Scan tool

[baff]

Hi all,

Sorry if this has been asked heaps or in wrong section but I don't actually know the exact name of what I want.

Seeing as I'm so damn far from any Ram experts here, was thinking I should buy myself a basic scan tool to do occasional checks to hopefully catch anything and allow time to get bits shipped from US.

What brands/models etc should I look at ?

Or is there a better way to identify issues early ?

Cheers.
Bruce.

 

[baff]

Thinking this ?

INNOVA 3100 CAN/OBDII Code Reader : Amazon.com : Automotive

 

[BAILEY1]

You are looking for an automotive scan tool. They range from 60.00 usd to 3000.00 usd. Of course the cheaper scan tools just have basic functions and the more expensive have more functions.

Have you given any thought about a tuner for your RAM? Almost all of them have an option so you can read engine codes.

 

[baff]

I'm hoping to get away for it for $150 or so.

 

[BAILEY1]

It looks like a good scanner.

 

[Netman66]

I have that model and it's just fine. It will provide you with more info than you can really action anyway.

 

[tysondodge]

Actually, I own two scan tools, I bought one for myself and one for my dad. Got them for around $120. Then, I bought a bluetooth module off of Amazon for around $30, downloaded the software on my Android phone, and it does the exact same thing.

Since I started using my phone, I haven't used the tool since.

 

[audio1der]

Thinking this ?

INNOVA 3100 CAN/OBDII Code Reader : Amazon.com : Automotive

I have that Innova tool; it works great and has paid for itself many, many times over.