code reader
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What do you want out of a code reader? If it's simply to "read" the stored codes and be able to erase them, get what I did.... Found on ebay the INNOVA Model 3130. Inexpensive and tells a lot for your 6.0.
If you want a computer (laptop) diagnostic SYSTEM, hold on and others will be by with their ideas.
If you want a computer (laptop) diagnostic SYSTEM, hold on and others will be by with their ideas.
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It's not a dealer computer, but it is truly impressive.
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This is autoenginuity's web site. I am happy with mine. You can buy direct or look for deals around the web.
AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics
AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics
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From: Carroll County, MD
Forgot - you need to get the enhanced Ford expansion as well as the base software. The truck is OBD-II compliant to a degree, but most of the sensors on the diesels need the enhanced software to read them right. That is the same reason that the $50 readed from the local auto parts store WON'T work.
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From: bend,or
I recently purchased the AE w/ford pkg , the software is pretty complex to utilize it fully I felt there should have been more ford specific instruction relating to our trucks and how to setup and use the package in realistic terms.Most capable for code reading though, when scanning my 03 6.0 it came up with an( instrument cluster short to ground) ,I'm thinking fog lite mod that I did , and it showed( idle speed control active),I'm thinking the hi idle mod I did.I thought it was pretty impressive.Oh one thing I cant figure out is how to program speedo no instruction on that?
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I recently purchased the AE w/ford pkg , the software is pretty complex to utilize it fully I felt there should have been more ford specific instruction relating to our trucks and how to setup and use the package in realistic terms.Most capable for code reading though, when scanning my 03 6.0 it came up with an( instrument cluster short to ground) ,
Can you tell me more about how you fix the instrument cluster shorted to ground error?
The tire size thing.. I thought you can just program that on the dash?
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Unless the OP only wants to do very basic stuff the AE is more bang for the buck, no matter where it is purchased. IMHO
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I recently purchased the AE w/ford pkg , the software is pretty complex to utilize it fully I felt there should have been more ford specific instruction relating to our trucks and how to setup and use the package in realistic terms.Most capable for code reading though, when scanning my 03 6.0 it came up with an( instrument cluster short to ground) ,I'm thinking fog lite mod that I did , and it showed( idle speed control active),I'm thinking the hi idle mod I did.I thought it was pretty impressive.Oh one thing I cant figure out is how to program speedo no instruction on that?