1998 jeep grand cherokee. I watched a youtube video where scotty said the "creader" scan tool would pull abs codes on vehicles. I assumed all obd2 that it would work on it. I clicked on the link on youtube video and it sent me to amazon "creader vii+" i ordered it, but then was reading it could only run "testing" on abs/srs/transmission if its a 2006 or later model. I bought this scan tool in hopes that i could at least read and delete code of my abs system on my 1998 jeep grand Cherokee. My question is will the "creader vii+ " read my abs codes and possibly allow me to delete them in the least? I know the manual calls for a DRB scan tool to bleed certain components in the abs system but i know those are expensive and im not so conserned with complex bleeding at this point as i am troubleshooting the reason that the abs light is on. I already ordered new calipers, rotors, pads, wheel sensors to replace on all 4 wheels also replacing the brake hose service lines to each wheel. If all that doesnt turn the abs light off then i want to be able to clear the abs codes and try again on any new faults. Any info appriciated. Mainly my question was about if the creader vii+ is going to read my abs codes and give me ability to clear codes in my 1998 jeep grand Cherokee? Thanks very much for any info.. Im a gear head airborn veteran kinda like scotty, though unlike scotty, im an amateur and need some guidence... 😂
I thought you asked something similar already:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/question-on-abs-scan-tool/
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At the end of MMJ’s post he says “See our FAQ on the front page for diagnostic tool recommendations. But I suggest researching first, and contacting the company before buying, to make sure it's going to do what you want it to do.”
Yes and once more i didnt get a straight forward answer. I dont have time to research and i dont know what all i will need it for yet, havent dug that deep into my manuals. I was hoping for someone to say, this" so and so" scan tool will do everything the drb 3 does on your vehicle except flash key fobs for instansance. Evidently there are no knowledgeable tecnicians reading this that can answer my question specifically without saying, here do the research... Lol if i had time for that, i wouldnt be wasting my time asking on here. Is what it is. Ill eventually research and learn myself. Just figured there would be a tech out there willing to say hey this tool will work for everything you will need the drb3 scan tool for. I guess no one can sugjest anything. Is what it is, im getting back to work, replacing the calipars, rotors, pads all way around and wheel speed sensors all way around, then ill clear abs codes best i can with the scan tools i got and hope that fixed problem, i already checked resistance on 2 rear wheel speed sensoesso im just replacing all of them because they were bad. So once i do that ill clear abs codes and see if anything else pops up then if it ends up being abs module ill do more research on scan tools that can bleed that module at that time. I found a dbd3 tool on ebay that dropped to 2000 from 3000 but only today.. Was trying to get a more clear direction on what i should do. No worries. Thanks for yalls advise in any event. Have a good one. Ill get it figured out eventually. 😂
here do the research... Lol if i had time for that, i wouldnt be
The FAQ page with the link to scan tools lays out the capabilities of different price point scan tools that you won’t find anywhere else (not without someone’s bias or trying to sell you something). It’s all there for you, does 95% of the hard work which is researching which tool to get in the first place. You would have to contact the manufacturer to confirm it does what you want it to do before buying it. Also, stay away from high dollar scan tools on eBay or Amazon (3rd party sellers) unless you want to risk being scammed.
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Here is the link. Be greatful it exists, and go from there.
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/postid/226842/
will the "creader vii+ " read my abs codes
I've never used a 'creader', but it seem you will get the most accurate answer from the company. But since they advertise it working on 2006+, then odds are no.
i am troubleshooting the reason that the abs light is on
part stores like autozone will scan your codes for free
If all that doesnt turn the abs light off then i want to be able to clear the abs codes and try again on any new faults.
if you fix the problem, the computer should clear the code itself eventually.
See our FAQ on the front page for diagnostic tool recommendations. But I suggest researching first, and contacting the company before buying, to make sure it's going to do what you want it to do.
Yup, i jumped the gun so to speak.. I watched that youtube video and i forget what he said that made me think it would work with my year jeep, id have to watch it again, i dunno. Yeah i kinda figured i was a bit impulsive, just got lots of stuff going on and didnt get time to read till after i bought and was surprised to see, anyway. Yeah i get it, i made a mistake, it happens. Sometimes i get ahead of myself and realize my mistake and rectify it, this is me trying to rectify it. If it shows up and doesnt pull my abs codes in the least, then its an easy return i imagine.. As far as being able to bleed certain abs components like the drb tool, well ive had some time do do a bit more research and see other tools that have that capability, ill just have to take the time to ask the sellers if it will work on my year jeep for what i needed it for. So yeah, i know i made a mistake and i know i need to go about it a different way, live and learn. Ive already messaged the sellers with no response. If it doesnt work for me, ill return it. No worries. As far as it resetting itself of the abs codes after the problem is fixed, then cool! Good to know, thanks for the info as i didnt know if the codes would have to be deleted with a scan tool. Too easy! Ill just throw parts at it till its fixed! 😂 or hopefully ill find me a scan tool that works. Autozone doesnt have a scan tool that they offer free that does abs codes by the way, i looked that up online. . oreillys does though.. Im just thinking ahead if its a part that needs a special tool to bleed the abs system then if i fix it at home, never mind.. Lol. Ill get it figured out. As i said, the company said the scan tool does testing on 2006 and above on abs, testing is different than pulling codes if ya ask me. Thats, why i was unclear... Guess no one on here is familiar with it, scotty sugjested it, its a shame he dont read these and chime in.. Lol. Anyhow. Is what it is. Thanks for the shared information.
You might have better luck at a Jeep-oriented site that caters to older models like https://cherokeeforum.com.
I see in my manual for the 98 jeep grand cherokee 4.0, the manual calls for the drb 3 tool to be used in many different scenarios. One task in particular is the abs module bleed that calls for the drb 3. I have faults right now on wheel speed sensors but once i replace those, if the abs module is at fault and i need to replace and bleed it, then my question is what modern scan tool will have that abs module bleed capability? I have an option to buy a refurbished drb 3 right now for like 2000 dollars, but i was hoping that there was a modern scan tool out there that someone would suggest thats cheaper than 2000 bucks, that can do most if not all tasks that the dealership did back in the day using the drb 3. I have a 98 jeep cherokee 4.0 xj and a 98 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 zj. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, im just trying to avoid trips to mechanic and or dealer and do as much as i can on my own for maintenance on these jeeps, after all, i hope to still have them on the road in 30 plus years ..thats the plan anyway.