Owen Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I have a friend looking for an OBD 1 and or 2 tool that not only reads sensors but can create a failure condition as well. Anyone know of a good brand? Thanks, Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 i have never heard of scan tools that will change the output parameters of a sensor(thats what creating a failure would do).to create a failure you disconnect the sensor.a good scan tool(not cheap kragen code reader) will allow you to monitor the output of a chosen sensor.if you do a google search i think you can find software/cord kits for a laptop.i have only used the snap-on and ford dealer units.newer cars use the obd2 jack for much more than the engine function.i was test driving an expedition and watching the door pids for a door ajar condition on a rough road.could not confirm problem-was probably caused by a stressed mom not wanting to break her nails to close the to-heavy door alll the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1 Z Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 What do you mean by "failure condition"? Like freeze frame? (records what happened when the code hit) What I think your looking for is a generic OBD2 scan tool. I got mine from MAC TOOLS. All the tool trucks sell them from what I believe, under 300.00. The one's you buy from the autoparts stores, I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 I don't think I would get one from a local store...who knows what crap they sell? About the failure thing, I don't know, I was just asked to search about it...some searching revealed a "system test" that can be initiated. Couldn't find any other info about it though. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Probably Snap-On would be the best one out there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 Maybe my friend wants to cause malfunctions while he's driving? Maybe the sensor is out of reach, like my detonation sensor on the Z32 (have to pull the plenum). Who knows??? Off topic, got the drill press today, didn't have much time so put it together but couldn't get the chuck on, damnit. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Doesn't the OBD 1 only give error codes through the engine light? I thought you cna only get the code fromt that and it blinks the code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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