NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #1/NN_1993_1.iso/spool/rec/autos/tech/17590

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Subject: Re: Diagnostics
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 17:46:54 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (David Masters) writes:
> What is this OTC4000 you mention? Sounds good. What can it do?
>
Although I'm not familiar with all the things the Snap on version can do, I
can't see that any of the scan tools would be much different. The OTC 4000 is a
handheld scanner that plugs into the diagnostic link port on your vehicle. It
is made by the Owatonna Tool Company in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA. The scanner
basically monitors the diagnostic link and displays the values of the engine
parameters. It monitors all parameters and displays 4 on it's display. It also
has a recording capability so you can record the data stream and play it back
at a later date. It also has the capability to be connected to a VT100 type
monitor and then all data can be displayed at the same time. I believe there is
also a s/w module for this that includes the "Pathfinder" s/w that will help
you diagnose a problem. I'm not real familiar with that portion of it. I own a
OTC 2000 and find it quite handy for diagnostics. I also find it especially
useful to use the record function when Drag racing my '86 GN. I can then make a
run and afterwards play it back and see if I have enough fuel, or any knock
retard, etc.

Ron
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