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Feb 1, 2014 | 09:07 AM

jereli

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Anybody know of a good scan tool to have for these trucks for troubleshooting things? Something that would tell you what's wrong and or be able to test things from the scanner as well?

Feb 7, 2014 | 08:43 AM

snowdog79

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I just purchased an UltraGauge to use in another vehicle, and so far it is everything I could ask for. Inexpensive as well, I paid $80 with mounts and shipping.

Feb 7, 2014 | 12:45 PM

FI460

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What motor do you have? Autoengenuity is one of the most popular around here. It can read live data, codes, and perform trouble shooting tests.

Edit: Guess I could have checked your profile. 06 F250, 6.0 I assume?

Feb 8, 2014 | 11:25 AM

jereli

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Seems like those are the more popular ones..I was thinking of either getting a autoengenuity or scanguage2. Not sure if one does more then the other

Feb 8, 2014 | 11:26 AM

jereli

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Yea 2006 6.0

Feb 8, 2014 | 12:14 PM

FI460

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I think the AE will do a little more but it has to be run on a lap top. Scan gauge is a stand alone unit mounted in the truck.

Feb 19, 2014 | 11:37 PM

Nick 99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by snowdog79

I just purchased an UltraGauge to use in another vehicle, and so far it is everything I could ask for. Inexpensive as well, I paid $80 with mounts and shipping.

Have you used the UltraGauge on your Ford Diesel? How did it work?