I'm replacing my Airbag control unit and need to diagnose faulty transmission, specifically torque converter. Is there an OBD scanner on the market in $200-350 range that's capable of clearing aibag light codes and diagnosing transmission? Any advantages in having a bidirectional scanner? I'm not a pro. I follow youtube videos and forums. I can't find any specific info on obd2 scanners and crv torque converter. One scanner i looked at by Autel review doesn't mention transmission diagnostic or anything in detail.
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While I can not promise this will be the answer, my experience is that returns are painless and simple, just a dropoff to local Whole Foods or Kohls store and the refund shows up instantly.newuser228 said:
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It's cheaper than a similar Autel i looked at. Bidirectional which i read is good to have but i'm not sure i'll ever use that function. Lifetime update. Small screen but as long as i can output to a PC should be good. How's their customer service? I'd want to keep it if it does what i need it to do. ...just noticed it's only limited to Honda/acuraWhile I can not promise this will be the answer, my experience is that returns are painless and simple, just a dropoff to local Whole Foods or Kohls store and the refund shows up instantly.
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I need something universal.
This Foxwell is purchased with Honda software already loaded. You can load other vehicles on it at any time, but there is a fee.It's cheaper than a similar Autel i looked at. Bidirectional which i read is good to have but i'm not sure i'll ever use that function. Lifetime update. Small screen but as long as i can output to a PC should be good. How's their customer service? I'd want to keep it if it does what i need it to do. ...just noticed it's only limited to Honda/acura
I need something universal.
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IMHO, I’d buy a scan tool that advertises “all systems” and “bidirectional control”. The more modern the car is, the more computers there are in the car, the more benefit you gain from a higher end scan tool.
Other than Foxwell, there is also XTOOL and ThinkCar that are offering all systems, bidirectional tools in the $300-$500 range.
Other than Foxwell, there is also XTOOL and ThinkCar that are offering all systems, bidirectional tools in the $300-$500 range.
I've looked at those brands. I remember many advertising "all systems" but some reviews said they failed to scan certain modules which were advertised. I don't know if i'll ever be able to afford a new car again and if i will, i want electric. I don't know if any of these scanners are compatible with EV. I can't plan long term.
I think the saying goes “The only scan tool that does everything is the factory scan tool.”
Last I checked, the Honda I-HDS system needed a laptop, a $1500 Denso VCI, and a $30/day software use subscription.
Expensive. If i was married to honda and had a garage at home, or a home. Is there a less portable solution like an interface that connects to a laptop that's more capable than portable expensive scanners? But then $30/day subscription is not an option for me. If maybe somehow i could get free software.
$70 Autel Maxi AP200 OBDii scan tool review at Priuschat. Quite sure you cannot clear airbag codes with a consumer scantool. Esp when spending $200-350 scan tool that doesn't do the job. Better to send it off to airbagcenter, reset for $99
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I doubt any consumer can buy a scanner that will clear critical safety codes such as airbags. Too much opportunity in the used vehicle market for abuse... selling vehicles with defective SRS systems in them simply because the seller can remove the codes.
You are dreaming if you think you can reset SRS module or find free software, and you never replied in your other post as to how high were the flood waters, the impact sensors by the bumpers probably, since any other sensors are dash and upper seat level. Replace the lower sensors and reset the airbag module properly.
Instead of chasing obdii scanners for $200-350 spend the $95.🤷♂️🤦♂️
Take it to the dealer to verify which sensors are triggered, otherwise you will just trigger the new SRS unit.
Front impact sensors $25 x 2.
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Water level was just above the airbag control unit. I don't think/know if any of sensors are damaged. I already bought a brand new unit from the local dealer. I found one online for $480 and asked to pricematch. I asked the dealer if the control unit is VIN specific. Dealer said it's not. I just want to install and clear the airbag light and what ever else codes need to be cleared when installing new replacement unit. Dealer charges $140/hr for anything computer related diag.
If its a new SRS module why would you have to clear the light.
If you bought a new unit and install it now it will trigger a SRS light.
If you bought a new unit and install it now it will trigger a SRS light.
Same can apply to any component, not only airbag. So you're saying there's no scanner on the market in that price range for non-pros that's capable of clearing SRS codes and diagnosing transmission faulty torque converter?
For SRS no, for trans or torque converter maybe yes. If the transmission was flooded how to you propose to trouble shoot, the wiring and controls are shorted out, you are not going to reset anything. How about the AC compressor and alternator, are they flooded as well?
Sorry, I missed the background story since there appears to have been another post that I did not read.
Have you made the diagnosis that your SRS module is bad or is that a “best guess”?
I can see a scenario where you replace the $480 SRS module, clear the code, and the airbag light comes right back on. You clear the code again, and the light comes right back on again… because the actual problem was not the module itself.
The SRS self checks every component for faults every time the car is turned on. Any scanner you buy, whether it be a $350 scanner or a $16,000 Snap on scanner or the i-HDS will not turn off the airbag light if the actual problem is not fixed.
No, trans wasn't flooded. Car is fully functional. Faulty TC is pre-existing condition. I need to diagnose and get codes first before i can do anything. TC and transmission have nothing to do with the flooded airbag control unit. I just need a scanner that's capable of diagnosing. I'm new to expensive scanners or more expensive than a BT dongle and torque pro app.
It's likely the module. It got flooded. I opened it up and visually inspected. Everything was intact but when i reconnected (dry, not wet) i smelled slight burning odor. I'm not a pro i don't understand how it can't be water proof. No matter what got damaged besides the SRS module, it had to be removed and replaced. Airbag light came on after the floor while the module was still connected. Someone advised not to drive with a damaged SRS module because it can accidentally trigger airbags. I removed it. When i went to a dealer to get a quote service advisor said it wasn't necessary to remove the module. She never heard of accidental bag deployment.
I want some kind of scanner that can at least read SRS fault codes so i at least know what needs to be fixed. If such scanner exists in my price range $200-350.
Do you really know what you are doing. How high was the water inside the car. If the trans wasn't flooded, how would the airbag module be flooded. Its under the shifter console, which is higher than the transmission. Just drive it with the SRS red light.
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I think i do. SRS module is right where you said it is but on the floor. '14 crv. SRS light means there's a fault. It's my first time replacing this module. I don't know if after installing brand new module it'll initialize and clear itself or if the light stays on i'll buy a scanner that can read SRS codes. My only concern is bags need to deploy in case of an accident.
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