professional obd ii scan tools

[dfreeman616]

So i'm looking at buying a good scanner and I'm looking for recommendations. I've used an OTC Evo a little, Snap On Modis a lot, Snap On Solus a lot, and Snap On Verus a little. I'd like to have lab scope capabilities, possibly flashing/programming too. I'm kinda leaning toward a lap-top based setup. I'm even considering something like this, but that's probably more a dream than reality: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/how-to-build-the-perfect-garage-pc?click=main_sr

 

Back to what I've used, I liked the Modis for its bi-directional controls, but found the Evo a little lacking in Bi-directional functions. Not much experience with the flashing/programing yet, so I don't have much input there. The biggest thing for me really is bi-directional functions to test EGR's, actuators, etc. The other big thing for me is to be able to scope out the sensors and what not without going through the PCM/BCM/etc. To that end, a laptop/shop computer with a good pico scope could be an option too.

 

So anyways, recommendations and experience? Thanks!

[dfreeman616]

no other techs with something to say?

[mnkyboy]

I've been considering the Autel Maxidas

 

I've used the Modis and played with Solus pro, I liked the Modis but its a big chunk of change,I also don't like how much the updates cost through snap on.

 

Work supplies our scanners but for home and my fab shop I use a Microscan Pro which is the lowest of snap ons better scanners,it works ok but its nothing like the ones your interested in.

[Automan2164]

We have the Genesys (?) EVO at work. For how much we use it, and what we ask of it, it's a nice tool. I was pushing for PC based, but my coworker is so computer-illiterate that my boss just couldn't do it to him. We are talking so bad that if you change the size of the window and the folders re-arrange themselves he can't find the folder and he starts punching the keyboard.

 

Rob