Will this scanner be able to flash a Saab
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Hey Marvin, unfortunately, I purchased this for a third party and he's never mentioned working on a saab, cos it's not such a popular car brand out here.
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Somewhere around 1996 all auto manufacturers had to comply with OBII. So anything from 1996 to present will work with this scanner. This scanner will work with all American car manufactures as well as Europe and Asian cars. This unit does a lot for its size and money. It's worth it. A dealership will charge you $150.00 just to look at it and tell you what's wrong. This unit can save you a lot of money.
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No it cannot . Its really only good for resetting faults. I would invest on the full software scanner from ross tech
1036493
I have not been able to scan abs codes with this scanner I work on gm mostly
118237
Yes but you can not do actuator test only read code and data no solenoid activation test this scanner good for you I am belived I use every day to check code for any cat. Quickly before go to diagnosting
1970742
It's technically not a scanner as I found out. Though it has to scan to gather data from the PCM, this is only a code reader. If you want want a scanner, you need to investigate further. Regarding the cables, there are four cables included in the box. Individual cables for GM, Ford, and Chrysler OBD I compliant vehicles. A single OBD II cable which will work on all OBD II compliant vehicles, including GM, Ford and Chrysler products.
1904141
Unfortunately, this scan/error reset tool will not work for your particular car. However, Peaks Research's R5/FCX3-16 scan/error reset tool, which connects to your car's 16-pin OBD port, will work.
1937025
This answer is probably too late but many states don't allow the use of a scanner in a vehicle unless you have a ham operators license.
2083998
This scan tool does not respond to the current abs warning light to my car which is Chevy. Tahoe 2007. All it shows to the screen is error. Tried it again several times and it shows the same result. I tried it to my other car and it shows the same thing "error".
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It only works for 96 and up on almost all car models, and if it doesnt you kust need to buy an adapter, to be honest ive used it to check nissans, ford,honda,lincoln and they have worked tried the 200 dollar scanners and it have me the same results so its a great buy
251480
Since you asked the question, you are not prepared to program this scanner. The comments made by Al Buterol on 4/7/2014 are right on target. Go one step further and purchase it from the vendor fully programmed for your area of use. Good luck.
1392774
Yes you can use this scanner on newer cars, and their good at updates over the web.
1906105
As others have said, it plugs into the OBD II socket on any car equipped with such a socket, that is, any '96 or up model by any manufacturer. This item is NOT a scanner, but gives you 5 more feet of reach with a scanner. If, as has been suggested by others, your car is too early to have OBD II, then this item is irrelevant to your car's diagniostic system, which is probably OBD I, like my '94 Saturn. On that car, I can read the limited codes OBD I provides simply by jumping a couple of the pins on the OBD I socket under the dash. Google a bit to see what will work for you. Good luck.
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I had this unit for many years. Then when I bought a 2008 Ford Focus, it didn't work any longer. It also didn't work on my 2013 Ford F-150. I wrote Actron and they told me that in 2008 and newer cars, the communication protocol changed in OBD-II cars to the newer CAN protocol and I had to get a newer scanner. However, your 2005 should still use the original communication protocol and this scanner should work. I'd email Actron and ask them what that response could mean.
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I suggest you use the url below to download the pdf to see all vehicles it is compatible with. I have contacted the manufacturer and they have told me that there are on plans for this scanner to be updated to be totally compatible with any other than the vehicles in this pdf. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81D6My2UEWS.pdf
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More than likely, but that is a old protocol. This tool only does Global scan tool data, which means you only get to look at certain engine pids (perimeter IDs). It should work on that chrysler which has the connector for the scanner under the hood, but you will only be able to see if the vehicle has any engine or transmission codes since it is not a CAN (controller are network) vehicle. You can only look at live scan data if the vehicle uses can for communications.
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Hi! The only way you can get it programed is by the dealership with the TECH2 Saab scanner and depending on the year of your car you need at least 1 working key in order to program the extra fobs