CODE reader for super dutys
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Any OBDII reader will work for generic codes. There's nothing special about the SD when it comes to readers except you'd do best to get one that supports "manufacturer-specific" codes.
Make certain you buy one that has CAN capabilities. This one looks pretty bare-bones (Aquus Innova 3030, it looks like).
Make certain you buy one that has CAN capabilities. This one looks pretty bare-bones (Aquus Innova 3030, it looks like).
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I purchased the Innova 3160 and it has been very useful... ABS, CANOBD2, Live Data, etc. for $194.00.
Amazon.com: Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles with Back-lit Screen and Enhanced Live Data: Automotive
Amazon.com: Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles with Back-lit Screen and Enhanced Live Data: Automotive
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I purchased the Innova 3160 and it has been very useful... ABS, CANOBD2, Live Data, etc. for $194.00.
Amazon.com: Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles with Back-lit Screen and Enhanced Live Data: Automotive
Amazon.com: Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDII Vehicles with Back-lit Screen and Enhanced Live Data: Automotive
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My OBD II reads absolutely nothing on my 99 PSD.
Even worse, the truck holds no memory. When I had SES light coming on, I took it to a shop for codes reading. 5 minutes later there was no code in memory. That was most likely for Pedal Position Sensor.
Even worse, the truck holds no memory. When I had SES light coming on, I took it to a shop for codes reading. 5 minutes later there was no code in memory. That was most likely for Pedal Position Sensor.
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I believe so... look at the detailed thread below.
Equus Products, INC.
Retrieves OBD2 DTCs: Generic Codes (P0, P2, P3, and U0) / Manufacturer Specific Codes (P1, P3, and U1)
Equus Products, INC.
Retrieves OBD2 DTCs: Generic Codes (P0, P2, P3, and U0) / Manufacturer Specific Codes (P1, P3, and U1)
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I have an 05 f250 super duty.
I'd like to buy a scanner that will give the details on it.. I might jump across the border to see if a place will scan it for free down there. I live on the canada us border and everyone up here charges an arm and a leg to scan your vehicle.
I'd like to buy a scanner that will give the details on it.. I might jump across the border to see if a place will scan it for free down there. I live on the canada us border and everyone up here charges an arm and a leg to scan your vehicle.
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I am thinking this is the best scanner for the buck. $359
Everyone says its very competitive at it's price point with some of the bigger ones.
I tried calling riff raff it says their out of the office till the weekend, does that mean they are not shipping?
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Everyone says its very competitive at it's price point with some of the bigger ones.
I tried calling riff raff it says their out of the office till the weekend, does that mean they are not shipping?
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I do agree with you that a generic reader is a waste of time and money, but that wasn't the question I was answering.
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Again, a GENERIC OBDII Scanner WILL NOT read most of the codes/systems on a PSD.
A regular SD gas engine it should be fine tho, although I have never owned one and never tried. Keep in mind they want to sell you a product, just because it will plug into the OBDII port does not mean any OBDII scanner will work. Changed real quick to make a point!