Laptop interface for EEV-IV
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Laptop interface for EEV-IV
I have a 1990 F250 with EEC-IV (Electronic Engine Control IV) and I also have a laptop. Could someone explain what other equipment I need to purchase to check codes on it? I inderstand I need a cable and software.
I also realize I can purchase a scanner, such as AutoXray but does it offer any advantages over a laptop?
I also realize I can purchase a scanner, such as AutoXray but does it offer any advantages over a laptop?
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The primary advantage of a handheld unit is you don't have to lug a laptop around!
The primary advantage of a handheld unit is you don't have to lug a laptop around!
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Well, I already lug a laptop around, so it won't make any difference.
I want something where I can connect the laptop to the interface and see charts of how everything is doing. What kind of cable do I get and software?
I want something where I can connect the laptop to the interface and see charts of how everything is doing. What kind of cable do I get and software?
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Apropos...check out this link from the "Garage and Workshop" forum...it mentions several sources for what you're looking for:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...gnostic+tools+
I'm in the market for something similar, except my '04 uses CANbus and can't be read by the current cheapo scanners.
Good luck!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...gnostic+tools+
I'm in the market for something similar, except my '04 uses CANbus and can't be read by the current cheapo scanners.
Good luck!
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cmon!
he is talking about a 1990 that is NOT OBDII even my 1995 bronco is not OBDII 1996 is when that began.
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Most EEC-IV computers (pre-'96) are incapable of outputting anything more than codes. Sometime in the '90's ('93 seems to commonly be the first year, but can't speak for every case) where the EEC-IV computers got the ability to output sensor data to scanner through the self-test connector. I would be a little surprised if your '90 could.
If all you need is trouble codes, grab a paper clip and a $5 analog voltmeter, read the instructions at www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html, find the self-test connector, and read the codes. If you need to interface with individual sensors, then you need a breakout box ($$$), or take the risk of backprobing.
If all you need is trouble codes, grab a paper clip and a $5 analog voltmeter, read the instructions at www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html, find the self-test connector, and read the codes. If you need to interface with individual sensors, then you need a breakout box ($$$), or take the risk of backprobing.
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