OBD Scanners

40 to 332 · 11-26-2014, 01:03 PM

Looking to purchase an OBD scanner compatible with the 370Z. Any recommendations? There is an Innova 3100 on sale locally ... but I have no idea whether it's of decent quality and/or compatible. Reviews I've seen are mixed. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

SouthArk370Z · 11-26-2014, 03:24 PM

If you just want to pull DTCs the 3100 looks like it will do a good job ... but you can get the same functionality for a lot less. It doesn't take much to read/clear DTCs. With the 3100, you're paying about $80 more just for the built-in DTC descriptions. Grab the DTC with a $20-30 scanner and Google it.

If you are wanting to monitor engine variables, it doesn't look like the 3100 capable. I'd suggest getting an ODB/CAN-to-USB (or -Bluetooth) adapter and one of the monitoring programs/apps that are available.

Element600ee · 11-26-2014, 03:38 PM

go point bt1 its a few bucks more but you can leave it plugged in ( its bt ) its nice because you can set up custom dashes on your phone or your headunit if you have one that can mirror your phone ( this is what i do ) you can not only pull and clear dtc's but you can monitor all sensors on the car . i think your looking at around 110 bucks for the scanner and the app for your phone if memory serves me . worth every penny in my opinion .

cdoxp800 · 11-26-2014, 04:36 PM

Engine-Codes.com OBDII Car Diagnostic Interface For iPhones, Android and PC

All kinds here

shfeddy · 12-04-2014, 02:31 PM

I bought the ScanGuage for about $130. 6' of cable so u can mount it most anywhere.

SouthArk370Z · 12-04-2014, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shfeddy

I bought the ScanGuage for about $130. 6' of cable so u can mount it most anywhere.

I figured out how to access a few PIDs via ScanGauge; results are here. See columns labeled SG2_*.

11-26-2014, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 439 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 138	OBD Scanners Looking to purchase an OBD scanner compatible with the 370Z. Any recommendations? There is an Innova 3100 on sale locally ... but I have no idea whether it's of decent quality and/or compatible. Reviews I've seen are mixed. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

11-26-2014, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	If you just want to pull DTCs the 3100 looks like it will do a good job ... but you can get the same functionality for a lot less. It doesn't take much to read/clear DTCs. With the 3100, you're paying about $80 more just for the built-in DTC descriptions. Grab the DTC with a $20-30 scanner and Google it. If you are wanting to monitor engine variables, it doesn't look like the 3100 capable. I'd suggest getting an ODB/CAN-to-USB (or -Bluetooth) adapter and one of the monitoring programs/apps that are available. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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11-26-2014, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Element600ee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Abingdon md Posts: 86 Drives: 10 370z Monterey Rep Power: 10	go point bt1 its a few bucks more but you can leave it plugged in ( its bt ) its nice because you can set up custom dashes on your phone or your headunit if you have one that can mirror your phone ( this is what i do ) you can not only pull and clear dtc's but you can monitor all sensors on the car . i think your looking at around 110 bucks for the scanner and the app for your phone if memory serves me . worth every penny in my opinion .