Question obd-2 diagnostic tester - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

elliotthere · 01-20-2012, 07:45 PM

Who sells a good obd-2 tester at a good price?

Thanks for any info Dave

DaveBen · 01-20-2012, 08:00 PM

AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics has a package for a laptop computer. You get the software and the hardware to run several programs. Check them out, but they are NOT cheap. Nothing for these trucks is cheap! I have had this package since I got my 2004 truck and I really like it. There are a couple of extra things in the software, like a race-yourself program where you can set up a course and drag race your self. There are OBD-II readers but I can't recommend any of them. Never used them.

Dave

elliotthere · 01-21-2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elliotthere

Who sells a good obd-2 tester at a good price?

Thanks for any info Dave

Daveben
Advanced Auto Supply has four for sale, their best one is $ 230 bucks don't
know if it's any good or not.

Dave

DaveBen · 01-21-2012, 07:38 PM

Be careful when you are looking. What you want to see is CAN capable. This is the communications that our trucks use for the OBD-II ports. A regular OBD-II scanner will not work. Make sure it will work on Ford Diesels.

Dave

Tail_Gunner · 01-22-2012, 03:11 AM

I have had the Autoenginuity (A.E.) for many years now, and I have to honestly say that I cannot recommend it.

When you purchase the A.E. you load it on your computer and it gives you a code. You send that code to A.E. and then they send you an unlock code to access the program features.

If you are like me, a laptop only lasts 3 to 5 years before it dies. When you reload the A.E. on your new laptop, the unlock codes you had no longer work.

So you contact A.E. for some unlock codes and they tell you that your version is old and out dated and is no longer supported. That your "subscription" has expired and must be renewed. You now have to upgrade to the latest version "99.0" that will work with everything including a 2011 Lexus or a 2012 BMW. I didn't want the latest version "99.0" that works with a new Lexus or BMW. I just want my version "4.0" that worked with the 1999 Ford I had at the time.

I am now on my 4th computer since I first got the A.E. I'm not paying any more of a $$$ penalty to get support for just having to replace my computer every few years.

DaveBen · 01-22-2012, 08:45 AM

You are rough of laptops TG. I get about 5 to 6 years outa mine.

Dave

WD40 · 01-22-2012, 08:05 PM

And I thought I was rough on laptops.
Doug

Tail_Gunner · 01-24-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveBen

You are rough of laptops TG. I get about 5 to 6 years outa mine. Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by WD40

And I thought I was rough on laptops. Doug

First couple were used for both business & pleasure.

01-20-2012, 07:45 PM	#1
elliotthere SDD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bitely,Mi Posts: 22 Thanks: 34 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	obd-2 diagnostic tester Who sells a good obd-2 tester at a good price? Thanks for any info Dave

01-20-2012, 08:00 PM	#2
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics has a package for a laptop computer. You get the software and the hardware to run several programs. Check them out, but they are NOT cheap. Nothing for these trucks is cheap! I have had this package since I got my 2004 truck and I really like it. There are a couple of extra things in the software, like a race-yourself program where you can set up a course and drag race your self. There are OBD-II readers but I can't recommend any of them. Never used them. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

01-21-2012, 07:38 PM	#4
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	Be careful when you are looking. What you want to see is CAN capable. This is the communications that our trucks use for the OBD-II ports. A regular OBD-II scanner will not work. Make sure it will work on Ford Diesels. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

01-22-2012, 03:11 AM	#5
Tail_Gunner CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Da U.P. Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 97 Thanked 133 Times in 109 Posts View Photos By: Tail_Gunner	I have had the Autoenginuity (A.E.) for many years now, and I have to honestly say that I cannot recommend it. When you purchase the A.E. you load it on your computer and it gives you a code. You send that code to A.E. and then they send you an unlock code to access the program features. If you are like me, a laptop only lasts 3 to 5 years before it dies. When you reload the A.E. on your new laptop, the unlock codes you had no longer work. So you contact A.E. for some unlock codes and they tell you that your version is old and out dated and is no longer supported. That your "subscription" has expired and must be renewed. You now have to upgrade to the latest version "99.0" that will work with everything including a 2011 Lexus or a 2012 BMW. I didn't want the latest version "99.0" that works with a new Lexus or BMW. I just want my version "4.0" that worked with the 1999 Ford I had at the time. I am now on my 4th computer since I first got the A.E. I'm not paying any more of a $$$ penalty to get support for just having to replace my computer every few years. __________________ Kent FAA certificated A&P mechanic. Graduate of NMU School of Aviation Maintenance Technology. Retired USAF MSgt (E-7) (09/74-10/94) B-52 Gunner/Flight Examiner, 3600+ Flight Hours B-52 Crew Chief Share holding owner Green Bay Packers!! NEW RIDE: 2011 GMC 2500HD DURAMAX/ ALLISON EC/SB, Leer truck cap, Luverne running boards, Rhino liner. WeatherTech floor mats, Remote Start, Edge Insight, backup camera and OEM fog lights. Engine is 100% stock (For now ) SOLD: F-250 early 99 4x4 SD SC longbed, 99.5 PCM, Stage 1 Single Shot Injectors, Dominator 66 turbo from Bean's, Adrenaline HPOP, 99.5+, 6.0 Intercooler, BTS Trans w/ V-10 trans cooelr, MBRP T-304 Stainless 4" exhaust, Ford Air Intake System, Coolant Filter, BD Exhaust Brake, BD TorqLoc, Dynatrac Hub Conversion, 285/75R16 tires. Tuned by Powerhungry Performance- Whisper mode, Fuel Sipper, 65hp Towing, 100 Performance, 120 Racing and a modified stock tune. Tail_gunner's Web shots Last edited by Tail_Gunner; 01-22-2012 at 03:14 AM.

01-22-2012, 08:45 AM	#6
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	You are rough of laptops TG. I get about 5 to 6 years outa mine. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

01-22-2012, 08:05 PM	#7
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	And I thought I was rough on laptops. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

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