code readers
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SCT is iffy on the code reading/diagnostic part. Predator is lots better for diagnostics than SCT but their tunes suck. I really don't know what the best code reader out there is for the diesels. I've heard scangauge II is OK. I'm sure some of our other members will chime in shortly.
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canoe39,
Welcome to FTE lots of good people and info around here.
Here are links to three major brands and choice of code readers, all will work, some have more features than others. Read about them and ask questions of there tech support, then choose the model you feel most comfortable with.
www.actron.com/product_category.php?id=249
(Works with Pre & Post OBDII vehicles)
www.autoxray.com/
(Works with Pre & Post OBDII vehicles)
www.autoenginuity.com/index.html
(Works with OBDII vehicles only)
There are also more expensive professional solutions available but i doubt you need to spend that kind of money for your needs.
Hope this helps
Welcome to FTE lots of good people and info around here.
Here are links to three major brands and choice of code readers, all will work, some have more features than others. Read about them and ask questions of there tech support, then choose the model you feel most comfortable with.
www.actron.com/product_category.php?id=249
(Works with Pre & Post OBDII vehicles)
www.autoxray.com/
(Works with Pre & Post OBDII vehicles)
www.autoenginuity.com/index.html
(Works with OBDII vehicles only)
There are also more expensive professional solutions available but i doubt you need to spend that kind of money for your needs.
Hope this helps
Last edited by blackhat620; May 29, 2007 at 12:46 PM.
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the auto x-ray is a pretty good unit & works well to continously clear pcm codes on duramax's so they can travel over 45 mph, but your thumb gets very tired from constant clearing, I have several different professional scan-tools but the little auto x-ray goes in my tool box with me its just the easiest to use on just abought every vehicle.
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ScanGauge ll
I run the ScanGauge ll in my truck, mainly for the digital gauges it has that my truck did not come with from the factory (current MPG's and TPS). The ScanGauge works great as a scan tool as I have scanned and cleared trouble codes on my brothers Windstar and my moms Taurus.
More info on the ScanGauge
http://www.mgtmotorsports.com/sgii.html
More info on the ScanGauge
http://www.mgtmotorsports.com/sgii.html
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Good topic !
I've been thinking about this as well. I read some posts that seem to indicate people are using PDA's to pull codes.
I assume there some application and interface cable you can buy. Anybody have details like what type of PDA & where the appropriate software & i/f cable can be bought ?
I've been thinking about this as well. I read some posts that seem to indicate people are using PDA's to pull codes.
I assume there some application and interface cable you can buy. Anybody have details like what type of PDA & where the appropriate software & i/f cable can be bought ?
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Originally Posted by John_Mc
Good topic !
I've been thinking about this as well. I read some posts that seem to indicate people are using PDA's to pull codes.
I assume there some application and interface cable you can buy. Anybody have details like what type of PDA & where the appropriate software & i/f cable can be bought ?
I've been thinking about this as well. I read some posts that seem to indicate people are using PDA's to pull codes.
I assume there some application and interface cable you can buy. Anybody have details like what type of PDA & where the appropriate software & i/f cable can be bought ?
www.autoenginuity.com/products.html
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