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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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Laptop diagnostics

I have a buddy who has a diagnostic program for his Dodge and all he does is hook up an adapter to the CPU and then fires up his Dell laptop. He can change his fuel mapping, check codes, etc. Where would I be able to find one for my truck (2003 F250 7.3l) or do they exist. One would think so with all of the technology the new laptops have but...who knows?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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It sounds like he has more than a diagnostic program if he can change fueling. Personally, I leave tuning to my tuner, but alot of us do us diag software. Most use Auto Enginuity since it is easy and doesn't clean out the wallet for what you get. Are you having any issues you need to look at or just want to be prepared?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Just be Prepared. If I pop a code, I'd like to know what it is without having to ask my bro, cause his EVIL #$@*& wife complains and once she starts you just wanna shoot her.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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So, help me out please. If I were to order this AE, I would order the PC based scan tool and then order the Enhanced Ford Expansion?

I'm also getting ready to blow VISTA out the fricking door and install 7. Will it still work. I'll try giving them a call later this week when my boss ain't around to bug me.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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PJ here is the exact package that you will need

Riffraff Diesel: Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Thank you sir. I shall be embezzling $$ from the wifeys purse to make an order.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Your welcome PJ it is going to a good cause. I dont have a wifey so no worries like that on my end.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Your welcome PJ it is going to a good cause. I dont have a wifey so no worries like that on my end.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Want mine?

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PJ,

Open this LINK and under Guides, fourth box down, you will see Auto Enginuity. This will help you get started using AE.
 
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Here is an updated link for AE by RiffRaff: Riffraff Diesel: AutoEnginuity Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
 
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