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Time to buy and OBDII Scan Tool V70-XC70

posted by  e21Pilot on  Thu Dec 7 19:44 CST 2006
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I've decided it's time to pick up on of those OBD2 scan tools everyone is talking about. I'm ok with paying around $200 but I'm having a hard time nailing down some of these vendors on how well their units work with Volvo proprietory codes (non emissions).

Has anyone found an OBD2-USB style mini-unit that plugs into a laptop and is able to diagnose all or most of the Volvo codes in a first generation V70?

Any guidance would be appreciated. My limited research seems to indicate that the ElmScan 5 Multi-protocol OBD2-USB unit seems a good value at around $130 -- but will it work well with my Volvo?

Thanks,

RGW








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    Time to buy and OBDII Scan Tool V70-XC70

    posted by  NBZ on  Fri Dec 8 04:31 CST 2006
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    Good morning RGW,
    The hand-held units are fairly expensive, and somewhat limited.
    I interface directly into a pc in my garage (cost @ $40.00 for the
    OBDII interface & cable). From there you can use ScanTool or ScanMaster
    software,(free Demo's, you can also download DigiMoto)
    for a much broader range of diagnostics than just DTC's.
    Armie


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