OBD2 Scanner question

[Brisvegas]

I have a question about OBD2 scanners. I know that no American forum members will be able to answer my main question, but I thought that if I could get an answer on my associated question then it might help me.

 

I will ask the associated question first. It concerns as to whether or not American made 2016 year Gen 6 Legacy 3.6R's are fully compatible with the below listed Scanner tools.

 

I mean by "fully compatible" that the scanner can read all the systems that they both advertise. I ask that question because even though these scanners (and all other similar scanners that I have investigated) state that a particular car maker is "covered" ... that doesn't necessarily mean all the individual models, and all particular years of the vehicles in that car maker's inventory are covered.

 

Specifically I'd be interested in if American 2016 year Gen 6 3.6R Legacy's are 100% compatibility with these scanners.

 

This then leads to my main question regarding our Australian equivalent of your Legacy. Subaru couldn't use the name "Legacy" here because that name is copyrighted by a famous charity ... so Subaru brands the Australian models as a "Liberty."

 

I have tried emailing both the below scanner's manufacturers asking about the compatibility of our Liberty, but have not received an acknowledgment, or a reply.

 

So I rightly or wrongly figure that if the American 2016 year 3.6R's were compatible, then I would be "reasonably hopeful" that our "Liberty's" would also be similarly compatible. My theory is that the computer modules that control the OBD outputs on your Legacy would be the same as our Liberty.

 

I should mention that our Liberty's are fully imported from Japan, and not assembled here .... so I am assuming that the computer modules in your vehicles would be the same as with our fully imported Japanese made vehicles .... if anyone can prove, or disprove that assumption I would be extremely grateful to hear it.

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4P7du0G7m

[silverton]

if by fully compatible you mean SSM level of diagnostics? Not likely. I've used Autel and Launch diagnostics products and neither could look at a particular set of engine sensor data necessary for the diagnostics i needed to do. This was about eight or nine months ago on a FB20 in a '12 impreza, so i doubt they've added it since. I wish I could remember what the PIDs were, but it had something to do with the VVT system.

[Brisvegas]

if by fully compatible you mean SSM level of diagnostics? Not likely. I've used Autel and Launch diagnostics products and neither could look at a particular set of engine sensor data necessary for the diagnostics i needed to do. This was about eight or nine months ago on a FB20 in a '12 impreza, so i doubt they've added it since. I wish I could remember what the PIDs were, but it had something to do with the VVT system.

 

Thanks, I appreciate your input. I tend to think your are sadly correct.

 

Despite the Autel and Launch tools (which I have looked at) didn't fully meet your needs at the time ... did you think those (and other similar "medium level scanners") at least offered some level of benefit for the average DIYer??

[DougKelly20]

Do you know specifically what you're trying to read/do or is this just general research like "I want the tool that can do the most?"

[Brisvegas]

or is this just general research like "I want the tool that can do the most?"

 

That tends to sum up my situation.

 

I have pretty much decided on the iCarsoft CR Pro. It seems to be as good (if not in some cases better) than others in my price range ... and importantly it is obtainable from the only local seller who has returned my emails requesting further information, and who also offers full local support.

[silverton]

if that's your budget, check this out https://www.autel.com/c/www/mk2/3227.jhtml

[silverton]

Thanks, I appreciate your input. I tend to think your are sadly correct.

 

Despite the Autel and Launch tools (which I have looked at) didn't fully meet your needs at the time ... did you think those (and other similar "medium level scanners") at least offered some level of benefit for the average DIYer??

 

Launch and Autel products basically do the same thing, in the exact same way, only the Autel is a better experience. the Launch would leave you second guessing on every touch, did it register? If you're trying to get a scanner for every car, a product like this is great. if you only plan on diagnosing subaru's, you're best off using products on a laptop like freessm or romraider. but even better if you can acquire a Denso DST-i interface and SSM 3/4

[Brisvegas]

thanks