Reading and recording engine telemetry PC based
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Cargo Master
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Reading and recording engine telemetry PC based
i used to use Autoenginuity for reading codes and engine telemetry but the disc has been lost and the laptop that I had the software on is an old junker that won’t boot up now. Long story short, I’m looking to get something else like AE and was wanting to know what all you guys are using now. Is AE still the go to or has something new and better come out. It’s been at least 10 years since I’ve needed or used this software and now that I need it it’s all screwed up.. thanks in advance guys....
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FORScan is the "weapon of choice" for troubleshooting. The PC-based version does everything AE can, but it does it far better than the new AE Giotto. FORScan is an ugly interface, so I didn't use it for daily driving - its job was in the driveway/garage.
Torque Pro is great for monitoring and recording as you drive, but it's not a troubleshooting powerhouse. I used TP for driving and keeping an eye on things - complete with customized alarms I can program in.
Both Torque Pro and FORScan are super inexpensive, but neither of these come with the OBDII adapter - so that's where I suggest you spend your money. Beware the $5 OBDII adapters from China, the 7.3L is their bane. I chose the OBDLink MX because of all the features engineered in, including versatility, durability, and reliability. I really like it, it works on every vehicle I've installed it on - including my Prius.
Torque Pro is great for monitoring and recording as you drive, but it's not a troubleshooting powerhouse. I used TP for driving and keeping an eye on things - complete with customized alarms I can program in.
Both Torque Pro and FORScan are super inexpensive, but neither of these come with the OBDII adapter - so that's where I suggest you spend your money. Beware the $5 OBDII adapters from China, the 7.3L is their bane. I chose the OBDLink MX because of all the features engineered in, including versatility, durability, and reliability. I really like it, it works on every vehicle I've installed it on - including my Prius.
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Laughing Gas
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FWIW MAKO314, I have AE and am not too far from you if you need to use it. On my android phone I use Torque Pro, but haven't had luck running DTC's or clearing codes. I use it for the gauges and datalogs to export for charting. I haven't tried forscan yet, but may.
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Cargo Master
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Thanks guys, I’ll have to check into the new gadgets. I really liked the AE features with being able to run all the KoEo and KOER test and being about to graph the data live on several different sensors at the same time. And yes I got bit by the Chinese obdII adapters as my dog thought the AE one was a chew toy. I wound up buying a new one from AE. LoL
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Cargo Master
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thank you, I’ll keep that in mind if I don’t make a move on something in the next day or so... being from Troutman, maybe you can tell me when the next Dixie Draft Horse Auction is ??
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Forscan will do all that in the PC version, not sure on the Android or iOS versions. I've never used AE, but I feel like Forscan is a little clunky - can't argue that it doesn't work, though.
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Cargo Master
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I loaded and tried the Forscan software, it definitely does all I needed and was free. Thanks for the recommendations guys I really appreciate it, saved me from buying the new AE that I really didn’t need.
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