Buy a Bluetooth obd2 interface off amazon and buy the torque app for $5. All in youre looking at 30 bux and its 100 times more capable that any of those. Did this 5 years ago and have never looked back. Not to mention it can turn your phone into a monitor that can look at what your ecu is looking at driving down the road. Great for troubleshooting and just regular monitoring.
OBD II scanner
Anyone use a CRP129X scanner on a 2007 base ?
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No experience with that device, but reading the description it looks pretty capable and should give you all that you need.Anyone use a CRP129X scanner on a 2007 base ?
I agree that Torque is good for engine display and diagnostics (and cheap) but I have not seen that it has access to ABS or SRS systems so if you are looking for that you need more.
I agree with this 100%. A note on the Bluetooth OBDII dongles though. If you just want to do code scanning, even the cheap ones will work. I have a $5 one i got off eBay that works great for that and displaying data. However, if you want to LOG (record) data, you want one with fast communication speeds. My $5 sucks for that and is useless for data logging. I have my HP Tuners MPVI2+ interface for doing data logging but those run $350 and up depending on how many credits you want to get on it and are a waste if you're not going to be tunning cars. The more expensive dongles (but still under $100) should have decent connection speeds for logging.Buy a Bluetooth obd2 interface off amazon and buy the torque app for $5. All in you're looking at 30 bux and its 100 times more capable that any of those.
John offers a good point. I don't believe the srs and abs elements are converted in torque. However I'd want to be certain they are covered seamlessy with the device you're interested in. Plenty of those multi scanners are limited in some regards with what cars they would talk to go above the basic engine codes. I had to buy vag-com to get access to my vw tdi functionality because none of the generic scanners could offer what I wanted. Same with wifeys mercedes. Nothing talked to that car for anything...
My Torque app does not have any selections that include anything other than ECM, and I found several references saying the same thing.
The CRP129X specifically lists ABS and SRS as scannable systems along with engine and transmission: LAUNCH CREADER CRP129X OBD2 TOOL 4 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER LIFETIME FREE UPDATE and the Sky is pretty generic GM CAN.
The CRP129X specifically lists ABS and SRS as scannable systems along with engine and transmission: LAUNCH CREADER CRP129X OBD2 TOOL 4 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER LIFETIME FREE UPDATE and the Sky is pretty generic GM CAN.
Agree with John here, but just want to add scannable and functionality are a good bit different. For instance, say he wants to replace an abs unit on a sky. Can it command the the pistons open and closed to bleed it? Or for a modern diesel, can it perform a contribution test to determine what injector/ cylinder is acting up? I'll give high praise to a one stop shop...but I haven't found that yet and I need 4 different specialized tools to get even remotely close. Getting a generic code off the reader is fine and all... being able to troubleshoot what gave you that code is a far cry different. Again, to clarify, the torque app is none of these, just a great app for the average guy to monitor/ troubleshoot the engine.
The Tech2 is GM's one-stop-shop for scanning, diagnostics and function testing, and the VCX Nano with Tech2Win is a computer-based aftermarket option that is pretty much equivalent. Turn of the century GM control systems are not the horror that the Germans seem to want to make things.
Diesel?
Knowledge is power, and even if it cannot actuate things (I haven't investigated that) being able to read the fault code gets you 90% of the way to a solution. Generic scanners (and Torque) can only read codes but we still value them because without their limited abilites we would be totally blind.
It would aid the discussion greatly if @jeffs64 would reveal what he wants to do with the scanner.
Diesel?
Knowledge is power, and even if it cannot actuate things (I haven't investigated that) being able to read the fault code gets you 90% of the way to a solution. Generic scanners (and Torque) can only read codes but we still value them because without their limited abilites we would be totally blind.
It would aid the discussion greatly if @jeffs64 would reveal what he wants to do with the scanner.
Thanks Joe I have four cars A 2008 C6 Corvette,2014 Chevy Cruze 2.0L Turbo Diesel. Want to be able to force regen. 2010John offers a good point. I don't believe the srs and abs elements are converted in torque. However I'd want to be certain they are covered seamlessy with the device you're interested in. Plenty of those multi scanners are limited in some regards with what cars they would talk to go above the basic engine codes. I had to buy vag-com to get access to my vw tdi functionality because none of the generic scanners could offer what I wanted. Same with wifeys mercedes. Nothing talked to that car for anything...
RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins and the 2007 Sky. I know Saturn can be difficult. So just wondering if anyone had used that model CRP129X. I ordered one and should be receiving it today. P.S. I need it for working on friends cars. I also do vehicle inspections for extended car warranties.
John I appreciate your info always. Thanks JeffThe Tech2 is GM's one-stop-shop for scanning, diagnostics and function testing, and the VCX Nano with Tech2Win is a computer-based aftermarket option that is pretty much equivalent. Turn of the century GM control systems are not the horror that the Germans seem to want to make things.
Diesel?
Knowledge is power, and even if it cannot actuate things (I haven't investigated that) being able to read the fault code gets you 90% of the way to a solution. Generic scanners (and Torque) can only read codes but we still value them because without their limited abilites we would be totally blind.
It would aid the discussion greatly if @jeffs64 would reveal what he wants to do with the scanner.
I have a very inexpensive scanner from Harbor Freight that works just fine on my Sky. Was looking for more info.The Tech2 is GM's one-stop-shop for scanning, diagnostics and function testing, and the VCX Nano with Tech2Win is a computer-based aftermarket option that is pretty much equivalent. Turn of the century GM control systems are not the horror that the Germans seem to want to make things.
Diesel?
Knowledge is power, and even if it cannot actuate things (I haven't investigated that) being able to read the fault code gets you 90% of the way to a solution. Generic scanners (and Torque) can only read codes but we still value them because without their limited abilites we would be totally blind.
It would aid the discussion greatly if @jeffs64 would reveal what he wants to do with the scanner.
Looking at your garage I see you did the turbo on the 2.4L I'd liked to do the same someday. anyway, very nice.I agree with this 100%. A note on the Bluetooth OBDII dongles though. If you just want to do code scanning, even the cheap ones will work. I have a $5 one i got off eBay that works great for that and displaying data. However, if you want to LOG (record) data, you want one with fast communication speeds. My $5 sucks for that and is useless for data logging. I have my HP Tuners MPVI2+ interface for doing data logging but those run $350 and up depending on how many credits you want to get on it and are a waste if you're not going to be tunning cars. The more expensive dongles (but still under $100) should have decent connection speeds for logging.
Let us know how it goes. I'm all ears for something that does more with less. I'm definitely interested in something that can do contribution tests for our diesels. Easy way to find the bad injectors. I usually have at least 2 diesels on hand at any given moment so anything helps vs having 4 different diag tools. How you like the cruze diesel? Was going to buy a cruze hatchback for the wifey back in 2020 and found they were discontinued. Ended up having to buy a Toyota Corolla Hatchback. No domestic company makes a fuel efficient vehicle any more that isn't reliant on the battery. 😞
I purchased the Cruze on Xmas eve 2014. It was a gift for the wife. She doesn’t drive anymore. It has 42500 miles on it. Fully loaded Nav / blind spot cross traffic alert. Backup cam leather indicator. XM And all that stuff. Been garaged since day one. Going from Reno to Carson city at 80 MPH it gets 53.4 MPG. 35 to 40 around town. So in-short. Love it. BTW it’s 2.0L fiat diesel. I’ll let you know how the scanner works out. Launch CRP129X
Fingers crossed. See if you can do a contribution test on the Cummins.
Thank you. Mine is a bit...extreme...but doing a basic RPM turbo kit on a 2.4 nets you Red Line like power and is pretty easy to do.Looking at your garage I see you did the turbo on the 2.4L I'd liked to do the same someday. anyway, very nice.
If you're going that route eventually, I would highly recommend getting HP Tuners. It makes remote tuning way easier, and faster, and if you ever need to make slight adjustments, you have the tool to do it. I added a wide band O2 sensor to my car and wired that into my HP Tuner interface so I can log wide band information during my logs. This is HUGELY beneficial in the 2.4 when adding a turbo as we only have narrow band O2s from factory.
I received the scanner last night. Been playing with it. Going test it on both my Diesels. I’ll let you knowFingers crossed. See if you can do a contribution test on the Cummins.
I have the wireless nano works very well on a windows machine. Used it on my old sonic to diagnose a problem got access to every module via the software and patch.
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