Anyone try the software for your PC for diagnosis, like the ones at www.autotap.com & www. obd-2.com
Found these at steve baz diesel website.

 

yes a lot of folks use them. i am asking for obd2.com software for x-mas from the wife. i just emailed them yesterday for system operating requirements of the laptop. when i get a response hopefully tomorrow i will let you know. and that way i can start shopping for a cheap laptop on ebay........

 

I sent them an email asking which will work for the Ford diesels.It would be handy to have, and time & money saved when ya wanted the codes read at a dealer. I'll post the reply.

 

pn#PER-FRD2-00
350.00
works on fords 96-00 including diesels
and an upgrade package is also avail for 00-up for 250.00

 

if it only works on 96-00 does any one know if there is a software package for the 95"s

 

yes you would have to get your pcm reflashed to a 96 or 97 code which makes your truck run better, better glow plug logic and if your an auto guy better tranny shifts.

 

Thanks, Do you know where in the Seattle area the reflash can be done? and does the pin count have to be altered at the connector. Roy

 

any ford dealer can do it.

 

"I have a 1996 F350 7.3 diesel w/E4OD trans. Which software should I get for troubleshooting? I have a HP pavilion zx5190us laptop.
Thanks


REPLY:
Thank you for your inquiry. You will need to purchase the ATU for $199.95 and the FORD enhanced for $99.95. If I can be of any further assistance please be sure to contact me.
<O</OSincerely,

Karla Lehr
Customer Service
815-433-5100 ext. 210
Fax 815-433-5109


Sumpin' doesn't sound right, but there ya have it.<O></O>

 

Take a look at these guys:
http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-scantoolpc.html
Their tool will do buzz & contribution tests.

 

I sent 'em an email:
Reply: Just get the Total Ford Package SP03 fro 379.95 USD

 

well that is 50 bucks cheaper than what is on the website. there price says 350.00. who knows whats going on.

and go figure i got no email response and i sent mine on thanksgiving.

 

Oh, cheapest, I see - I think these guys are cheapest:
http://www.obd-2.com/#home
Here's another less expensive one:
http://www.obdscan.net/
(199.00 + shipping)

 

Probably a dumb question and I'll probably answer it myself. I have a superchip tuner that reads codes. Now these OBD II you guys are talking about do a lot more, don't they? What exactly is a buzz test and a contribution (??) test anyway? Glenn

 

Look in the thread "Time to replace Injectors" couple lines down, in post by 444dieselrod.