Which diagnostic scanner is best?
Table of Contents
Which diagnostic scanner is best?
Skip to: Best Professional Diagnostic Scanners
- #1 – Autel Scanner MaxiCOM MK808 OBD2 Scanner.
- #2 – LAUNCH CRP129E OBD2 Scan Tool.
- #3 – Actron CP9690 Elite OBD2 AutoScanner.
- #4 – Autel ML629 OBD2 Scanner.
- #5 – BlueDriver Bluetooth OBDII Scan Tool.
- #6 – OBDeleven Pro Diagnostic Scan Tool.
- #7 – ANCEL FX2000 Vehicle OBD2 Scanner.
How much does a car diagnostic tool cost?
RepairPal reports that a car diagnostic test costs between $88 and $111 before taxes, and Popular Mechanic says it can cost from $20 to $400.
How much does a OBD cost?
Whichever type you choose, there are several high-performance OBD-II scanners that cost less than $200. A couple are less than $30. What’s important to remember is that the best OBD-II scanners provide the right mix of size, weight and the ability to read your car’s fault codes and live data.
Is it worth buying an OBD scanner?
No it is not worth the cost. If you live in the states almost all major auto parts chains (Advance Auto, Autozone, etc) will do a check or even loan you the tool for free. Unless you’re checking codes daily, it may be cost prohibitive. The error codes produced by OBD2 are rather generic.
Can you use a laptop to diagnose a car?
Can I connect my laptop to my car? Yes, you can do that, but you’ll need a suitable nOBD/OBD2 scan cable and car diagnostics software. You connect the scan cable to your vehicle’s diagnostics port, turn the ignition key to the On position without starting the engine, and fire up the software.
What is the difference between cheap and expensive OBD2 scanners?
Generally, the cheap are just read only, check and reset codes and readiness monitors besides real time running figures. The more expensive ones may allow you to upgrade to a manufacturer style module to go deeper but again these are somewhat limited.
