I have been looking into getting a OBDII scanner for my 05 CTS 3.6
I have done some research on the forum and I have read some info about our cars needing a CAN reader?
I have seen this be promoted by many
ELM327
This one works trough wifi... it sets up an access point to connect your laptop to it and diagnose any problems and read stats
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327...ewItem&hash=item1c530ce97f:g:98wAAOSwrklVVZVP
This one works trough Bluetooth and connects to your phone... you can use the Torque app or others available to read codes from your phone or stats.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELM-327-1-5...tIs2mEI4bFj6UpA2MIw&item=350685510727&vxp=mtr
What do you all think? have any of you used these scanners?
There is also another one that is simply a cable that goes from the OBDII to USB and connects to your laptop... from there you can look for software off the internet to communicate between the car and the laptop
I have done some research on the forum and I have read some info about our cars needing a CAN reader?
I have seen this be promoted by many
ELM327
This one works trough wifi... it sets up an access point to connect your laptop to it and diagnose any problems and read stats
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327...ewItem&hash=item1c530ce97f:g:98wAAOSwrklVVZVP
This one works trough Bluetooth and connects to your phone... you can use the Torque app or others available to read codes from your phone or stats.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELM-327-1-5...tIs2mEI4bFj6UpA2MIw&item=350685510727&vxp=mtr
What do you all think? have any of you used these scanners?
There is also another one that is simply a cable that goes from the OBDII to USB and connects to your laptop... from there you can look for software off the internet to communicate between the car and the laptop