Where can I buy a scan tool?

[BigRedWeather]

Where can I buy a scan tool? Anyone have a good recomendation? I have a laptop.


Thanks,


BigRedWeather

 

[johndeerebones]

Where can I buy a scan tool? Anyone have a good recomendation? I have a laptop.


Thanks,


BigRedWeather

Do a google on autoenginuity, lots of guys on here have it and love it. MUCH cheaper than a scan tool to do the same stuff. I think it can be had for under 400.00

 

[BigRedWeather]

Is the ProScan OBD-II Scan Tool Good?

Is this a good scan tool? At $149 it is fairly affordable.

Does anyone have one they want to sell?

Can someone point me to an article about how to use a scan tool, or an article on whether or not to buy one?


Thanks,


BigRedWeather

 

[jvencius]

http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=135&rn=426&action=show_detail

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Is this a good scan tool? At $149 it is fairly affordable.

Does anyone have one they want to sell?

Can someone point me to an article about how to use a scan tool, or an article on whether or not to buy one?


Thanks,


BigRedWeather

Do you just want to read codes, or do you want to do diagnostic tests as well? An AUTOENGINUITY will do diagnostic tests like injector buzz, cylinder contribution, EPV check, EBP sensor, as well as several others.

 

[bushpilot]

autoenginuity aint cheap...but it does more than read & clear codes...
it "gets to data" that only the factory/dealerships can read...

the protocol is called CAN and your average 150 buck device wont
read any of that data...or test any of the devices...


injector buzz testing,
egr position & exercise tests
ebpv test
vane percentage
and the list goes on...

System Tests:

KOEO
KOER
EVAP Bay Test
Service Bleed
Buzz Injector
Cylinder Contribution Test Switch
Glow Plug Test
System Self-Test
Hi Speed Fan
Lo Speed Fan
KAM Reset
Power Seat Calibration Test
Audio Network Communication Test
Vehicle In-Motion IO Test
Front Wiper Self-Test
Rear Wiper Self-Test
All Outputs On/Off

plus all of these FORD SPECIFIC tests & sensor readings:

http://autoenginuity.com/Ford-All-Systems-List.html#systems

 

[DaveBen]

Bush is 100% correct in that Autoenginuity is the only scan tool for serious truck owners. I had a cheaper unit (Auto Xray) and it worked on our trucks but not very well. I sold it and got the AE unit and now I am one happy camper.

Dave