Code reader
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Code reader
Where can I get a code reader that will read codes from a 7.3 and 6.0 at the least?
Where and what price range? We've got 3 PSDs and it should be another on the way. It'd be a nice addition to the shop.
Where and what price range? We've got 3 PSDs and it should be another on the way. It'd be a nice addition to the shop.
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Then your going to need at least 2 code readers.
Edit: To get something other than AutoEnginuity to read for a 7.3 and a 6.0 it would take a programmer with code reading for each truck no body makes one compatible with both engines.
Edit: To get something other than AutoEnginuity to read for a 7.3 and a 6.0 it would take a programmer with code reading for each truck no body makes one compatible with both engines.
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Alrighty. I suppose I could use that program with a cheap laptop from Best Buy. I can't seem to find any minimum system requirements for a laptop on that site so I assume any PC will work.
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From their web site.
Requirements
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Windows 98SE 1/ ME / 2000 / XP (Pro, Home, and Media Center) / Vista operating system
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32 MB of free drive space
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
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32 MB of memory
1USB 2.0 support is required for operation (regardless of USB or serial support being purchased). USB 2.0 is built-into Windows 2000 and later.
AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics
Requirements
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Windows 98SE 1/ ME / 2000 / XP (Pro, Home, and Media Center) / Vista operating system
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32 MB of free drive space
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
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32 MB of memory
1USB 2.0 support is required for operation (regardless of USB or serial support being purchased). USB 2.0 is built-into Windows 2000 and later.
AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics
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Thanks again, Tracy.
I found a 350$ Toshiba laptop at Best Buy that fits the bill nicely.
So somewhere around 700$ to get everything set up. Seems reasonable enough to be a possibility.
I found a 350$ Toshiba laptop at Best Buy that fits the bill nicely.
So somewhere around 700$ to get everything set up. Seems reasonable enough to be a possibility.
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never thought of buying a cheap laptop to get greasy... a very good idea since my laptop has all my school work on it... great idea
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This one should fit the bill.
Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T3400 - Matte Silver - L305-S5920
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You could log on to ntx tools and they have a scanner called a nemysis that will handle any diesel truck up to 2009. This scanner will not only read your codes but will put it through a series of tests by checking all your injectors one by one and every other part of your system for only $531. Wiull also check cummins and duramax. Check it out you will be surprised.
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You could log on to ntx tools and they have a scanner called a nemysis that will handle any diesel truck up to 2009. This scanner will not only read your codes but will put it through a series of tests by checking all your injectors one by one and every other part of your system for only $531. Wiull also check cummins and duramax. Check it out you will be surprised.
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