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Mar 11, 2008 | 08:32 PM

eodmule

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Scan tool suggestions

I'm getting tired (and broke) everytime I have to take my truck somewhere to pull the codes. Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share?

What I'm looking for is if someone has a tool and they like it or it didn't work or whatever.

I'm looking to purchase one but want what has been proven to work and does it well, not speculation and name brand recognition. I want what will get the job done without lots of quirks or whatever to get it to work.

Mar 11, 2008 | 08:38 PM

white Buffalo

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I like the AE (autoenginuity) package I bought from ITP Diesel. Pulls codes, runs all the diagnostics tests, CCT and live data.

Works great.

http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?c...on=show_detail

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:20 PM

nhill2090

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The AE is on my list of purchases to stash for. Many on this forum and others love theirs. THe part I like most is you have the optino to buy just the Ford bundle or you can buy enough packages to scan the whole neighborhoods cars

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:29 PM

lostmybeer

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AE is the best way to go in my opinion. Fixed wifes car with it.

Mar 12, 2008 | 12:33 AM

clintbonnie

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I like my Diablo Sport, which is a programmer tuner also...and will give you the fault codes stored.. See:
http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=143

Mar 12, 2008 | 05:21 PM

eodmule

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Thanks for the replies. I'll look into the AE unit. I had thought about the Diablo Sport but in the June/July time from I'm getting a DP unit and don't have a need for two tuners.

Mar 12, 2008 | 05:36 PM

02-7.3stroke

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scan guages from terminator engineering also read codes, along with a ton of other things. Actually i think aeroforce is the company that makes them

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Mar 13, 2008 | 03:19 AM

eodmule

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Quote:

Originally Posted by John311t

If you dont want that, then your other option is Autoenginuity. The only problem is you need a laptop or a PDA to run it.

I have one of each. i was kind of looking more toward the PDA version just because of the compact size. Couple that with a bluetooth GPS head ( http://www.pharosgps.com/products/bluetooth/PT120.htm ) for it and I would have the perfect tool in my truck.

Mar 13, 2008 | 06:39 AM

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white Buffalo

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Originally Posted by John311t

Let us know what you think about it when you get it. I've read alot about it on PSN but haven't seen one in person yet..... Lokks like a great tool....