Jim Grant's Tech Tips
OBD
II Computer Software
Q:
My husband wants OBD II scanning software for a laptop computer
at an affordable price. He is a technician and someone told
him about a program that was reliable, upgradeable and available
at a reasonable price but he does not recall the name of
the program. Can you tell me what software is available
and the pros and cons?
- Kim
A:
There
are a lot of OBD II software kits (with adaptors) for lap
top computers. Which will be the best? Good question. Start
with a gift certificate, sort of on the line of check it
out and get what you really need. Never just go out and
buy this type of stuff. I would suggest you tell him to
check out the trade publications or go on line. If he wants
to stick just with OBD II information there is a good assortment
of affordable software. But, a word of caution: if he wants
to be more vehicle specific (which let’s you see more
and do more with a specific make’s multiple computers)
then the choice of available software programs quickly drops
but not as fast as the price goes up. But, if you get the
higher end stuff you’ve got gift giving covered for
years to come. How is that? You can buy him the annual software
updates.
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