Code Reader
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Boulder City, Nevada
Code Reader
Seems to me that a lot of the members here can read codes. What is a good tool for this? Can you use these scan tools on all cars and trucks? They seem pretty useful for finding problems so I'm thinking I should buy one but don't really know how much to spend.
Thanks
Randy
Thanks
Randy
New User
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: columbus ohio
code reader
Randy,I have the otc 3499n code reader,it can read cars and light diesel trucks.I payed 460 for this tool.If you do a search I'm sure you could find it cheaper.I do not have gauges on my truck so I ordered the 83400 Insight with temp. probe this unit also reads codes,but I see that you have gauges on your truck.These guys on this site swear by the coolent filter also,defuser is around 150 dollars and it comes with three filters and shut off valves.
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,626
Likes: 7
From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
I use AutoEnginuity. You have to buy licenses to get to the nitty gritty codes or do actuations etc of specific components. It is more then just a basic code reader and depending on where you get it you can get it for cheaper then 460. I'm pretty sure at the time I got mine I didn't pay 460 for it and I got it directly from AE and that was also with the Ford License(which is what you have to have if you want to be able to read Ford diesels period).
Well worth the money and code reading alone will pay for itself rather quickly when you consider that the dealerships at best charge $100 a pop(some even more) to read codes.
Well worth the money and code reading alone will pay for itself rather quickly when you consider that the dealerships at best charge $100 a pop(some even more) to read codes.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 8,180
Likes: 669
From: Scio, OR
Riffraff Diesel: Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
$359.97 for the Ford bundle, with free shipping. You do need a laptop, though.
$359.97 for the Ford bundle, with free shipping. You do need a laptop, though.
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 790
Likes: 1
From: Fort. Lauderdale FL,
I know I just bought the new Edge CS which basically the CTS but smaller and not touch screen. It is supposed to read codes. Not sure how deep it will go. I mainly got it to be my gauges as it was 300.00 and shows a LOT more than having individual gauges would. Or you would have a wall of gauges. Plus the HD style screen looks great. UPS says be here Friday. Getting excited...
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Boulder City, Nevada
So how good is the SCT tuner at reading codes? Seems that would be a good deal a tuner and code reader in one. Even if it didn't go to deep I probably wouldn't need much more anyhow.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,626
Likes: 7
From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
SCT is only able to pick up current codes and only from 2 modules(our trucks have 9). SCT is still more of a tuner first and datalogger/code reader a distant second.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 65,938
Likes: 1,432
From: Millersville, MD
For a quick and dirty scan tool, I bought (ebay) the INNOVA 3130. If I had to do it over, I think I'd buy the next model up (3150 I think) as that one also tests the ABS system. Also look at this....scan tool AND gauges! $39.95 for another 10 days. http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PigFarmer
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Dec 9, 2021 04:45 PM
ssn randy
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Sep 9, 2004 09:47 AM
