scan tool ELM327
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scan tool ELM327
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I have an 2012 chevy express cargo van 4.8L and I noticed many on this forum are using the ELM327. I prefer using a windows laptop instead of android phone but if need be I’ll go to the android version. I like the ELM platform as I have used it on my 97 Lincoln towncar with forscan. I know forscan will not work for my chevy van. Question is, which ELM327 for USB adapter is best in your opinion? Also, what software will work best for windows USB option. I have noticed many folks on the forum are using the torque pro software. I failed emissions and desperately need a decent scan tool.I heard some of the chips being used in the device do not function properly.Has anyone found one that is authentic.I was thinking about the totalcardiagnostics elm327 usb adapter and usIng their software,but I heard even this chip can sometimes not function correctly.The cheaper ones from what i have read can be clones.Any advice is welcomed.
I have an 2012 chevy express cargo van 4.8L and I noticed many on this forum are using the ELM327. I prefer using a windows laptop instead of android phone but if need be I’ll go to the android version. I like the ELM platform as I have used it on my 97 Lincoln towncar with forscan. I know forscan will not work for my chevy van. Question is, which ELM327 for USB adapter is best in your opinion? Also, what software will work best for windows USB option. I have noticed many folks on the forum are using the torque pro software. I failed emissions and desperately need a decent scan tool.I heard some of the chips being used in the device do not function properly.Has anyone found one that is authentic.I was thinking about the totalcardiagnostics elm327 usb adapter and usIng their software,but I heard even this chip can sometimes not function correctly.The cheaper ones from what i have read can be clones.Any advice is welcomed.
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