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Diagnostic Port problems...?

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May 26, 2012 | 09:43 PM

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bvmbandit

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Diagnostic Port problems...?

I've owned a 97 F250 PSD for quite a few years now and never been able to get any scan tools to read codes on this truck. One tool I used will kill the engine when trying to pull codes. How do I diagnose the port for voltage etc. before buying the computer based scan tool that folks recommend on this site. It seems I read a post here not to long ago about there being a list of things to check to make sure the port is working properly. Where should I begin? I do have power at the port as it will power up scan tools when they are plugged in, but that is as far as it gets.

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Scott

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May 26, 2012 | 09:48 PM

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fordpride

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What kind of scanner are you trying to use? There is only 3-4 that will read a psd with out spending big bucks.

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May 26, 2012 | 09:50 PM

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stainlessstroker95

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What scan tool are you useing? You need one that will read obs powerstroke diesel. There is a thread on this down the page a bit bout what ones will work.

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May 26, 2012 | 10:03 PM

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I have tried using the Actron Auto Scanner Plus CP 9180 and have tried using the Launch Creader V. They have not worked thus far.

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May 26, 2012 | 10:13 PM

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stainlessstroker95

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I haven heard of anyone useing one of those on our trucks so i dont think it will work. There prob isnt any thing wrong with your port just useing the wrong kind of scanner.

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May 26, 2012 | 11:08 PM

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Mdt1992

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Originally Posted by bvmbandit

I have tried using the Actron Auto Scanner Plus CP 9180 and have tried using the Launch Creader V. They have not worked thus far.

I know the actron will not work I tried all it did was kill the truck as you stated and say no codes... Plug ina snap on reader pulls them right up. Looking into getting AE my self

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May 27, 2012 | 03:36 PM

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You need a AE auto ingenuity, aroeforce scangauge or snap-on mt2500

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