Recomended Diagnostics to use.

[siddenham]

Hi All,
First post, so bear with me.
I have a CF19 Toughbook with XP Professional, and I've only used it for HGV repairs. I want to use it on my RCZ 200 and my C6 2.7 hdi; I would also include it for my wife's C3.
What diagnostics software do you recommend for this computer, and where can I buy it?
I already have an ACTIA PSA XS EVOL A.1281 Z with all required cables. I originally was going to use it with a VM-supported program, but it was hopeless on a poor CF-27 Panasonic Toughbook with insufficient guts.
All advice will be greatly appreciated. Cheers Sid. ps Love the smiles.

[mickthemaverick]

Can you confirm which years your cars are, as it may affect software suggestions.

[siddenham]

Thanks for the reply and for allowing the post. My RCZ is 2011/12; my C6 is a 58 plate, and my wife's C3 has 43,000 miles and is a 52 vintage.

[cit-rotti]

On an XP computer, only the Diagbox 7.xx software can be installed, which is suitable for vehicles up to early 2015.
This works for the C6.
It also works for the C3, provided it was not manufactured after 2014.
Version 7.57 of the software is very stable.

Regards, Wolfgang

[siddenham]

Thanks, Wolfgang, invaluable advice. I will now have a better chance to look for the right full-chip Diagbox software I require.
I'm still unsure about my ACTIA PSA XS A.1281-Z hardware. I'm not certain if it's usable for Fullchip or needs VM assistance.