Good Scan Tool?
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Good Scan Tool?
I'm looking for a good scan tool for my truck. One like at the dealer where I can look at a live stream of what the truck is doing, what's going wrong, ect. Any good, affordable ones out there?
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Are you looking for software to install on a laptop, or a stand alone gauge? Autoenginuity for software ($350-$400).... Scangauge ($120-$160) - Edge CS or CTS ($300-$400) - Torque Pro for Android ($30) - Dashboss for I-stuff ($160??)
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Auto Enginuity with Ford bundle
lots of places sell it so look around for pricing
here is RiffRaff Diesels page on it- price is fair too. They are also a sponsor of the site.
AutoEnginuity Total Ford Enhanced Bundle - Riffraff Diesel Performance
lots of places sell it so look around for pricing
here is RiffRaff Diesels page on it- price is fair too. They are also a sponsor of the site.
AutoEnginuity Total Ford Enhanced Bundle - Riffraff Diesel Performance
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Definitely Autoenginuity with Ford bundle. There are cheaper options but none with the breadth of sensors covered. I believe about the only things it does not do that the mega $$$$ dealer tool does is program the PCM
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Then there is also the BIG boys.
Ford Rotunda VCM and IDS
https://rotunda.service-solutions.co...ages/Home.aspx
Snap-On Solus Pro
Snap-on Diagnostics: SOLUS Ultra Full-function Scan Tool
Or
OTC Tools
Hand Tools & Automotive Tools | Franchise Business Opportunities | Matco Tools
Mac Tools -> Home
With some tools you need a laptop and some you don't.
There are a few other s out there and it all depends on what you want to do and how
much money you want to spend.
Sean
Ford Rotunda VCM and IDS
https://rotunda.service-solutions.co...ages/Home.aspx
Snap-On Solus Pro
Snap-on Diagnostics: SOLUS Ultra Full-function Scan Tool
Or
OTC Tools
Hand Tools & Automotive Tools | Franchise Business Opportunities | Matco Tools
Mac Tools -> Home
With some tools you need a laptop and some you don't.
There are a few other s out there and it all depends on what you want to do and how
much money you want to spend.
Sean
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If goin with the big boys stay clear of the Mac and the OTC they are too slow to keep up with live info eg. Watching ICP pressure
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Anyone know if the Snap-On has the contribution test now or not?
I had heard that it was something that they were going to add.
I don't want to spend the $1000.00 for the update to find out. YET
Sean
I had heard that it was something that they were going to add.
I don't want to spend the $1000.00 for the update to find out. YET
Sean
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I just updated my solus pro and I have the cylinder contribution but I have had that ability for the last two updates
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I recently bought a scan tool made by a company called Autel. I bought it because I work on several project cars for buy and resell purposes and it allows me to check all of the modules from Engine, Trans, Airbag, and Brake, as well as random sensors around the body that I never really thought of. I have only gotten to play around with it a little, but so far I really like it. Cost like $399 from Account Suspended. It is the Autel MaxiDiag Elite.
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