I would like to purchase an HDS diagnostic kit to do some maintenance on my 2011 TL. Where is a legit place to purchase the kit and what is the latest version? I can only find one on eBay located in the U.S. (others are from China) and their is broken English in the listing so that makes me a little leery.

The one on eBay requires a PC to display information (Windows XP) and is under $200. Then there's another version with it's own LCD screen that I found for $1,600. I'm not looking to spend that kind of money, so hopefully the PC version is legit.

PC Version:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HDS-HIM-V3-0...174211&vxp=mtr

Stand-alone Version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Acura-HDS-Diagnostic-Scanner-Kit-MVCI-Dealer-Scan-Flash-Tool-SPX-OTC/322163102610?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3Db64175d881de4986b3abe5b09d8835ec%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D182193174211

 

it sounds like you want to spend money on these items instead of just physically trouble shooting your car......

 

I would just physically trouble shoot your problems....instead of throwing money on the HDS or any other OBDII reader

 

I think we need more context as to why you need it

 

my bad, I didnt know you were trying to turn off injectors

context would be nice!!

 

newer versions of HDS require a link/subscription to honda's servers!

 

My apologies. I didn't feel the need to mention why I needed the tool. I was just looking for a quick answer. But yes, I need to turn off the injectors for a compression test. There are several other procedures in the service manual that mention using the HDS, which is another reason I asked. Sounds like this is something Honda has locked down.

 

Compression test: Can't you just unplug the fuel pump relay and crank the engine for 10-20 seconds to purge all the remaining fuel pressure from lines? This was the procedure in older cars (many makes & models).

 

Seems to me that would work.

 

I would like to know how it worked for you mossman77. I have a strange noise coming from my engine and I would like to do a compression test on my car to see if it comes from one cylinder. I can't seem to find any procedure or video on the internet about that. My car has 180 xxx km.