Is there some sort of scan tool for my 97 viper? I want something that will read all the engine sensors. In my Camaro I have a "scanmaster", which is a small box like a radar detector that can display alot of info and reset codes. I'd love something like that for the Viper.
Scan tool?
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ruckdr
Enthusiast
OBD2 scanner.
Fast Too
Enthusiast
do a search on scanners. I seem to recall someone ordering one up before Christmas as a Christmas present to himself with that type of functionality.
Fast Too
Enthusiast
DashHawk Features how about that
Yes. Autozone/Advance auto sell basic ones for like $60. All cars 1996-current are OBDII compliant. Nothing special required for the viper. the plug is right under the drivers side dash. But it wont really "display" anything if your CE light isnt on. Will just tell you "0" codes found..
Bill B
Enthusiast
This works on every OBDII car I've used it on.
actron cp9145 - Google Product Search
actron cp9145 - Google Product Search
So if I'm reading that right I can view things like coolant temps, o2 volts, etc. with that? Do they sell them at auto parts stores?
dave6666
Enthusiast
Looks nice. I have the Roe one that works well for basics.
Wonder if you can duct tape that Actron to the center of your steering wheel for a heads up type display?
Madduc
Enthusiast
Check this out
ScanGaugeII - Trip Computers + Digital Gauges + Scan Tool
ScanGaugeII - Trip Computers + Digital Gauges + Scan Tool
My Actrons have served me well for reading and clearing codes.
You MAY find your interests/needs covered by getting an inexpensive scantool(less than $100.00) AND the EASE diagnostic software (about $300.00 by my memory) from Sean Roe with the correct cables FOR A VIPER. Call Sean and ask his advice.
You MAY find your interests/needs covered by getting an inexpensive scantool(less than $100.00) AND the EASE diagnostic software (about $300.00 by my memory) from Sean Roe with the correct cables FOR A VIPER. Call Sean and ask his advice.
ruckdr
Enthusiast
Yes, Autozone/Advance/ Schucks, even Harbor Freight Tools - got one on sale there some time ago,
That scantool looks neat. Do yo have one? How well does it work?
It says that it works on 99% o vehicles and has been reported to have trouble with some Dodge vehicles. Does it work with the Gen 3 and Gen 2 vipers?
Madduc
Enthusiast
No I haven't got one, YET. But I do plan on getting one or possibly two. They are very popular in the Jeep world. According to their website it works on all Dodges(except diesel's) from 96 up.
As I have posted several times...NOT ALL said akter-market "promises" apply to Vipers other than the very basic OBD II code reading.
Other than the basic OBD scan tools you can find at PepBoys you can try out EASE Diagnostics scan software. I don't know about their PDA version but the software runs on your laptop and you plug in via a serial cable and monitor just about everything. Roe used to sell this software on his site. Some of the owners who tune/log with the Vec3 also log additional parameters with the EASE software.
Jim Wilson
Enthusiast
Jim Wilson
Enthusiast
Glad I could help! Just remember that you'll need a serial to USB adapter, if your laptop doesn't have a serial port.
