SCANNER TOOL COMPUTER HELP??
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SCANNER TOOL COMPUTER HELP??
I am new to the site today. I hope to get time to list all 11 of my Fords with pics soon. I have several Fords with lots of mods. I am a huge Ford fan. Anyway, I am in need of an all around scan tool. I have a Landscape company and have my own shop with lift and tools. The problem is I need a good scan tool to read my codes and help me diagnose my diesel problems. I currently own the following: 2000 7.3, 2001 7.3, 2-2003 7.3, 2004 6.0, 2006 6.0, 2001 4.0 gas, 2004 5.4 gas, 2003 5.4 gas. I am tired of having to take my trucks to the dealer for diagnostics, it gets way to expensive to have them do the repairs when I have a mechanic to do it. Just need to know what is actually wrong when someting goes bad. Does anyone know of any scan tools that will diagnose all these trucks?
Thanks, Dustin
Thanks, Dustin
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I suppose I would like to get a good tool as cheap as I can. I do understand that you pay for what you get. But with electronics these days that is anyones guess. You can get incredible items now for cheap. i just don't know anything about these tools to know what is a good buy or not. I was asking my mechanic today about the updates. If I get a scanner that can scan all my vehicles, do you need to do the annual updates if you don't plan on getting any newer year trucks?
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As far as I know, AE gives free software updates. I've not seen any indication that this is not the case. You can download the most current version from their web page.
I paid $359.97 for it from Riff Raff Diesel.
Riffraff Diesel: Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
I paid $359.97 for it from Riff Raff Diesel.
Riffraff Diesel: Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
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I just look at it on AE. Looks good to me. Have you had any issues that you could not read with the scanner? How has it worked for you? It looks like they scan all the diesel codes but it also looked like they said in the facts section that it does not have everything you need for the diesels. It confused me a little. So I wrote them a message with a few questions. And it seems to have a great price.
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Ask about it the 6.0L section. Quite a few people down there use it. I think quite a few in the 7.3L section use it also.
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
So far, I haven't had any problems with it. But I haven't used it a lot. I know there are some issues with Diesels, because earlier diesels weren't required to be entirely ODB-II compliant.
I do believe AE is about the best you can get though. The writers have worked hard on getting the diesel features right.
AE can access ALL the modules, most hand held readers can't do that. I've tested my fan clutch, adjusted my speedometer, read codes, read all the PID's (just for fun), etc. You can do a lot with it.
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
So far, I haven't had any problems with it. But I haven't used it a lot. I know there are some issues with Diesels, because earlier diesels weren't required to be entirely ODB-II compliant.
I do believe AE is about the best you can get though. The writers have worked hard on getting the diesel features right.
AE can access ALL the modules, most hand held readers can't do that. I've tested my fan clutch, adjusted my speedometer, read codes, read all the PID's (just for fun), etc. You can do a lot with it.
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Thanks David for taking the time to tell me about it. I have my mechanic researching them as we speak. We will most likely be ordering tomorrow. Hell, for the price, if it just reads my injectors it is worth the money.
Thanks again, Dustin Hanson
Thanks again, Dustin Hanson
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Ask about it the 6.0L section. Quite a few people down there use it. I think quite a few in the 7.3L section use it also.
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
So far, I haven't had any problems with it. But I haven't used it a lot. I know there are some issues with Diesels, because earlier diesels weren't required to be entirely ODB-II compliant.
I do believe AE is about the best you can get though. The writers have worked hard on getting the diesel features right.
AE can access ALL the modules, most hand held readers can't do that. I've tested my fan clutch, adjusted my speedometer, read codes, read all the PID's (just for fun), etc. You can do a lot with it.
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
So far, I haven't had any problems with it. But I haven't used it a lot. I know there are some issues with Diesels, because earlier diesels weren't required to be entirely ODB-II compliant.
I do believe AE is about the best you can get though. The writers have worked hard on getting the diesel features right.
AE can access ALL the modules, most hand held readers can't do that. I've tested my fan clutch, adjusted my speedometer, read codes, read all the PID's (just for fun), etc. You can do a lot with it.
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You read PID's from any of the Live Data screens, after you have connected.
To adjust the speedometer, select the ABS Module instead of the Enhanced Powertrain when connecting, then go to the Test OnBoard System screen. There will be a tire size adjustment there. Adjust the speedometer by changing the tire size.
To adjust the speedometer, select the ABS Module instead of the Enhanced Powertrain when connecting, then go to the Test OnBoard System screen. There will be a tire size adjustment there. Adjust the speedometer by changing the tire size.
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You read PID's from any of the Live Data screens, after you have connected.
To adjust the speedometer, select the ABS Module instead of the Enhanced Powertrain when connecting, then go to the Test OnBoard System screen. There will be a tire size adjustment there. Adjust the speedometer by changing the tire size.
To adjust the speedometer, select the ABS Module instead of the Enhanced Powertrain when connecting, then go to the Test OnBoard System screen. There will be a tire size adjustment there. Adjust the speedometer by changing the tire size.
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Danged if I know. I think it might be Parameter Identification, but I don't know. Whatever it means, it's the bits of data that the computer knows, that it can report back via the OBD-II port. Like EOT is Engine Oil Temperature, ECT is Engine Coolant Temperature, etc.
There are 100's of them. And not just the Enhanced Powertrain (PCM) module has them. All the other modules have PID's as well.
There are 100's of them. And not just the Enhanced Powertrain (PCM) module has them. All the other modules have PID's as well.
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I just look at it on AE. Looks good to me. Have you had any issues that you could not read with the scanner? How has it worked for you? It looks like they scan all the diesel codes but it also looked like they said in the facts section that it does not have everything you need for the diesels. It confused me a little. So I wrote them a message with a few questions. And it seems to have a great price.
Its definitely worth the price. I went with the domestic bundle since my mom has a chevy suburban and my brother has a 5.9 dodge. The domestic bundle covers Ford, Chevy products and Chrysler products.
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PID = Parameter ID. It's a number, pointing to a location in the computer's memory. The term "PID" has come to mean anything you can read or write in the computer 
One thing to keep in mind is, if you buy the "Ford package" it'll only ever read Ford stuff. Updating/Upgrading to read GM or Chrysler can/will be $'s.
One thing to keep in mind is, if you buy the "Ford package" it'll only ever read Ford stuff. Updating/Upgrading to read GM or Chrysler can/will be $'s.
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Thats the exact reason why I spent a little more now. It would've been a whole lot more to upgrade down the road.
