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Old 01-06-2014, 09:13 PM
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Sorry guys kinda dumb but does anyone know a good reliable website that I can get a scan tool from? I looked on quadratec and I couldn't find anything. Also price ranges of them?


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Equus from Amazon, price depends on what you want it to do.
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craftsman has one that will read abs as well...

but hell if you dont want all that hastle harbor freight has one thats cheap and will least get ya the codes.

i cant remember the name of mine atm.
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For your 1989 ...Snap on Mt 2500 only gonna give live data ....E Bays best bet ....
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ha didnt even see the pre 96 mention.
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For your 1989 ...Snap on Mt 2500 only gonna give live data ....E Bays best bet ....
^^^ This. Not cheap either.
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Originally Posted by MikeTassjeep10
Sorry guys kinda dumb but does anyone know a good reliable website that I can get a scan tool from? I looked on quadratec and I couldn't find anything. Also price ranges of them?


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MT2500 and the factory DRB are about all that's available.

Most diagnostics can be done with a multi-meter though.

The renix era Jeeps have some known issues.

Click on the pink link below and read posts 1,3,4, and 5 to address these issues.
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Originally Posted by MikeTassjeep10
Sorry guys kinda dumb but does anyone know a good reliable website that I can get a scan tool from? I looked on quadratec and I couldn't find anything. Also price ranges of them?


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I got mine from Advance Auto Parts.... google Advance Auto Parts coupons and you'll find a bunch that will save you money either online or order and pick up in store.

JJ
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^^^ This. Not cheap either.
150.00 here and scans many other vechicles will more than pay for it self in side work.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
MT2500 and the factory DRB are about all that's available.

Most diagnostics can be done with a multi-meter though.

The renix era Jeeps have some known issues.

Click on the pink link below and read posts 1,3,4, and 5 to address these issues.
This is only correct answer for renix...
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I picked up a Snap-on MT2500 + modules and keys for $200 and it works. Only live readings (no stored codes on a Renix). I've got other cars so I think it was worth it. If I just had the Jeep, I think a multi-meter and a NOID light would be just about enough.
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DRB-II or an ocilliscope or a multi meter or a MT-2500
See a DRB-II every now and again on E-bay.
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Use an o scope for what?
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Use an o scope for what?

Part of the workings of a DRB-II scanner is an O-scope, or so I have been told by a few other mechanics.


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