Multifunctional chipping tool.
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Multifunctional chipping tool.
Awhile back I found a link for an OBD-II scan tool that attached via serial or USB and included full documentation on it's protocol such that one could design one's own applications around it.
I've seen a lot of support for the preditor and microchips here and on other boards. The preditor mentions that it has a dataport "to download in the future" (seeming to imply that it wasn't implemented/supported yet).
I would like to know which, if any, of these tools allow connection to a computer. In a perfect world, the computer would be attached fulltime.
I've seen a lot of support for the preditor and microchips here and on other boards. The preditor mentions that it has a dataport "to download in the future" (seeming to imply that it wasn't implemented/supported yet).
I would like to know which, if any, of these tools allow connection to a computer. In a perfect world, the computer would be attached fulltime.
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Originally Posted by ZBeeble
Awhile back I found a link for an OBD-II scan tool that attached via serial or USB and included full documentation on it's protocol such that one could design one's own applications around it.
I've seen a lot of support for the preditor and microchips here and on other boards. The preditor mentions that it has a dataport "to download in the future" (seeming to imply that it wasn't implemented/supported yet).
I would like to know which, if any, of these tools allow connection to a computer. In a perfect world, the computer would be attached fulltime.
I've seen a lot of support for the preditor and microchips here and on other boards. The preditor mentions that it has a dataport "to download in the future" (seeming to imply that it wasn't implemented/supported yet).
I would like to know which, if any, of these tools allow connection to a computer. In a perfect world, the computer would be attached fulltime.
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Predator also has download and upload functions to and from a PC. You can save original and custom programs to PC as well as upload upgrades in addition to what Bob just posted. This capability is one of the reasons I got the Predator. It's worth it.
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Say the word
It seems that every time someone says the word 'Predator' ... it grows a link. Somewhat reprehensable, but someone's got to pay for this place...
But does someone have a link to the actual manufacturer? I'd like to get more complete details on the unit.
Dave.
But does someone have a link to the actual manufacturer? I'd like to get more complete details on the unit.
Dave.
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Originally Posted by ZBeeble
It seems that every time someone says the word 'Predator' ... it grows a link. Somewhat reprehensable, but someone's got to pay for this place...
But does someone have a link to the actual manufacturer? I'd like to get more complete details on the unit.
Dave.
But does someone have a link to the actual manufacturer? I'd like to get more complete details on the unit.
Dave.
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I use Scan Tool by Auto Enginuity , it works on all my vehicles. Ive had it for several weeks but haven't posted about it yet because he said he was working on a new version. This new version came about specifically for the powerstroke CAN bus. It works good the way it is, I can read about 7 sensors, perform tests, read and reset codes, it even has a dyno. I was hoping it would read more sensors because the 6.0 is loaded with them, maybe the new version will address this.
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CAN vs. OBD-II
OK... this brings up another issue. Lots of devices (including the Predator) talk about the ODB-II capability. Some things talk about the CAN bus capability.
Now the Preditor says that it supports the 2004 powerstroke, but a number of these tools talk about the 2004 vehicles having CAN not OBD-II.
Is CAN a superset upgrade to OBD-II? Can someone explain?
Now the Preditor says that it supports the 2004 powerstroke, but a number of these tools talk about the 2004 vehicles having CAN not OBD-II.
Is CAN a superset upgrade to OBD-II? Can someone explain?
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Originally Posted by psdwanabe
I use Scan Tool by Auto Enginuity , it works on all my vehicles. Ive had it for several weeks but haven't posted about it yet because he said he was working on a new version. This new version came about specifically for the powerstroke CAN bus. It works good the way it is, I can read about 7 sensors, perform tests, read and reset codes, it even has a dyno. I was hoping it would read more sensors because the 6.0 is loaded with them, maybe the new version will address this.
I am hoping that you have the latest upgrade and the extended Ford data. What is your opinion of the Auto Enginuity now that you have had it for a while?
BTW, couple of links regarding the extended data....
http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-software.html
http://www.autoenginuity.com/Ford-Sensor-List.html
Thanks,
Bob
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you might want to try auto tap. we have used it on a 7.3 it tells exaust temp tranny slip reads code tells you injecter pulse width and much much more. it cost about 3-5 hundred dollars. you install it on your lap top and connect to your vehicle. I just havent tried it on my 6.0 yet because the laptop we were using bit the dust. If I get time tonight I will install it into my new laptop and try it on the 6.0.
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Originally Posted by $trokin60
you might want to try auto tap. we have used it on a 7.3 it tells exaust temp tranny slip reads code tells you injecter pulse width and much much more. it cost about 3-5 hundred dollars. you install it on your lap top and connect to your vehicle. I just havent tried it on my 6.0 yet because the laptop we were using bit the dust. If I get time tonight I will install it into my new laptop and try it on the 6.0.
The software for CAN-BUS hasn't been released by autotap, but a sales rep told me a month or so ago that it will hopefully be soon- you'll be able to pick it up off thier website for free, assuming you have the USB version of the hardware (not the serial version).
I used it extensively on my 5.4, it is a great peice of equipment.