Got a well used 04 F350. 6.0 with a misfire. Tried my old scan tool I use on my car, no codes showed up. Did some research on these new apps that use wifi or Bluetooth.
I have an iPad and these seem to have fewer options compared to other tablets.
Picked up the obd2 fusion scanner. Lots of nice data and displays but still no codes.
Finally went to a dealer than found a code for the #6 cylinder contribution low. Dealer checked all other engine and fuel parameters and said the #6 injector was bad.
Picked up an injector installed it and purrs like a kitten.
Happy ending but want to find a better app for an iPad that will find this type of code or do cylinder balance tests.
Has anyone had good luck with any of these apps?
Thanks

 

I think dash boss is what you want. ForScan is real popular now, but is for a pc, don't think it works on a Apple

 

FORScan only runs the "Lite" version on iOS. DashBoss is the best deal for iOS IMO, but it's expensive. Like "buy an Android tablet just for the truck and have enough for a tank of diesel left over" expensive.

As far as the real deal tests, as far as I know that's only AE or IDS. Big money there, $350+ minimum to buy in to those. Not sure what real PC-based FORScan can do, I'm not buying a USB-to-OBD connector until I can get someone to confirm which one will actually work with a 6.0. Their forum is pretty dead, lots of unanswered questions.

 

I agree with the others. I really like my Dashboss and use all 24 parameters to monitor, especially when towing. Uses Bluetooth to communicate.
Here's the digital page i use while driving. Easy to read with my IPad on the floor, knowing I can set alarms for each of the items monitored.
I can also record my data and review it later or pull it up to show others such as today as shown in my second attachment.
So many options in how to use this. It also acts as an OBDll reader among other items.
And no, I don't have any interest in the company.

 

Will dashboss perform a cylinder contribution test?

 

No, it's a gauge only. To do command tests you need a real scope, like Autoengenutiy, IDS, Snap On Solus, etc. AE is the cheapest at around $400. IDS and a Snap On are $3k+.

Not sure about FORScan, again I can't use it yet because of adapter issues but I'm working on it.

 

So Can Forscan lite read and delete error codes?

 

Forscan can do tests, just need the more expensive bluetooth adaptors to do it reliably. ForScan light I believe will read and delete codes.

 

See that's the issue, my laptop is old and only runs USB, so I can't get a definitive "this will work, buy this exact adapter" answer.

 

Can you use a Bluetooth "dongle"? I picked two up for under $10 a few years back. Depending on your operating system a dongle might be the answer they are under $10. It plugs into your usb port and I think you have install a driver, but now you're Bluetooth capable. Maybe this will help, maybe you've ruled it out already.
Good luck
Frank

 

You can get a Bluetooth USB dongle.