Hey guys, I just found this forum and would like to hear your opinion on my question about which used platform would best cover my needs.
I live in a remote, rural area where most cars are in the 1991-2005 year model range. Some of these cars come to me with ABS, SRS and other non-engine performance issues that I'd like to investigate. My Fluke 88V and subscription to Mitchell1 are insufficient in most of these cases I encounter. I'd like to purchase the best possible used Snap-On platform that will allow me to view live and recorded data, manipulate the various systems with bi-directional communications, provide a library of known good signal patterns and give me access to known problems and fixes.
It is highly important to me to have access to any available technical information data bases, like those offered by Snap-On. My personal experience and hands on time is not sufficient, so I'm willing to hear your suggestion on which platform offers the most assistance with experience. For this tool, OBDI compatibility can be forsaken.
So.... which platform hits the sweet spot of maximum coverage and capability for the early ODDII vehicles, while not limiting forward upgrades? Price is important, but for opening the discussion, identifying the platforms comes first! I have been reading about the current models on the Snap-On website, and I've been watching some used Modis and Solus Ultras on Ebay. I surmise my skill set would benefit from either of those platforms, but I'd like to hear from you.
Thanks in advance!
Rick
I live in a remote, rural area where most cars are in the 1991-2005 year model range. Some of these cars come to me with ABS, SRS and other non-engine performance issues that I'd like to investigate. My Fluke 88V and subscription to Mitchell1 are insufficient in most of these cases I encounter. I'd like to purchase the best possible used Snap-On platform that will allow me to view live and recorded data, manipulate the various systems with bi-directional communications, provide a library of known good signal patterns and give me access to known problems and fixes.
It is highly important to me to have access to any available technical information data bases, like those offered by Snap-On. My personal experience and hands on time is not sufficient, so I'm willing to hear your suggestion on which platform offers the most assistance with experience. For this tool, OBDI compatibility can be forsaken.
So.... which platform hits the sweet spot of maximum coverage and capability for the early ODDII vehicles, while not limiting forward upgrades? Price is important, but for opening the discussion, identifying the platforms comes first! I have been reading about the current models on the Snap-On website, and I've been watching some used Modis and Solus Ultras on Ebay. I surmise my skill set would benefit from either of those platforms, but I'd like to hear from you.
Thanks in advance!
Rick
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