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busjockey LSD Guide Offline The Diesel Nerd Posts: 3,442 Champaign Illinois USA Gender:	Snap ON Ethos Plus Scan Tool Jan 3^rd, 2016 at 9:48pm Hey guys, I have some questions about this scan tool. Can you save the scan data on this tool and share it on shopstream? For the price it does not look half bad. Does anyone on here own one? Hoping to purchase a scan tool here in maybe a couple months. I'm hoping to get a deal at Vision on whatever I decide to get after weighing options.
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Re: Snap ON Ethos Plus Scan Tool
Reply #1 - Jan 4^th, 2016 at 2:35am

Mike

I do not own a Ethos or know anything about it. If it is capable of saving files then I'm pretty sure it will open in Shopstream.

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I think you would be better of with an Old Modis. Then couple it to a larger screen(computer monitor) for better viewing. It also a DMM/GMM/4Channel scope/and more.
I have access to a bunch of these. Verus too cheap.

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There just about giving them away on the tool trucks.

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Re: Snap ON Ethos Plus Scan Tool
Reply #2 - Jan 4^th, 2016 at 9:21am

Hey Mike,

I have one of these; use it as my "general" tool / hole filler. It works better than I anticipated. It will connect with Shopstream so you can save data. Good deal for the money, seeing as you don't need a scope. The only downside is a small screen, so you can only view a few pids at a time live. But when connected to Shopstream, you can view way more.

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Reply #3 - Jan 4^th, 2016 at 7:44pm

Hi Mike,

If you really mean the Ethos Plus, then you should know it doesn't include bi-directional testing. However, I think you're talking about the newer Ethos Tech, right? If that's the case, the only feature missing compared to other Snappy scanners would be the Troubleshooter. It is a good deal, but Snappy has really saturated the market over the last few years. I'm seeing used prices for all of their platforms fall significantly. For example, I recently witnessed a Solus Edge with 15.2 sell for less than $1600 on ebay.

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mikeadema Senior Member Picogroup Offline Posts: 232 Georgetown, Ontario Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: Snap ON Ethos Plus Scan Tool Reply #4 - Jan 4^th, 2016 at 8:19pm I missed that. My "review" is the Ethos tech, not plus.
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crackerclicker Super Nerd Picogroup Offline Elevation 834 ft Posts: 2,361 Watertown Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Snap ON Ethos Plus Scan Tool Reply #5 - Jan 4^th, 2016 at 8:25pm Oops, I meant "Mike" as in busjockey. It didn't occur to me I was posting right after another Mike.
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Re: Snap ON Ethos Plus Scan Tool
Reply #6 - Jan 5^th, 2016 at 9:02am

Might be worth checking out your tool dealer about trade in scan tools.

As was mentioned the older SO scanner had pretty cheap used.

Also consider what the purpose of the tool is, if it is just scanning the Solus Pro and up platform are quick and pretty simple to use.

Going the used route a Modis might not be a bad thought. You get the scan tool, and components tests, and a four channel scope, plus a bigger screen. One huge advantage the Modis has if the power to the ALDL is missing it will still communicate, where the newer SO stuff does not.

Even Tom and the guys have a Modis the use from time to time Cheesy

The downside of a Modis is it is slower, and battery life can be an issue.
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