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From: Damon (South East Texas)
I've got the the AE with just the Ford Bundle. I wanted the Pro Bundle, but was a little too much for me. I have all Fords and didn't really need the other software. I let my friends and family have to worry about their own.
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From: Rochdale MA
This one here is claimed to pull codes for our trucks. I can't find out for sure though
Equus 3130 CanOBD2 Scanner
Equus 3130 CanOBD2 Scanner
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Parker, CO
I haven't heard anything about the Equus. It says that it's J1850PWM compatible, however it also says that it only retrieves "OBD-II compatible" codes (generic and manufacture specific). Every scanner that says it only retrives "OBD-II compatible" codes can't read Powerstrokes. Technically, Powerstrokes are non-OBD-II, which is where most scanners fall short and have trouble pulling codes off our trucks.
For the price, AE with the Ford Bundle isn't much more expensive (assuming you have a laptop). However, if you just want a cheap code reader, get on Ebay and purchase a used programmer (Superchips or something similar). If they are vin locked, you can't load a tune, but you can still pull trouble codes. Usually the vin locked ones are really really cheap. They are kinda hard to find sometimes, but ever now and then you can get lucky.
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From: Glen Rose,Texas
Jim & Curtis....Thanks for the help and the info.This is why I asked before I bought one.I guess I will wait to see if Jim get's a response from Equus but I maY be heading towards the AE....Will have to have a laptop as well but my wife has been wanting one so it would work out.
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From: Upstate NY
I have a Snap-on MT2500 (the brick). It reads PSD codes. You can get them cheaper than I got mine since guys are trading them in on the Modus and solus. My dealer has two coming in this week and prolly in the $600 range. They read engine, ABS, airbag, transmission... Most cheap only read engine. Also can watch all sensors while the engine is running or while driving. Really nice set-up. Counsin used it to diagnose a traction control problem on a Chevy, only way to see what sensor was acting up.
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Just a heads up, I am dealing with AE to be a dealer for them so if you guys are interested I will let you know when I get pricing and such, Thanks
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From: Glen Rose,Texas
Let us know....I am interested.
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
Actron does not make a unit for our trucks.. believe me