I am looking for a Bi-directional scanner for personal use. I see options from a bunch of companies, topdon, gear wrench, launch, icon etc.
A lot of people here refer to AlphaOBD, which I have questions about, But will get to that shortly.
What I am looking for is a unit that is as close to dealer abilities as possible.
My current situation is my 2019 Ram 1500 has a P0440 code. I would like to be able to test things to narrow it down properly. I prefer to not just swap out parts in hope of making the issue go away. Want to fix it d be do e with it.
Just recently had the Wife's jeep grand cherokee have a battery/charging issue. After replacing the alternator found it was the fuse Block by the hood hinge.
My local dealership is unfortunately not trustworthy. Most of the mechanics that were there left due to issues with the dealership management.
If I were to go with the AlphaOBD, what else is needed for it to work properly. Doing some searching, there is mention on different color coded cables and Bluetooth transponders.
Will the AlphaOBD work with other brand vehicles or is it a brand specific only in the Bi-Directional options.
Anyone running other systems that they would recommend?
Need to get something, but the technology since last time I worked with a old scan tool was on cars from the mid 90's...
Time for me to grasp the new fangdangled technology.....
A lot of people here refer to AlphaOBD, which I have questions about, But will get to that shortly.
What I am looking for is a unit that is as close to dealer abilities as possible.
My current situation is my 2019 Ram 1500 has a P0440 code. I would like to be able to test things to narrow it down properly. I prefer to not just swap out parts in hope of making the issue go away. Want to fix it d be do e with it.
Just recently had the Wife's jeep grand cherokee have a battery/charging issue. After replacing the alternator found it was the fuse Block by the hood hinge.
My local dealership is unfortunately not trustworthy. Most of the mechanics that were there left due to issues with the dealership management.
If I were to go with the AlphaOBD, what else is needed for it to work properly. Doing some searching, there is mention on different color coded cables and Bluetooth transponders.
Will the AlphaOBD work with other brand vehicles or is it a brand specific only in the Bi-Directional options.
Anyone running other systems that they would recommend?
Need to get something, but the technology since last time I worked with a old scan tool was on cars from the mid 90's...
Time for me to grasp the new fangdangled technology.....
