Let's Look at Scan Tools While you might not think you need a scan tool to perform vehicle maintenance and repair, you might be right. However, our technical editor Pete Meier points out there are some advantages to these tools. He also points out some things to consider to make sure you find the right tool for your needs.
Choices, Choices Shopping for a new scan tool? This may help you decide which one(s) is right for you. By Pete Meier, technical editor
One of the most common questions asked on the iATN Tools and Equipment forum is "What is the best scan tool?" Unfortunately, there is no one answer to this question. The choices seem limitless, with numerous aftermarket offerings as well as those offered by the OEMs. Choosing the one right for you is dependent on several factors. By taking the time to ask yourself a few pointed questions and doing a little homework, you’ll end up with the tooling you need to take care of your needs as well as those of your customers. Here are a few topics to consider before investing your hard earned dollars. READ MORE
For safety, many repair procedures call for disconnecting the battery. Anytime the battery is disconnected, "Keep Alive" memory to the ECM and other modules is, of course, lost. This means that drivability symptoms may occur on initial restart, and all driver settings will be lost. And we've all had to deal with radios in anti-theft mode. READ MORE
Scope & Scan
Jim Garrido each month takes a look at new ways to use scan tools .
Don't miss on the misfire graph The Ford IDS is a PC-based factory scan tool software package that utilizes a Vehicle Communication Module (VCM), an interface to connect a PC to the vehicle's Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). The IDS has become a very popular purchase in aftermarket repair shops for good reason. This month we will look at one of the most useful features this tool has — the LIVE misfire graph. This feature, while very useful, is often misunderstood because of the way the information is presented and graphed. Let's try and clear this up. READ MORE
Equus Equus Products, Inc.introduces the INNOVA® 3150 ABS + CanOBD2® Diagnostic Tool and INNOVA® 3160 ABS + CanOBD2® ScanTool.
This affordable and easy to use ABS and enhanced OBD2 tool diagnoses all check engine lights on 1996 and newer OBD2 compliant cars, light trucks, SUVs and minivans - foreign and domestic as well as ABS codes on 1996 and newer GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles. READ MORE
Snap-on Snap-on's new Software Bundle 9.2 supercharges VERUS, MODIS, SOLUS PRO, SOLUS and ETHOS diagnostic tools. Bundle 9.2 includes significant coverage of new vehicles and expanded coverage of 1996-later models, according to the company. READ MORE
SPX/OTC OTC, an SPX brand, introduces Pegisys PC Diagnostic System (P/N 3828), an aftermarket, PC-based J2534 reprogramming and scan tool with added reprogramming capabilities that technicians can run from a shop's laptop. READ MORE
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Equus Products, Inc.introduces the INNOVA® 3150 ABS + CanOBD2® Diagnostic Tool and INNOVA® 3160 ABS + CanOBD2® ScanTool.
Snap-on's new Software Bundle 9.2 supercharges VERUS, MODIS, SOLUS PRO, SOLUS and ETHOS diagnostic tools. Bundle 9.2 includes significant coverage of new vehicles and expanded coverage of 1996-later models, according to the company. 
OTC, an SPX brand, introduces Pegisys PC Diagnostic System (P/N 3828), an aftermarket, PC-based J2534 reprogramming and scan tool with added reprogramming capabilities that technicians can run from a shop's laptop.