at something and what would I save if I have my own, then can I buy the tool(s) with that savings. I bought the Launch 431 Diagon IV and did the repairs myself with the savings of not going to a mechanic (who now charge in the area of 125+/hr.
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Brian ONeil
I just bought one of the tools of Amazon that was recommended in a previous video. I kinda wish that I saw this video first as this one does the same and more. Oh well, there is always something newer. Wonder if there is a way to pin a list on the channel or recommendations for different things that could be updated as new stuff comes out.
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I just bought one of the tools of Amazon that was recommended in a previous video. I kinda wish that I saw this video first as this one does the same and more. Oh well, there is always something newer. Wonder if there is a way to pin a list on the channel or recommendations for different things that could be updated as new stuff comes out.
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bizequipp
Hi Scotty, thank you for all your informative videos and helpful tips. My 1995 Toyota Camry V6 auto transmission does not shift to overdrive. I already tested the overdrive switch OK, and installed new engine temperature control sensor. How can I use this scan tool to diagnose this no overdrive problem?
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Hi Scotty, thank you for all your informative videos and helpful tips. My 1995 Toyota Camry V6 auto transmission does not shift to overdrive. I already tested the overdrive switch OK, and installed new engine temperature control sensor. How can I use this scan tool to diagnose this no overdrive problem?
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Bill Smith
Thanks Scotty I was thinking about getting one to look at used vehicles but I didnt know which one to get definitely will get a mid-range one dont need the super duper but dont need yeah no dollar when neither would like to have more information than just the motor in the car
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Thanks Scotty I was thinking about getting one to look at used vehicles but I didnt know which one to get definitely will get a mid-range one dont need the super duper but dont need yeah no dollar when neither would like to have more information than just the motor in the car
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01elucent10
hey scotty i like your shows i learn and have learned different ways to service my vehicles without the hassle of expense and difficulty. i also like your shows because you make me laugh you are hilarious but also very good at what you do thanks for the info always
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hey scotty i like your shows i learn and have learned different ways to service my vehicles without the hassle of expense and difficulty. i also like your shows because you make me laugh you are hilarious but also very good at what you do thanks for the info always
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Rett
I have been viewing your videos for a while now and I would highly value your input just so I know what to say to the mechanic when I take my car in. 1998 Toyo Avalon. Its a great car. 1990 GMC 1500 Sierra a great truck. but I need rear Cab mounts restored. Any Ideas?
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I have been viewing your videos for a while now and I would highly value your input just so I know what to say to the mechanic when I take my car in. 1998 Toyo Avalon. Its a great car. 1990 GMC 1500 Sierra a great truck. but I need rear Cab mounts restored. Any Ideas?
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ROLAND
Appreciate the crazy stuff you come up with (below 0. 3vt dc in engine coolant and the like. Your ideas are usually beyond the basics, interesting if youve had grease under your finger nails and gas on your inside forearm. Keep up the good works - thanks.
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Appreciate the crazy stuff you come up with (below 0. 3vt dc in engine coolant and the like. Your ideas are usually beyond the basics, interesting if youve had grease under your finger nails and gas on your inside forearm. Keep up the good works - thanks.
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