Diagnostic scan tool recommendation

[CdnHO]

I am looking for a diagnostic scan tool that works well on our Ram trucks. Something that’s relatively easy to use, has the most useful features, and under $1000. I know there’s some ram diesel technicians out there that might have some recommendations. Merry Christmas, everyone.

 

[CdnHO]

No recommendations regarding a scan tool that plays nice with our trucks? I tried an Autel and a X-Tool, neither of which was suitable. Both were over a thousand dollars so while not the very top of the line, they were not basic machines either. Neither would write suspension height values (the initial reason for buying them) and many bidirectional functions were missing or didn't work.

 

[Jimmy07]

Why not just use alfaobd?

 

[Brutal_HO]

OP failed to mention he's Apple, using JScan, and discovered a bug in JScan that it isn't writing out the values for the function.

Post in thread 'Service Air Suspension System Immediately after AlfaOBD tinkering'

Dec 25, 2024

I am using a sgw bypass cable but since the iOS version of JScan has a bug that prevents writing the values it has failed multiple times. Still hoping for a bug fix. Also might buy a cheap android phone as apparently that JScan version doesn’t have the bug. Have attempted to contact JScan but no resolution. He had told me the bug was going to be fixed a couple of weeks ago. I keep checking for an updated version but so far the only one on the Apple Store is six months old.
EDIT: I did get a message that they would have the fix for OBD JScan shortly after the new year. fingers crossed.

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