I might purchase a Vantage Pro which is updated to 2009. The owner said it is version 9.4. I wanted to know if I coul simply buy the latest update for the tool and install it or do you have to install each upate up to current? Thanks for any information guys.
Updating a Vantage Pro
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Thanks for the reply, man. I appreciate it. I just found another one for sale for 600 bucks. Seems it is an even earlier version software. Is there a downside to buying an earlier one?Comment
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I am nearly certain that there have been no hardware changes to the VP since it was introduced, so it is safe to buy the earlier version. The only reason I am not 100% positive, is that with the Solus scanner (not the Solus-Pro or Solus Ultra), if you have skipped a bunch of updates you have to buy a intermediate software patch, or send it in to get it updated.
There are no instances of that with any other scanner in the Snap-on line up, so you should be OK. If you want to know for certain, call Tech Support at 800-332-2526, and hear it straight from them.
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One more question. I wanted to purchase this primary ignition lead for the Vantage Pro, but it seems to be discontinued. Is there someplace to get oneother that AES? http://www.aeswave.com/Primary-Ignit...PRO-p8792.htmlComment
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Is this the one you're looking for?
go to this page: http://www1.snapon.com/diagnostics/us/vantagepro
Find part # EAK0294B09A
I believe it should still be available.
Joe"You don't build a reputation on what you're going to do"
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No sir, I beleive that is different. The one I want basically works as an attenuator. Only place I have seen it is AES Wave...Comment
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If you are looking for diagnostic direction using the inductive kick, you would be better served looking at the Kv spikes with a secondary ignition probe.Comment
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Just updated 9.4 to 13.4 well worth it. Quite a few extra tests added especially on 2012 - 2013 cars.Comment
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Not sure you be able to find and buy new battery. Thought it shares the same battery that the Solus Pro uses (which is no longer supported for parts and updates or won't be much longer)
Think I would take a pass spending all that money to find out that it still need a board.
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Not sure you be able to find and buy new battery. Thought it shares the same battery that the Solus Pro uses (which is no longer supported for parts and updates or won't be much longer)
Think I would take a pass spending all that money to find out that it still need a board.
Hurry though, I suspect this unit will not be supported much longer.Comment
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