GS-911 and ezCAN User Forum

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ron from BC on May 27, 2018, 04:20:45 AM

Title: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Ron from BC on May 27, 2018, 04:20:45 AM

I've done a fair bit of searching on line but haven't managed to uncover much on this topic.  Good idea or limited value........

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Paul Hoffmann on May 27, 2018, 09:05:03 AM

I have a small laptop which fits in the top box with the 911.  Used a couple of times and has the potential to save you cash!

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Ron from BC on May 27, 2018, 02:26:43 PM

Understood, I also take a laptop with me and the 911 doesn't take up much room so maybe I should pack it.  I understand that it won't correct a problem but I guess identifying the problem could well be valuable.

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Mornay on May 28, 2018, 08:54:02 AM

You can also use your phone in D2D mode (and even Infrastructure mode, if you have 3G phone signal on your trip) to read and clear fault codes.

The D2D mode won't allow you to perform service functions, however the Infrastructure mode will..

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: mike d on May 28, 2018, 11:07:13 AM

D2D and infrastructure mode only being available on the wifi version of course and not on the original GS-911.

Mike

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Mornay on May 28, 2018, 11:15:05 AM

Correct ;)

The only USB only device we're selling at the moment , the USB Gen 2, needs a Windows laptop to function:

http://www.hexcode.co.za/products

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Ron from BC on May 28, 2018, 01:40:54 PM

Thanks for the input, my unit is the red wifi model and I will have my iPhone and laptop with me.  I also put a post on Advrider and received several 'real experience' situations that support taking it along so in the pannier it goes and now off to Death Valley this morning.

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Mornay on May 28, 2018, 01:41:58 PM

Good luck and stay safe!

Title: Re: Take the GS-911 on a trip?
Post by: Ron from BC on May 28, 2018, 01:47:43 PM

Thanks....and btw the HexEZcan is still working great!