Affordable code reader?
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Affordable code reader?
Does anyone know of a relatively low cost scanner that can read the trouble codes on our trucks.
It does not need to be anything fancy, like AE. No diagnostics or anything, just something that will spit out the codes.
It does not need to be anything fancy, like AE. No diagnostics or anything, just something that will spit out the codes.
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I dunno how much they cost nowadays, but both my DiabloSport Predator and my SCT Xcal-2 (used for tuning my Gen 2 Lightning) can read my PSD's.
Maybe try and find a used one on CL or something?
Stewart
Maybe try and find a used one on CL or something?
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the local dealer quoted him $100 to read the codes, so he is looking to go cheaper. been too busy to get a hold of my buddy that would do it for a 12-pack, so he wants something to do it on his own.
that Predator looks like the way to go if it will read and clear the codes. any chance the live data worked with our trucks?
that Predator looks like the way to go if it will read and clear the codes. any chance the live data worked with our trucks?
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Empire, not sure about the one you mentioned, but i got me an el-cheapo off ebay ,and seems to read ANY code for when the CEL light is on. Read a EBP low on friends truck when the EBP sensor wasnt tightened down enough.
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Tim, which one did you get?
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this one, slick...
SUPER CAN Universal OBD2 OBD II Code Scanner /Reader! (TP-180) | eBay
Here's all from same seller....
http://www.ebay.com/sch/diymart/m.ht...84.m1439.l2654
SUPER CAN Universal OBD2 OBD II Code Scanner /Reader! (TP-180) | eBay
Here's all from same seller....
http://www.ebay.com/sch/diymart/m.ht...84.m1439.l2654
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Just called him, and he is skeptical about the Predator or any programmer. Doesn't want to risk accidentally messing something up.
Wow, that TopTak really works with the powerstroke?
That looks more like what he is after. Just a simple code reader.
Wow, that TopTak really works with the powerstroke?
That looks more like what he is after. Just a simple code reader.
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Yup, not only thru the EBP low code, it thru the code for another buddys 7.3 for the speedo being not right..(blinking OD light). The EBP one, we tightened it up, ran reader after clearing code, and BAM, no new/stored code. Not bad for 50 buks. Also, lol, did a bmw at autozone, showing a code that she was run'n lean, read my sisters tahoe for a brake sensor thing, ended up being her fluid was low, re-filled, cleared code, turned truck off, turned it back on, re-read system..BAM, alls good brother.
Oh-ya, for ****s, it even read my ICP being unplugged..(cant remember #/code). I disconnected it PURPOSELY so i wouldnt have to take wife to bakersfield for some stupid thing..HAHAHA
Oh-ya, for ****s, it even read my ICP being unplugged..(cant remember #/code). I disconnected it PURPOSELY so i wouldnt have to take wife to bakersfield for some stupid thing..HAHAHA
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There ya go! If that TopTak works, that's money well spend. Less than $50 bucks total.
David, just FYI, the Predator is very VERY user friendly and a person would have to be an absolutely GIFTED moron to screw their rig up when using it to scan and clear codes.
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David, just FYI, the Predator is very VERY user friendly and a person would have to be an absolutely GIFTED moron to screw their rig up when using it to scan and clear codes.
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Bad ***, thanks guys!!!
Stewart, the thing is- working on the truck, like cutting the grass or lighting the BBQ = drinking some cold beer. After a dozen, anyone is GIFTED!
I'll update you guys about it
Stewart, the thing is- working on the truck, like cutting the grass or lighting the BBQ = drinking some cold beer. After a dozen, anyone is GIFTED!
I'll update you guys about it
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Stewart,
Since the Diablo is a used, third-party-seller tuner, there's a reasonable chance the "tune" was left in a vehicle.
Since the tuner may not be usable to re-tune another car, is the tuner available to read the codes of another vehicle with a different VIN?
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Since the Diablo is a used, third-party-seller tuner, there's a reasonable chance the "tune" was left in a vehicle.
Since the tuner may not be usable to re-tune another car, is the tuner available to read the codes of another vehicle with a different VIN?
Pop
