[jklightner]

But I just bought a Daimler Chrysler Star Scan Dealership Diagnostic Service Tool OEM.

Wasn't cheap, but, felt like it was a worthwhile investment.

If you can write and change parameters, it will probably pay off in the long run.

 

[jklightner]

I did not buy a jeep scanner, but other brand this past spring for $800. Yes, it has paid for itself. Whether jeep specific, or generic which handles other car brands, a good scanner is worth it weight in gold. Expect 3 year life, and hope for more. Yes I recommend real dedicated hardware for scanners. I also have ANDROID apps for mobile use, and WINDOWS PC hosting BMW and FORD specific tools. I had hoped to reduce my scanning/code hardware and software, however it seems the more I learn, the more hardware and software I acquire for my fleet. Scanning and the use of a scope is indispensable and takes time to learn. Not a 1 day I know it all, doesn't happen.

Why only a 3 year life?

 

[jklightner]

After 3 years, some offer scanner vendors updates for money $$$. Also, after 3 years the newer items on the market are better and offer more features. What is important is "which" commands like "turn on fan, turn on fuel pump" are supported. Each vendor supports a subset of factory real shop scanners. I wish mine did more commands, but alas for$800 you only get some. Congratulations on post poster for getting a complete device.

I got a Foxwell because it comes with free lifetime updates.

 

[jklightner]

Well it works as designed, this Star Scan is a really nice piece of equipment.

I only plugged it in for a few minutes and went through just a couple of the menus, it was getting late and I didn't want to get too deep into it tonight.

It's pretty clear to me in just a few minutes of fiddling with it, that this Star Scan does a WHOLE LOT.

It has already told me that I had to charge my battery, which I'm doing as we speak.

Here are a few pics;

This was money very well spent in my book.

Tomorrow I'll try & dig a little deeper into the ECU settings and see if there is anything "Flex Fuel" specific for @jklightner

I'm jealous
My birthday is next month, maybe I should start dropping hints to my wife.

 

[jklightner]

Hey, it can't hurt....

Got this for my birthday

Amazon.com: Doc and Pies Arcade Factory Cocktail Arcade Machine - 60 Retro Games - Full Size LCD Screen, Buttons and Joystick : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: Doc and Pies Arcade Factory Cocktail Arcade Machine - 60 Retro Games - Full Size LCD Screen, Buttons and Joystick : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

[jklightner]

Amazon is good with returns if you don't abuse the refund system. Maybe that Star Scan Tool could still be in your future! Just need a good story to tell your wife. 😉

Yeah, that might work except that I've really been wanting this.
She didn't get it until we returned to the land of free shipping because shipping to Hawaii was outrageous.
Kicking her butt on Frogger and Dig Dug, she kicks mine on 1942 and Pac Man.