Arts05SS Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 What kind of diagnostic tools are out there for our trucks? I got a 05 Silverado SS and i been wanting to purchase a device or even software that will tell me whats going on my truck. I tried doing a search on the forums but didnt find nothing or i didnt look hard enough lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) You can pick up a cheap ODB code scanner from most auto part stores for $40-50, most come with a book that can define most codes for you. If not, a subscription to AllData is around $15 for 1 year, anything you want to know about your vehicle is at your fingertips(TSBs, diagrams, repair procedures, DTC definitions)....or you could even post the codes here, and we can help you out with the description. Edited January 29, 2009 by Fireman31 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arts05SS Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 You can pick up a cheap ODB code scanner from most auto part stores for $40-50, most come with a book that can define most codes for you. If not, a subscription to AllData is around $15 for 1 year, anything you want to know about your vehicle is at your fingertips(TSBs, diagrams, repair procedures, DTC definitions)....or you could even post the codes here, and we can help you out with the description. Thanks for the support, but where can i find this alldata? i dont mind paying 15 bucks for some info im gonna need in the near future. I been looking in thunderracing.com and they got diagnostic tool companies such as MSD, autotap, hypertech, full throttle scanmaster, would you recommend any of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks for the support, but where can i find this alldata? i dont mind paying 15 bucks for some info im gonna need in the near future. I been looking in thunderracing.com and they got diagnostic tool companies such as MSD, autotap, hypertech, full throttle scanmaster, would you recommend any of them? Those are more then just code scanners, they are multi function guages or programmers, and can be quite pricey. Most auto part stores carry cheap ODB code scanners that do not cost much. www.alldatadiy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonickoolten Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 i had to buy one in canada on my way from alaska to AZ when i got a check eng light and it cost me 120!!! and now i can get one in the states for like 60 for the same one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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