Originally Posted by
jtr8178
You are better off purchasing a laptop and a J1939/J1708 datalink communicator, IE Nexiq USB Link. With a laptop, you can store virutally every kind of software to do everything you need. Our shop uses one, and it has all programs on it -- CAT, Cummins, Detroit, MBE, Allison, Wabco, Bendix, etc...
Going the scanner route is difficult. They are expensive, and when new engines/eletronics come out, you need to purchase another one for the same engine. If you go the software method, upgrades are usually free.
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