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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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hello everyone
i put the code reader on my 2005 F250 and it said error I swapp the batteries in the reader and stil just error. the truck is stock but the error reading have me confuse. i would be thankful for any help
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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hello everyone
i put the code reader on my 2005 F250 and it said error I swapp the batteries in the reader and stil just error. the truck is stock but the error reading have me confuse. i would be thankful for any help
Have you used the code reader on the truck before? If not, are you sure that it has the ability to read CAN? If not, then you need a different code reader. Not all code readers are created equal.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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What kind of code reader are you using?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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You HAVE to have a reader that is CAN (Controller Area Network) capable. I believe that started in 2005 MY Fords. I use the Innova 3130. Works great.
 
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