Which code reader should I get?
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Which code reader should I get?
I have an '03 F250 6.0L with the TorqShift that I am finishing up a rebuild on. I need to read the codes to diagnose the ABS light that is on and the Airbag light. CEL is not on, but I would like to read any codes that it has in memory that don't set that off as well.
Does anyone know which code reader would do all this and isn't too outrageously priced? I saw one for sale in the classifieds section a while back, but I can't remember the brand and I'm really kicking myself for not getting it.
Alternatively, is there anyone in Oregon or Southern Washington that has one with these capabilities that wouldn't mind reading my codes? I just hate paying the dealership to do it when one trip there pays for most of the reader.
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Does anyone know which code reader would do all this and isn't too outrageously priced? I saw one for sale in the classifieds section a while back, but I can't remember the brand and I'm really kicking myself for not getting it.
Alternatively, is there anyone in Oregon or Southern Washington that has one with these capabilities that wouldn't mind reading my codes? I just hate paying the dealership to do it when one trip there pays for most of the reader.
Thanks!
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Do they have the special Ford readers at the autoparts stores to check everything or do they just read the generic codes? I think like the ABS codes might need the detailed Ford code listings to determine which speed sensor is bad.
Does the SCT come with the standard OBDII codes or will it read the Ford-specific codes as well? What's the cost on it? Thanks!
Does the SCT come with the standard OBDII codes or will it read the Ford-specific codes as well? What's the cost on it? Thanks!
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The SCT (Tuner) might be more fun, but it will end up costing you more when you start adding guages, intake, exhaust, etc. etc.
The ones available from the auto parts store usually don't help much. Auto Enginuity is a popular scanner that is PSD compatible. You have to buy the enhanced version to get all the codes. The cheapest place to get it is here: http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?c...on=show_detail
The ones available from the auto parts store usually don't help much. Auto Enginuity is a popular scanner that is PSD compatible. You have to buy the enhanced version to get all the codes. The cheapest place to get it is here: http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?c...on=show_detail
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Yep, the Auto Enginuity scanner is the one I missed in the classifieds section. It came with the Ford package for $300, guess it wasn't that great a savings, I'd rather buy new for $40 more. I'll try to get it scanned locally for free, if I can't I might get either the Auto Enginuity or SCT.
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If I go with an SCT, which model should I get to allow me to read all the codes? Do they all have this capability? Not looking to spend a whole lot, would the SF Strategy Flash Device do all I need?
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If I go with an SCT, which model should I get to allow me to read all the codes? Do they all have this capability? Not looking to spend a whole lot, would the SF Strategy Flash Device do all I need?
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