AE (AutoEnginuity) Beginner-Advanced!
OK.... I just ripped the yellow tape yesterday and I have a shiny new AE package with the Ford bundle. I have not used this software before, so I don't even pretend to know much about it yet. I am, however, reasonably well versed in computers and I will share what I learn as I go. I know how to ferret out answers to tough questions, so if you have a stumper (with the software) - please feel free to ask me and we can learn it together. If you want to know how to troubleshoot the engine, that's not my field of expertise - you're better off checking the links here [LINK].
Late edit, March 4th. You will see some techno-babble here, but this is a "one size fits all" thread, so readers are encouraged to ignore anything that doesn't pertain to them specifically. What I've learned so far:
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Good post ! I'm subscribing. Hope it'll get me off the bubble and make me buy one. You can be the "teacher" of the masses ! :-X06
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AE is next on my list of purchases. Thanks for posting your experiences with it. Looking forward to watching. Reps sent.
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And................. I'll rep ya whn I get out ot hard time!:-arrgh
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With a little more thought, reading, and planning on my part:
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Thought I'd post this here to make those looking at purchasing a computer for AE aware of this type of option.
For AE (and vag-com) I use an Asus EEE slate which runs windows 7 and has two usb ports. A big reason for purchasing this type of unit was to run the vehicle diagnostic programs. I've found it easier to handle in the vehicle than a laptop and it's nice not having to hunt for the pointer and use a touchpad mouse. Everything can be done with the stylus or finger. No CD drive so I just copied the disk to a thumb drive and installed the software via that. Tugly I thought this might be an appropriate hardware experience but let me know if you want this out of your thread and I'll delete the post. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...D/8ea85f37.jpg |
Originally Posted by honeydew
(Post 11522438)
Thought I'd post this here to make those looking at purchasing a computer for AE aware of this type of option.
For AE (and vag-com) I use an Asus EEE slate which runs windows 7 and has two usb ports. A big reason for purchasing this type of unit was to run the vehicle diagnostic programs. I've found it easier to handle in the vehicle than a laptop and it's nice not having to hunt for the pointer and use a touchpad mouse. Everything can be done with the stylus or finger. No CD drive so I just copied the disk to a thumb drive and installed the software via that. Tugly I thought this might be an appropriate hardware experience but let me know if you want this out of your thread and I'll delete the post. Absolutely perfect! I'm hoping to get plenty of software/hardware info in here. The touchpad can be a bit cumbersome, but greasy mitts on the touchscreen can have drawbacks as well. Cleaning a touchscreen with harsh solvents is a no-no - as is touching the screen with harsh solvents on your hands or gloves. A disposable screen protector would be in order, or a jug-o-Goop and a roll of paper towels "on hand" next to the computer. Netbooks: These screens can be small and limiting - as mine is. There are tricks you can do to get more info on the screen. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=94649 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=94648 This video is in Hi-Def. For those with good internet speed, open'er up! Stinky Injectors.MP4 - YouTube |
Yeah I typically use the stylus but it won't be white for long. Used to use my work laptop but I don't think they care for oil and diesel on that! Luckily it was stolen before IT saw it.
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Why do you call this video stinky injectors? They sounded all right to me...
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Originally Posted by johnarahill
(Post 11523050)
Why do you call this video stinky injectors? They sounded all right to me...
As for the healthy sound of the injectors, I agree. For a reference, 3 and 7 were replaced this summer and I can't hear any difference between them and the others. 7 and 8 sounded a little different because of their location from the microphones. The microphones are stereo, so I get the full effect by placing my head between the computer speakers. |
Ok good. My injectors all sound like that, had me worried.
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Originally Posted by johnarahill
(Post 11523383)
Ok good. My injectors all sound like that, had me worried.
One other tidbit: I clicked on the "wiper test". Almost $900 bucks worth of hardware and software to interface with the truck, and there I am - "Look at that! I can turn on the wipers from here!" I am such a goober. |
When I told the software to connect to the truck and the Vehicle Selection window popped up, I tried to get fancy by putting too much information in the fields and things got weird. I then put in Ford - 2000 - Powerstroke 7.3L and the rest of the settings knew what to do without my interference.
In the Communications Configuration, I uncheck the box for Automatically Connect on Launch. This is the only way to play back a previously recorded session. This also means I have to tell the software to connect to the truck, but I prefer having choices. Oh, this is interesting: All Technical Service Bulletins to date are stored in the software bundle. If a trouble code pops up, all related TSBs will be listed in the popup. Very cool. |
OK, now... you've let the cat's head out of the bag... might as well go ahead and let the rest of him out for us to see.
What I'm talking about are the Registry details which were left out of the AE instructions that you caught and prevented from causing a big mistake... Do tell, now... what were those details and exactly what did you do to compensate for AE's lack of instruction? |
Is there anyway to get the AE software to run on a iPad 2? Probably not but thought I would ask, because my laptop is a dinosaur.
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