Scan Tool

[Joseph Garcia]

He has an OBD I. The problem with your scan tools you are listing is they cost more than his truck lol.

A truck's value is in the eyes of its owner.

 

[GMCChevy]

For that age a snap on MT2500 with the proper OBDI cartridge is the best scanner to get. You can find them for pretty decent prices because they're obsolete to anyone who wrenches professionally.

 

[fredcook]

I would suggest considering Innova's 5610 and their OBD1 adapter. Great tool with a lot of features and NO subscription fees (free lifetime updates). American company with live U.S. based phone support. Innova does have lower level scan tools that I "think" will support OBD1 with an adapter. I know first hand the 5610 does. Is the 5610 more than needed for OBD1? Yes, but this will last you for a long time supporting any vehicles you get into.

Innova 5610

 

[Kjv42]

Depends on what you want to do and how much money you want to spend.

OBD1 was pre 1996, so from 1996 on it is OBDII.

You can get a decent OBDII smart phone App for $10 or less, but you need an interface that is usually $40 or slightly less. Need to know if you are using iPhone or Android. These will typically read any code that triggers the SES/CEL/MIL light, typically engine and transmission related codes.

For Air bags, ABS and other things, you will need something other than a cell phone App.

There are more advanced stand alone tools that start around $200 and go up to $700+ depending on ability and some have annual update fees. Some have free updates, but these tend to be slightly lower end tools.

What scanner would recommend? I don’t want to break the bank, but I want one that will reset the alcohol content. Thx

 

[Kjv42]

What scanner would recommend? I don’t want to break the bank, but I want one that will reset the alcohol content. Thx

Mainly for 2010 and 2011 Yukon and Tahoe