[Diy_efi] Scan Tools

[Bill Shaw]

Speaking of scan tools,  anyone know of one that will hook up to a '99  
Audi A6QA (besides VAG-COM)? The normal tools don't seem to work.

Bill

CARL-OTTO RUSTAD wrote:
> Logan!
>
> I bought the Harrison R&D last year, 28 Sept.
> This is a copy of my question "E-mail",
> and the answer i received almost instantly.
>   
>> Can the following equipment: USB OBDScan+CANtm
>> do some datalogging, reset fault codes, and
>> troubleshoot: Dodge 2005-model (gas-fuelinjected)
>> Ram 1500 4x4 with 5.7cid magnum engine?
>>     
>
>   
>> Yes, and this Unit will work for all Vehicles from 96 to 2007 and beyond.
>>     
>
> The Dodge Ram was a project car, wreck from an accident,
> body off the frame, broken axle, and wiring partially
> disconnected etc.
> The tool was needed to get it all back together,
> with no trouble codes.
> Easy to use and cheap.
> It was even hooked up to a Jeep Wrangler 1996 a while
> back and works great.
> Test driving with a cheap laptop connected with USB
> interface, excellent to use.
>
> Take a look at:
> http://www.obdscan.net/
> I quess mine is similar to this
> upgraded version that sells for $139.99
> http://www.obdscan.net/scantools.htm
>
> This is a link to a cheap ALDL interface cable
> for older vehicles.
> http://www.enghmotors.com/cable/default.aspx
> Said to work with many free programs or
> at least very cheap.
> I have not tried the cable myself.
>
> I'm a newbie on this things, I thought I
> should give you my experience anyway because
> I have the same opinion when it comes to people
> selling stuff, just to tell you later on that you
> have to pay another bill, and upgrade it to make it work.
>
> Regards Carl.
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> Received: Tue, 29 May 2007 04:15:01 AM CEST
> From: Logan Lingle <llingle at seidata.com>
> To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
> Subject: [Diy_efi] Scan Tools
>
> Hi.
>
> I've been using a Mac Mentor (Actually a re-branded OTC Genisys, sold 
> under the Mac Tools Name) for some time and recently went to install my 
> "Free" upgrade only to find out that it's not "Free" They are trying to 
> hold me up for more money in the form of a "Smart Insert" they never 
> told me I needed when I bought it.
>
> (Much like they never informed me that the "Free" "Imports" upgrade 
> doesn't cover "Asian Imports" It's only good for imports from Finland or 
> New Guinea or something, I suppose. But, I digress.)
>
> THEN they tell me the tool is just soooo damned old and for the low, low 
> price of only $2100.00 and my current scanner,  they'll make me a deal 
> and replace my archaic, 3  year old,  piece of Aztec, sun dial crap with 
> their brand new version! Oh boy! OH BOY!
>
> I was about to write out the check when a friend of mine told me to look 
> into a PC or palm based solution. He suggested the following products 
> and said he had heard good things about them. He's a Service manager for 
> Ford, and he uses PC based software there. He showed it to me and it's 
> way cool,  but it's a proprietary Ford product and I need something 
> universal for both work and experimentation.
>
> The products he recommended:
>
> http://autoenginuity.com/
>
> http://autotap.com/
>
> (The autoenginuity product looks particularly appealing.. and it's 
> priced right.)
>
> I added it up and, do you know I could have an Alienware laptop and 
> either software package for the price of a Mentor new?  So naturally, 
> I'm interested..  But I was hoping someone here was familiar with these 
> products and could either offer their opinion on them or recommend a 
> viable competitor.
>
> Besides, I'm sick to death of tossing hardware based scan tools. It just 
> seems so senseless. I'm not unhappy with the Mentor, it's a good tool. I 
> just need an upgrade for newer vehicles. Ya know, it seems silly to keep 
> trashing these things at a thousand or two grand a pop when I can just 
> download an update and/or buy a new cable and be ready to go.
>
> Your thoughts are appreciated.
>
> Thanks and regards.
>
> Logan
>
>