I have a cheapo ELM327 clone from China. Works great for genric codes and some live data but not much else.
Diagnostic tools
Hi Everybody,
Has anyone had any luck with aftermarket HDS tools? I have a general OBD scanner which can pull generic codes and not much more. I'd like to really drill down on things: ie view electrical switching functions, reprogram TPMS and so on. My CRZ is a bit weathered and paying the dealership $150 a visit is going to add up quickly.
This one looks too good to be true:
www.obdii365.com
Has anyone tried?
I saw another post that recommended the bluedriver device from Amazon, but that doesn't look quite full_featured enough. I'd really like to get as close to the dealership tool as I can without paying an exorbitant amount.
Any suggestions?
Has anyone had any luck with aftermarket HDS tools? I have a general OBD scanner which can pull generic codes and not much more. I'd like to really drill down on things: ie view electrical switching functions, reprogram TPMS and so on. My CRZ is a bit weathered and paying the dealership $150 a visit is going to add up quickly.
This one looks too good to be true:
V3.104.024 HDS HIM Diagnostic Tool for Honda with Double Board
V3.104.024 HDS HIM Diagnostic Tool for Honda vehicles from 1992-2020, supports CAN BUS system, allows you to re-program the Auto ECU.
www.obdii365.com
I saw another post that recommended the bluedriver device from Amazon, but that doesn't look quite full_featured enough. I'd really like to get as close to the dealership tool as I can without paying an exorbitant amount.
Any suggestions?
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While this does not monitor the TPMS it monitors some of the Hybrid information if you use the X-Gauge commands. » ScanGauge II
www.scangauge.com
if you want more than this then you need to look at other sources and decide how much you are willing to spend. A place to look might be harborfreight.com Search Results For "Code Scanner For Automobiles" they have all kinds of units at different price points. Or talk to Snap on or other tool trucks you may find a deal on a used one that covers the year and features you need for your car.
» Honda-Acura
www.scangauge.com
if you want more than this then you need to look at other sources and decide how much you are willing to spend. A place to look might be harborfreight.com Search Results For "Code Scanner For Automobiles" they have all kinds of units at different price points. Or talk to Snap on or other tool trucks you may find a deal on a used one that covers the year and features you need for your car.
I use the FLY108 PRO so do not have experience with the other tool.
Also Malwarebytes flags that link as a trojan.
I risked sending $700 ten years ago to an unknown firm on the internet in the far east for the FLY tool, it was difficult to obtain and expensive.
There is always some risk....
Also Malwarebytes flags that link as a trojan.
I risked sending $700 ten years ago to an unknown firm on the internet in the far east for the FLY tool, it was difficult to obtain and expensive.
There is always some risk....
Indeed you will.
I did ask Honda UK ten years ago for the price of the dealer tool. LOL
They said £4000 for the kit and a £100 a month subscription..
I'm back with an update, and happily it's positive. I now have a working HDS for $100 US.
It took me a while to get it going because for some reason the USB-serial adapter I was using was only allowing partial communication between the HIM and my laptop. I could program the HIM and see it respond, and it even passed a self-test with the loopback plugs they give you. But it wouldn't connect the HDS to the vehicle. After numerous tries I decided to swap out the adapter for another one and it connected right away. I had to mess around a bit to make the HDS accept a fake repair order # and then I was in. Did some poking around and even cleared some (presumably old) DTCs that were lurking in areas where an OBDII scanner would never see them. I'll check again at a later time to see if any come back.
I might have played around for longer but it's rather cold outside here today so I called it quits for now.
TLR- Buy this. If your laptop doesn't have a hardware 9-pin serial port you'll need a USB-serial adapter, they do offer one as an option with the unit or you can get one from Amazon, computer store etc. Just make sure you can return it if it doesn't work.
It took me a while to get it going because for some reason the USB-serial adapter I was using was only allowing partial communication between the HIM and my laptop. I could program the HIM and see it respond, and it even passed a self-test with the loopback plugs they give you. But it wouldn't connect the HDS to the vehicle. After numerous tries I decided to swap out the adapter for another one and it connected right away. I had to mess around a bit to make the HDS accept a fake repair order # and then I was in. Did some poking around and even cleared some (presumably old) DTCs that were lurking in areas where an OBDII scanner would never see them. I'll check again at a later time to see if any come back.
I might have played around for longer but it's rather cold outside here today so I called it quits for now.
TL
R- Buy this. If your laptop doesn't have a hardware 9-pin serial port you'll need a USB-serial adapter, they do offer one as an option with the unit or you can get one from Amazon, computer store etc. Just make sure you can return it if it doesn't work.Hi, I have been looking all over for a scan tool for HCH2 to read IMA related codes & battery module voltages. Do you have a link for the one you purchased? Does it work with a HCH2. Thanks in advance.I'm back with an update, and happily it's positive. I now have a working HDS for $100 US.
It took me a while to get it going because for some reason the USB-serial adapter I was using was only allowing partial communication between the HIM and my laptop. I could program the HIM and see it respond, and it even passed a self-test with the loopback plugs they give you. But it wouldn't connect the HDS to the vehicle. After numerous tries I decided to swap out the adapter for another one and it connected right away. I had to mess around a bit to make the HDS accept a fake repair order # and then I was in. Did some poking around and even cleared some (presumably old) DTCs that were lurking in areas where an OBDII scanner would never see them. I'll check again at a later time to see if any come back.
I might have played around for longer but it's rather cold outside here today so I called it quits for now.
TL
Here is the link to the one I purchased-
There are many similar units available, but I chose this one because I could deal with Ebay instead of a possibly sketchy third party website, and also because it was shipped from the US and not from China.
It should work with your car, but if you want to be sure you can contact the seller before making the purchase. I found them to be responsive when I had questions.
VIDENT iAuto 702 Pro Multi-applicaton Diagnostic Tool With 31 Special Functions | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VIDENT iAuto 702 Pro Multi-applicaton Diagnostic Tool With 31 Special Functions at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
It should work with your car, but if you want to be sure you can contact the seller before making the purchase. I found them to be responsive when I had questions.
I actually have that same hardware--got it 3-4 years ago and couldn't get the software working on my computer. Thanks for posting about it, as I might get it back out of the parts bin and see if I can set it up with my (relatively) new computer.
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