Anyone tried this?

[Jeff Groves]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...rc-20&linkId=edd4788f6eebfb14804ad77b6881a211

 

[Jeff Groves]

Ok. I ponied up the cash and got one.
Right off the bat? I checked the '06 Silverado that had the check engine light on for over 2 years.
Now this truck has had the engine, transmission and computer replaced at a Chevy garage.
Never shut that damned light off! I had a piece of tape over it for years now.

Hooked this Tool up, ran a few diagnostics that all came back good, so erased the stuff in the system.
NO MORE Check Engine light!
So for what I spent on this I'm happy and I'll be doing the Hoe next.

 

[drakon543]

there are others for about the same price and function that you can pick up locally. i have an actron pocket scanner i got fron advance when they were on sale for 35 bucks. works pretty good ive scanned various makes with it so far ford chevy toyota and bmw

 

[iamdub]

Ok. I ponied up the cash and got one.
Right off the bat? I checked the '06 Silverado that had the check engine light on for over 2 years.
Now this truck has had the engine, transmission and computer replaced at a Chevy garage.
Never shut that damned light off! I had a piece of tape over it for years now.

Hooked this Tool up, ran a few diagnostics that all came back good, so erased the stuff in the system.
NO MORE Check Engine light!
So for what I spent on this I'm happy and I'll be doing the Hoe next.

What was/were the code(s)?

 

[Jeff Groves]

Forgot the actual numbers but it was the Evap system. Will have to drive it and see if they pop up again then recheck.
Thing is I have never seen this truck without the check engine light! Thus the tape.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Forgot the actual numbers but it was the Evap system. Will have to drive it and see if they pop up again then recheck.
Thing is I have never seen this truck without the check engine light! Thus the tape.

You likely have the same problem as tons of other people. Gas cap, charcoal canister, clogged lines, purge valve, vent solenoid.

 

[dnt1010]

Vent Solenoid is a very common one. For some weird reason GM ran the vent line up and towards the engine in a position where if an owner sprayed water on the ngine to rinse off after cleaning etc. the vent line would carry water back to the vent solenoid valve and corrode it and of course it would freeze up throwing a code. The solenoid replacement kits have a different vent hose and instructions on how to reroute it to prevent water intrusion. just anotehr reason not to use the engine clean feature at the local car wash.........................

 

[iamdub]

Forgot the actual numbers but it was the Evap system. Will have to drive it and see if they pop up again then recheck.
Thing is I have never seen this truck without the check engine light! Thus the tape.

If it was always on, it'll likely come back on once some drive cycles have been completed. But at least then you'll know for sure what system you actually have an issue with and more uses for your new toy.

 

[Doubeleive]

Vent Solenoid is a very common one. For some weird reason GM ran the vent line up and towards the engine in a position where if an owner sprayed water on the ngine to rinse off after cleaning etc. the vent line would carry water back to the vent solenoid valve and corrode it and of course it would freeze up throwing a code. The solenoid replacement kits have a different vent hose and instructions on how to reroute it to prevent water intrusion. just anotehr reason not to use the engine clean feature at the local car wash.........................

I would have to disagree with this scenario in that something like that happening would have to be pretty uncommon, for one it is already fairly uncommon for the average person to ever pop the hood and pressure wash the engine compartment also that the vent line and solenoid are a vacuum system therefore being air-tight and it would make sense that it would also water tight to a certain extent, with the exception if water was aimed just right MAYBE a pretty minute amount could potentially enter the tube, given the solenoid is under the engine cover and under a large portion of the wring harness

 

[Tylus]

could be something as simple as the MAF unplugged. I had my airbox out of the 2017 'Burb 6-7 times yesterday while fiddling with the headlights.

1/2 the time no CEL. The other 1/2 the time it would throw codes. All were evap related. My 2001 'Burb threw an evap code when I cleaned the MAF and changed the air filter. never know with these electronics

 

[dnt1010]

I would have to disagree with this scenario in that something like that happening would have to be pretty uncommon, for one it is already fairly uncommon for the average person to ever pop the hood and pressure wash the engine compartment also that the vent line and solenoid are a vacuum system therefore being air-tight and it would make sense that it would also water tight to a certain extent, with the exception if water was aimed just right MAYBE a pretty minute amount could potentially enter the tube, given the solenoid is under the engine cover and under a large portion of the wring harness

Just a quirky thing that I noticed messing with our company trucks over the last 20 or so years. We had a maintenance guy that liked to pressure wash under the hood LOL. His favorite words of advice "It Ain't Gonna Hurt Nutin"

 

[Tonyrodz]

I have this one. Sure wish I knew how to interpret the live data.

https://www.amazon.com/Innova-3160g...&s=gateway&sprefix=Innova+3160,aps,260&sr=8-1

 

[Rocket Man]

I have this one. Sure wish I knew how to interpret the live data.View attachment 222406 View attachment 222405
https://www.amazon.com/Innova-3160g-Display-Bluetooth-Vehicles/dp/B06XKX2KDJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I1ELA140XGVV&keywords=innova+3160g&qid=1557073414&s=gateway&sprefix=Innova+3160,aps,260&sr=8-1

Could have bought a Tech 2 for about the same price!

 

[Jeff Groves]

Tonite will be the first run of the Silverado since I cleared the data. So We shall see what happens.
Still have a lot to learn about this cheap Unit but it's better then running to the parts store for a scan.

 

[Jeff Groves]

Could have bought a Tech 2 for about the same price!

Yeah. I saw that. I may get a Blue Tooth adapter then install Torque on a Note Pad I have.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Could have bought a Tech 2 for about the same price!

Yeah, I realized it later on. Thx for reminding me lol.

 

[iamdub]

Yeah, I realized it later on. Thx for reminding me lol.

I'm in the same boat. I have one that does pretty much everything a one-way tool can do. But, it's relatively minimal once you realize that for another $50-$100, you could've had your entire GM OBD2 world in your hands.

 

[Jeff Groves]

Did a test drive and the check engine is on again. Now I can re-check codes and start working to fix the problems.
I had a choice to get a newer truck or keep this one. I kinda like this one as you won't see another like it.
Plus if I took a new truck? I couldn't smoke in it.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah, I realized it later on. Thx for reminding me lol.

I'm in the same boat. I have one that does pretty much everything a one-way tool can do. But, it's relatively minimal once you realize that for another $50-$100, you could've had your entire GM OBD2 world in your hands.

Oopsie

 

[Jeff Groves]

After finding out about a big job near Detroit? I'll be doing the Tech 2 soon.
Going to install hardwood flooring in 100 or more apartments.