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Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« on: 02 October 2007, 23:02:21 »
Next version of my Opel Autoscanner software gets a improved interface.

And a 'Can' version should be available soon?

Couple of screen shots of the new look




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Re: Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« Reply #1 on: 03 October 2007, 00:57:31 »
Looks very clear and easy to use.

Is this one you've bought, or one you're designing?

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Re: Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« Reply #2 on: 03 October 2007, 02:19:51 »
It's one I bought -  it's done all  I want saved me beer money.
It's not a Ebay cheapo tech 2. I get software updates via the web.
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Re: Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« Reply #3 on: 03 October 2007, 07:11:51 »
Hi,

So, is this better than the tech2?

How much does it cost and does it have to be used with a laptop with a serial port?

Matt   ;)
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Re: Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« Reply #4 on: 03 October 2007, 09:06:29 »
I don't think anything is better than TechII, after all that's the true diagnostic and test tool for all late 90's onwards Vauxhalls, however, from what i've seen and read I think Opel Scan is the next best thing.

It costs about £280 for the base version IIRC but considering what it can do, the fact it's got lifetime updates and the fact it can perform a lot of the functions on older Vauxhalls as well (Where you would otherwise have to buy a Tech I) then I think it actually works out good value. It really depends on how much you use it TBH, if you've got a Vauxhall then it should pay for itself pretty quick!!!!

The £30 models on eBay are ok for resetting the EML codes but after that they are a bit limited - Some issues may need you to record live data or test various components and this is where the cheaper models don't stand a chance against Opel Scan (i'll stand by to be flamed now!!!!!)
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Re: Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« Reply #5 on: 03 October 2007, 11:27:27 »
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I don't think anything is better than TechII, after all that's the true diagnostic and test tool for all late 90's onwards Vauxhalls, however, from what i've seen and read I think Opel Scan is the next best thing.

It costs about £280 for the base version IIRC but considering what it can do, the fact it's got lifetime updates and the fact it can perform a lot of the functions on older Vauxhalls as well (Where you would otherwise have to buy a Tech I) then I think it actually works out good value. It really depends on how much you use it TBH, if you've got a Vauxhall then it should pay for itself pretty quick!!!!

The £30 models on eBay are ok for resetting the EML codes but after that they are a bit limited - Some issues may need you to record live data or test various components and this is where the cheaper models don't stand a chance against Opel Scan (i'll stand by to be flamed now!!!!!)


The above is about right.  The best tool for the VX is the genuine Tech 2 . Mine work with usb to serial converter but is not one made Far East. Also works with a PCMCIA Serial card
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Re: Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« Reply #6 on: 03 October 2007, 11:42:31 »
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I don't think anything is better than TechII... however, from what i've seen and read I think Opel Scan is the next best thing... (i'll stand by to be flamed now!!!!!)

I've been flirting with buying the Opelscan for a little while now, but just waiting for the CanBus version to come out.

Doea anyone actually have one?

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« Reply #7 on: 03 October 2007, 12:41:52 »
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...Mine work with usb to serial converter but is not one made Far East

Thanks Iggy, do you have a link to the product somewhere?


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...Also works with a PCMCIA Serial card
That's promising, I've actually just bought a PCMCIA to RS232 port adaptor (this one:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260134047813&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:31)
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Re: Opel Autoscanner interface update.
« Reply #8 on: 03 October 2007, 14:08:56 »
Used to be two place the cheaper of the two where I got mine from does not seem to be around now
Only place in the UK  I think now is www.ukobd.co.uk

Looks like the design has changed since I bought mine it  now comes with USB connection it appears?
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