Thanks Bob...
that's what I presumed you meant ...
but I stopped ASSuming a long time ago and
don't have a problem saying "I dunno" and asking a question

so it is data logging... and I know the predator does that,
but have not delved into it enough to find out the ins and outs...
probably not as well as a dedicated scan tool... but does some... thanks

 

For the money I thought it was not bad. The shop I work at has a mac obd2 scan tool that will show all your looking for. It runs about $1000. Than we can get to the really expensive ones. I thought guy was looking for a decent cheep scan tool.

 

JD, I have tried using the live data feature of the Predator and have never been successfull.

I would love to find some laptop software with interface cable for running live diagnostics.

I like the Predator, but their documentation and other features like live data doesn't work like the book says. I have played around with it with no sucess.

I have sent them email, etc. and gotten no response.

 

I bought the Autotap package for my laptop. It's a very good package that allows me to watch sensor outputs in a variety of ways realtime. It does all of the standard stuff like logging and playback of data. I highly recommend it www.autotap.com. The company also sends out a monthly newsletter which contains information about interpreting sensor data and system codes.

- Ron

 

Now this looks like what we are looking for. Let me know how it works.

 

AutoTaps website still states that they do not yet support CAN. CAN is used on the 6.0 PSD.

The AutoXray EZ-Scan 6000 was probably the first affordable scan tool to support the CAN, controller area network, protocol.

AutoEnginuity can be had for as low as $400 with CAN interface.
http://www.autoenginuity.com/

CanScan which supports CAN can be purchase for $150 to $200.
http://www.ghg.net/dharrison/canscan.htm
CanScan is attractively priced but does not have the same functionality as AutoEnginuity.


Both of the above products run on a laptop, pocket PC, or PDA. I believe both will do anything AutoTap will do; with respect to logging, trending, etc. Autoenginuity currently does not support the Chrysler specific enhanced data; only the generic data; is due sometime this year.

AutoEnginuity also includes SpeedTracer.
http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-speedtracer1.html

I'll hopefully have my AutoEnginuity software Monday.

For the function I believe it is a good value.

I'll be keeping my EZ-SCAN 6000 for the earlier non OBDII interfaces on Ford, Chevy, & Chrysler; and the EZ-Charge 200 battery checker. Most of the software scan tools are only for the newer OBDII interfaces which most all have used since 1995/96

Bob

 

On a recent trip, I used the autotap package to watch tranny temperature, torque converter slip, coolant temperature, head coolant temperature and RPMs while my wife drove. The package allows you multiple ways to display the data. You can use graphs, dials or gauges. They have pictures of this on their website. I confess that I did this with my 5.4 motor and I am not sure what is supported on the 6.0. I have just sent them an email to find the answer to this question. I know Autotap will support OBD-II codes and I guess the real question pertains to what is reported in OBD-II by the 6.0 system. When I get an answer, I will post it here.

 

AutoTap responded to my email today and told me that they are currently working on the CAN software for their reader. Their hardware already supports the CAN codes. I was also told that when their software is released, it will be a free download to anyone who purchased an Autotap reader. I can't wait to get it!

 

Did they happen to say when that release will become available. The hardware has been available since November 2003. http://www.autotap.com/news_usb.html

In addition, the revised AutoTap hardware will support CAN, the communication language that will be used on all 2007 models, starting in 2006. When CAN vehicles become common and CAN software for AutoTap is released, you will be able to download it from the Internet and start scanning. Most scanners on the market today do not support CAN and will not work on future vehicles."

I received my AutoEnginuity yesterday; it had over 400 parameters from the enhanced powertrain module for the 6.0. The other modules were all there too: instrument, ABS, etc. I've been ill so no energy to have fun and explore.

Regards,

Bob