Code Reader/Scanner, Quick Question
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The best one in my opinion is A/E AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics
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I second that, but make sure you get at least the Ford Enhancement license in order for you to be able to read our trucks. Otherwise without it, you'll only be able to get the generic powertrain info.
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I know about the AE but was thinking of something "smaller" like this.
New MS509 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Live Data cable OBD2 - eBay (item 280608997222 end time Feb-26-11 01:27:25 PST)
New MS509 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Live Data cable OBD2 - eBay (item 280608997222 end time Feb-26-11 01:27:25 PST)
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Something is not quite right there. I don't see a plug that would fit the obd2 test port, maybe I'm missing something. That device sure does a lot of things for a 60 dollar scanner. I'm thinking it's just part of a package?? My AE cost 360 bucks and needs a laptop to use it. My spidey senses are tingling on this one, maybe I'm wrong.
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3rd picture, the one with just the wires, I do believe that it has the OBD cable.
The biggest thing I would worry about is can it read CAN.
The biggest thing I would worry about is can it read CAN.
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I know about the AE but was thinking of something "smaller" like this.
New MS509 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Live Data cable OBD2 - eBay (item 280608997222 end time Feb-26-11 01:27:25 PST)
New MS509 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Live Data cable OBD2 - eBay (item 280608997222 end time Feb-26-11 01:27:25 PST)
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So then what does everyone else use. I'm sure they are not all out buying the AE Software? On a side note/question, Are there situations where there are codes but no CEL?
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I'm just starting to learn this stuff, but there can be codes present with no CEL. Anything that isn't obd2or something like that? Maybe if it doesn't produce smog it doesn't light up the CEL? I'm asking more questions than I'm answering, but what the heck, we can all learn together.
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You can have a code and no light. That's why having a good code reader is paramount. Even if you just use the AE for code reading it wouldn't take long to recoup considering most dealerships charge a 100 a pop to just read codes.
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I would its well worth the money if you can do the work yourself Just last week it paid for its self because I had the truck at the dealership for end of warranty work and they told me my fan clutch was shot I tested it with AE and there is nothing wrong with the fan thats $570 the dealr not getting from me
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