B.E.S.T. Map
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From: Missouri
I also started something like this many months ago in the SoCal chapter.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ember-map.html
Comes complete with mobile device support, and PM links built in for easy access.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ember-map.html
Comes complete with mobile device support, and PM links built in for easy access.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Florida
That right there is precisely why I made a new thread... I was afraid any announcement in the old thread might fall off the reading list of those who already posted. I wanted everybody to have the opportunity to be removed. I also like the general location approach with a link on the forum. One would need to be a forum member to PM or openly request help, so this helps to minimize the crackpot invasion... and the lack of specific information all but kills the potential for abuse.
This isn't the facebooks, we shouldn't have to opt-out of your google map, you should ask permission or let members add themselves if they want to.
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From: Puget Sound
If uploading the locations within a city are found to be offensive by several people, I'll undo the offensive act and apologize to everyone. Until that time, please accept my sincere apology for offending you.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: AZ
I have administrative rights to the RHN database...hmmm...I just tried to add a fictitious member using my email address and I expected to receive a response from the database. Nothing to this point. I was involved in resurrecting RHN years ago with Jim and Jason Decker, but time got to be a problem for me (I was driving a lot more) and net access problems at my NM home. I just emailed Jim to discuss the addition of new members...we shall see.
Molon Labe
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Alaska
1. click on the blue hot air balloon.
2. Drag it to your street.
3. Fill out you info
4. click save, and you should be on the map
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From: Isanti, MN
Old thread, but a really cool idea. I found the link in Franko72's signature and took the liberty of adding myself to the list. I think if something was posted in the Super Duty forum you'd get lots more participation because you don't have to own a 7.3L to have a decent scan tool. 
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From: Puget Sound
True, but I barely know the other Fords. I could show up with an AE, get a reading, then scratch my head... I'm unsure how much help that is. It merits additional thought and discussion because it's a good idea.
Thanks for the participation and the input!
Thanks for the participation and the input!
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From: Isanti, MN
Heck, you can even pull the keypad entry code with an AE scan tool. I don't have enough fingers and toes to count how many have come on asking how to find their code within the last year.
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From: Puget Sound
You make a good point. Upon reflection, I can think of scenarios where the driver without AE knows enough about his engine, but just needs a little help from a nearby member.
When I get enough free time, I can post something over there.
When I get enough free time, I can post something over there.
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From: Puget Sound
I'm bringing this back from the archives, because it has far more reads than any other version of this thread. FORScan has changed the game. There was a group of people who spent hundreds of dollars on a decent OBDII scanner, and they offered to help those who could not afford such a tool. Now... everybody can afford the tool, but many don't know it exists - and even more won't know how it even if they had it. So... guys... thoughts? Should we update the B.E.S.T. map with those willing to help a brother out with their newly-acquired tools and skills?