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gls0628
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Mar 26, 2014, 10:39 AM

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I have a 96 chevy 1500 pickup and 2010 Toyota Sequoia. I am interested in buying a reader/scanner to help with problems/maintenance. i do all of the work and maintenance on both vehicles. Can you give me some advice on a good unit. I am not sure if i need live data or not. Looking at Actron 9550 or 9575. What is your opinion on Actron and these 2 units. Any advice (or criticism) is welcome.
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Mar 26, 2014, 1:04 PM

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suggestion CP 9580 do the comparative abilities and price search

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Mar 26, 2014, 6:02 PM

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Are you wanting something to just gather trouble codes with? Which computer modules do you want access to?

If you have data stream information that's great, but you also must know how to interpret it and understand the system your dealing with to make it effective.

I have a little OBD2 pocket code reader that has some live data PIDs. It is funny, I find myself using it just as much as the more expensive scan tool.

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Featuring the unique patented One-Click I/M Readiness Key, TFT color display and built-in speaker, the AutoLink AL319 is truly the ultimate in ease and affordability, enabling users to verify repairs, road test, check State Emission Monitor Status and solve basic engine and driveability problems. It eliminates drive cycle guesswork by notifying the driver with color codes LEDs, audible tone and dynamic all-in-one I/M readiness status.

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