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May 13, 2007 | 11:29 AM

dc2842002

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From: York, SC

Code scanner

I'm looking to buy an OBD II code scanner for my truck.

i'm looking for the cheapest one I can find but I want one that will work and won't mess anything up.

can anyone make a suggestion on which one to get.

here is one i'm looking at

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5837974&rd=1,1

thanks in advance

May 13, 2007 | 01:33 PM

guzzle92

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From: Northern Colorado

A generic code reader will not be able to see most of the sensors on the Powerstrokes much less read the vehicle specific DTC's. Your going to have to increase your budget considerably to get a scan tool that will work with the 7.3 and most here use the autoenginuity unit with the Ford enhanced package available from ITP Diesel.

May 14, 2007 | 09:47 AM

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From: North of Greenville

Alan, will that AE setup also work with my newly acquired 2003 V10? I've been wondering through that issue over the weekend, because my oldest son is getting ready to get (most likely) a '99 7.3L F250/F350. I want, if possible, to get a single unit that I can use on all three of the vehicles (my '02 F250 7.3, his truck, and my '03 V10 in the Ex).