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Jan 24, 2009 | 01:37 PM

Neil64

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Code Reader Wanted

I am looking to buy something to pull codes off of my 00 F250 7.3. The cheapest option I have found is used Hypertechs. Problem is they list 3 different part #s for 99-03, with 2000 having its own part #. I have a DpTuner so I really don't care about the tune but I am curious if all 3 part #s will read codes off a 7.3 regardless of year. Anyone try this?

Is there any other readers out there that are around $100.00 that can be used on other cars too?

Thanks...

Neil

Jan 24, 2009 | 01:51 PM

Johan01

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just go to autozone or advanced auto, the cheapest one is like $50, mine was 100 but it not only read the codes, but it would re-set the computer and tell you exactly what each code meant.

Jan 24, 2009 | 02:34 PM

leekingen

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go to e-bay get a superchip under $200 used

Jan 24, 2009 | 10:59 PM

clintbonnie

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Originally Posted by Johan01

just go to autozone or advanced auto, the cheapest one is like $50, mine was 100 but it not only read the codes, but it would re-set the computer and tell you exactly what each code meant.

I believe the codes readers from AZ don't work very well on our trucks.. I would spend abit money and make sure it reads the 7.3L...

Jan 24, 2009 | 11:08 PM

RAMPAGE_F350

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$270 AND you gain a gauge that displays 2 perameters at once. I love mine!
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Jan 26, 2009 | 06:44 PM

jaminjer

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this one works fine to read and reset codes for the 7.3.
Mactools model MAC ET75
not all code readers read specific info on the 7.3

Jan 27, 2009 | 12:03 AM

Neil64

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Questions

Can the SuperChips, Hypertech, Diablo run tests such as buzz or contribution? Can a SuperChips that is VIN locked be used to read DTCs? Hypertech lists 3 different part # and maybe more from 99-2003. Can any of them read codes for all 99-03?

Jaminjer, the MAC ET75 looks interesting. Does it do everything a SuperChips does regarding reading and clearing DTCs? Any reason not to buy it over a SuperChips or Hypertech as I won't be using the program? Got a DP Tuner.

Thanks..

Neil