Bi-directional scanners ?

[NoReverseYukon]

Other than the Tech II, what other bi-directional scanners work well with our vehicles ?

I am specifically looking for one that will do gauge sweeps on the instrument cluster.
I see that the Ancel FX6000 and FX4000 list instrument cluster diagnostics, but I can't get an answer if they work with T/Ys.
I have seen a Youtube video of an Autel MS906BT doing exactly what I want, but $1000 is kinda steep.

I am looking for something in the $500 +/- range.

Grateful for any recommendations.

 

[swathdiver]

Other than the Tech II, what other bi-directional scanners work well with our vehicles ?

I am specifically looking for one that will do gauge sweeps on the instrument cluster.
I see that the Ancel FX6000 and FX4000 list instrument cluster diagnostics, but I can't get an answer if they work with T/Ys.
I have seen a Youtube video of an Autel MS906BT doing exactly what I want, but $1000 is kinda steep.

I am looking for something in the $500 +/- range.

Grateful for any recommendations.

Wes will be around, he was working on something a while back that might work. @Doubeleive

 

[Doubeleive]

Other than the Tech II, what other bi-directional scanners work well with our vehicles ?

I am specifically looking for one that will do gauge sweeps on the instrument cluster.
I see that the Ancel FX6000 and FX4000 list instrument cluster diagnostics, but I can't get an answer if they work with T/Ys.
I have seen a Youtube video of an Autel MS906BT doing exactly what I want, but $1000 is kinda steep.

I am looking for something in the $500 +/- range.

Grateful for any recommendations.

look on ebay for the vxdiag nano if you buy that and have a tablet it works as a tech2win (software based tech2), the vxdiag shop also sells some interesting stuff it's all hacked but you can buy a older t440 lenovo laptop on ebay for $100 or less and then buy the $200 hard drive from vxdiag and have all kinds of automotive software it's plug-n-play, they sell it with a laptop but they tack on like $300-400, better deal to get your own laptop and then the hard drive and I guess the vxdiag, I might try getting that setup after christmas is all taken care of, I have the vxdiag and a tablet works fine for tech2win, I got gds2 to run I just have to fix a bug in it still, If I get the laptop and hard drive it wont have the bug's I have ran into with gds2 on the tablet.
interesting stuff and cheaper than spending $1000+ on a bosch.

 

[Mechanic421]

Check Craig’s list I see some really good deals on scanners.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Thanks for the suggestions.

But, to be certain, Wes, have you used the VXDiag Nano to do gauge sweeps ?

And David, do you own a DS708 ?

 

[Mechanic421]

No just first one I found on Craig’s list in like 2 minutes. Many to choose from in my area. I have a Snap-on solus but would get a Autel or something besides a Snap-on next time. I was just saying really good scanners can be found used cheap.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Tech2Win requires a password to unzip ???????

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Tech2Win requires a password to unzip ???????

@Doubeleive

 

[Doubeleive]

Tech2Win requires a password to unzip ???????

NO, i guess it could depend on where you downloaded it from though, go to the vxdiag shop and there is a link in there downloads for it, no password required but it will look for the vxdiag device to actually communicate, you won't be able to fiddle much in the software without a device attached, I am going to check for the gauge sweep operation right now

 

[Doubeleive]

 

[Doubeleive]

if anyone buys one of the vxdiag's be sure to follow the install instructions on the vxdiag website, otherwise if you just do it in the wrong order it's a big headache, when doing the software install be sure any antivirus software is turned off first, the software is hacked and windows will think its a virus and automatically delete some files and the install wont work right.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

NO, i guess it could depend on where you downloaded it from though, go to the vxdiag shop and there is a link in there downloads for it, no password required but it will look for the vxdiag device to actually communicate, you won't be able to fiddle much in the software without a device attached, I am going to check for the gauge sweep operation right now

I haven't bought the device yet, just messing around with trying to install on my tablet. Unzipping it there asks for pw. Install on laptop goes off w/o a hitch.

That's what I'm talkin' about !
What year is the truck you did this on ?
Just hoping it works that way on my 2001.

 

[Doubeleive]

I haven't bought the device yet, just messing around with trying to install on my tablet. Unzipping it there asks for pw. Install on laptop goes off w/o a hitch.


That's what I'm talkin' about !
What year is the truck you did this on ?
Just hoping it works that way on my 2001.

That is on my 2012 it should do the exact same on the 2001, try unpacking the zip file to a thumb drive then insert it into the tablet

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Just pulled the trigger for $95. No wi-fi versions on Amazon but didn't want to wait 2-3 weeks from China. I'll have my new toy on Saturday.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Just pulled the trigger for $95. No wi-fi versions on Amazon but didn't want to wait 2-3 weeks from China. I'll have my new toy on Saturday.

Link?

 

[NoReverseYukon]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NACTAY8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks like only 2 left.



....and 6 hours later, now 20 in stock but price is $119.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

OK, I now have the VXDIAG and a tablet. To install the Tech2Win software on the tablet, do I need to have the VXDIAG connected to the tablet and/or vehicle ?

Would it be better to install WinRAR on the tablet then unzip the Tech2Win there, or should I transfer the unzipped program to the tablet via zip drive ?

Thanks.

 

[Doubeleive]

OK, I now have the VXDIAG and a tablet. To install the Tech2Win software on the tablet, do I need to have the VXDIAG connected to the tablet and/or vehicle ?

Would it be better to install WinRAR on the tablet then unzip the Tech2Win there, or should I transfer the unzipped program to the tablet via zip drive ?

Thanks.

there should be a auto install on the disc, if you google "vxdiag install gm" there is a video that shows how to do the install
once you have all the software installed, then run the vx manager first, be sure the device is connected and on, then run tech2win, select north american, then select the 2nd choice in the device list, then it will go tot he next screen and select that device, then tech2win will run.

 

[Doubeleive]

 

[NoReverseYukon]

there should be a auto install on the disc,.....

The only snag with this is that my tablet does not have a disc drive.