OBD2 Scanner Tool

[FergusonTO35]

I just picked up an Innova 3100RS in a pawn shop for 25 bux. Regularly 139.95, reads abs, airbag, and has some bidirectional control on it.

3100RS FixAssist

The FixAssist 3100RS by Innova Electronics is a reliable and user-friendly automotive diagnostic scanner, helping you identify and fix vehicle issues with ease.

www.innova.com

 

[OnlyStihl]

I just picked up an Innova 3100RS in a pawn shop for 25 bux. Regularly 139.95, reads abs, airbag, and has some bidirectional control on it.

3100RS FixAssist

The FixAssist 3100RS by Innova Electronics is a reliable and user-friendly automotive diagnostic scanner, helping you identify and fix vehicle issues with ease.

www.innova.com

Nice savings. Use it already?

I haven't plugged mine in yet. Decided to get the Security Bypass Cable from Amazon first. Only 13 bucks. Suppose to arrive today. Also it might require a pin that I need to get from the dealer to make any changes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1YGJ96S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[FergusonTO35]

Yes, I tried it out on my car and everything works well. It's rather amazing how the better DIY scan tools today have way more capability than the $nap-On and Vetronix Mastertech ones I used when I was in the business. I am also glad that people are already back-engineering Mopar's gateway stupidity. I had to do that to get rid of the piss poor cylinder shutdown feature on the Honda Odyssey we used to have.

 

[fredx]

The bluedriver is a very popular one with lots of folks- but they arent under $100
I thought about buying one but I cant bring myself to knowlingly buy anything made in canuduh anymore.

 

[Steve]

Yes, I tried it out on my car and everything works well. It's rather amazing how the better DIY scan tools today have way more capability than the $nap-On and Vetronix Mastertech ones I used when I was in the business. I am also glad that people are already back-engineering Mopar's gateway stupidity. I had to do that to get rid of the piss poor cylinder shutdown feature on the Honda Odyssey we used to have.

Was the snap-on MT2500 your go to way back then Lance?!!

 

[OnlyStihl]

Just a little dissapointed with the Topdon scanner. Limited in what it can do, more of a diagnostic tool, whereas I was hoping for more of a programmer. Get larger tires, you want to program the circumference of the tires, or control the duration of the cargo light after engine shutdown, etc.

Nope! It is a reader to help understand and possibly fix problems, and it can clear DTCs. This is fine, and very useful. Had I known? I'm not sure. Feels like I got my money's worth, and I did not want to spend a whole lot more, so it is a keeper. Programming stuff will have to be for needs, not wants and I'll have to pay the dealer to make the changes.

In my mind when a check engine light comes on,
1. I can ignore it, and assume the risk, which is not recommended. Once upon a time, IMO, all check engines where O2 sensors, period, and could be ignored.
2. Get my poop push in by the dealer, or
3. Read the code and scour the internet for a possible solution.

With this tool, I get to explore #3.

 

[jacktheripper]

Was the snap-on MT2500 your go to way back then Lance?!!

I still use my red brick. It’s the only way to talk to Chrysler OBD1 transmissions besides the factory tool. It’s great for OBD1 stuff

 

[fredx]

I'm no techie & will never even be 1/100 up to modern speeds as far as new gadgets- but hard to believe they dont " have an app for that"
Or maybe they do???

 

[OnlyStihl]

I've been using the TopDon scanner. More play then actual diagnosis. Operation was kinda awkward at the beginning but is becoming almost second nature after quite a few sessions with the tool. Just finished downloading Ver.2 of the software.

All'n'All a nice tool with convenient carry bag that all fits cleanly under the driver seat.