Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

which scan tool

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 06:14 AM
  #1  
quackrz's Avatar
quackrz
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
which scan tool

So I guess I need to drop some dough on a scan tool. I don't want to spend a crapload, So I am looking at either an AE or OBDlink with scanxl pro software. Both would be with the enhanced ford package and both are about the same price. Anyone have experience with the scanxl software?

Which would you go with?

Thanks
 
Reply
Old May 16, 2012 | 07:35 AM
  #2  
tex25025's Avatar
tex25025
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,626
Likes: 7
From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
Originally Posted by http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/scanxlstd/index.php
For those who possess a knowledge of the OBD-II protocol, ScanXL™ provides an OBD-II Terminal where you can send custom commands to the vehicle.
That's the one thing I'm unsure of what that entails.

The one big difference between AE and the ScanXL software, is that I can't find where the XL software can turn on or off individual components of the vehicle (like AE has the ability to do on certain components). I don't know if that above quote would involve that or not.

I also don't see what specifics about what can be tested with regard to the XL software.

I don't know about it. I would have to know some other things for sure. I don't want to say that it can do them, I just don't know.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BigBlueOx
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
8
Jun 2, 2015 10:58 AM
oldboots1950
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
13
Apr 22, 2015 10:13 PM
99FORD EXPY.
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
12
Mar 4, 2014 06:39 PM
TinyWonder
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
12
Mar 30, 2011 09:54 AM
savagefan
Aerostar
8
Mar 20, 2005 12:44 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:59 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE