Scan tool ?
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Scan tool ?
Hi all, where can a person get a scan tool for 3rd gen's. I plan on having my truck for ever and do NOT want to go to the frendily dealer every time my light comes on, or just want to check things over. I'd like to stay under $400-500 or so depending on the quailty of the tool. Thanks for your input.
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You can't really get much for your money in the $400-500 range. The laptop scan tools in the $100-200 range pretty much do the same stuff. The ones that do more in-depth stuff (like injector kill tests) run around $1k+.
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Check out the AutoEnginuity scan software. IF you get the Chrysler expansion, you can monitor just about every sensor. It will also do tests such as the Injector Kill.
The total for mine was $437. I think it is a good deal.
The total for mine was $437. I think it is a good deal.
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IMO the enhanced version is kind of a waste of money. The standard version does enough for most people and I can't even figure out how to read most of the enhanced sensors. If I could go back and do it again I would just spend $1k on a real scan tool instead of almost $500 on one that doesn't do all that much.
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I have the AutoEnginuity one with enhanced version too, but it won't do the injector kill tests.
IMO the enhanced version is kind of a waste of money. The standard version does enough for most people and I can't even figure out how to read most of the enhanced sensors. If I could go back and do it again I would just spend $1k on a real scan tool instead of almost $500 on one that doesn't do all that much.
IMO the enhanced version is kind of a waste of money. The standard version does enough for most people and I can't even figure out how to read most of the enhanced sensors. If I could go back and do it again I would just spend $1k on a real scan tool instead of almost $500 on one that doesn't do all that much.
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Have you actually tried to perform the test yet?
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CR Engine manuals-Scan tool reference
While we're on the subject of scanners and electronic controls, has anyone found a good manual, maybe from Cummins, on the CR engine control system for our Dodge's. What I am looking for is a manual that will provide an overview of the engine control system, the various components that make up the system and their functions as well as how they relate to the ECM.
I'm wanting to learn more about the engine control system so when it quits in the middle of nowhere I might be able to help myself. Thanks, Lektrikman
I'm wanting to learn more about the engine control system so when it quits in the middle of nowhere I might be able to help myself. Thanks, Lektrikman
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Yes-it works but you need to use the enhanced connector. If you use the regular OBD connector it will give you that message.
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The AutoEnginuity sounds interesting. Actually watch whats going on with the sensor that set the code instead of clear the code and then try to figure out what caused the code.
Or does it actually help you that much? Do they give you the specs for each sensor, or the range of operation of each sensor?
You can't adjust anything other than the programable stuff or can you even do that?
Or does it actually help you that much? Do they give you the specs for each sensor, or the range of operation of each sensor?
You can't adjust anything other than the programable stuff or can you even do that?
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I went to the Sears website and didn't see any scanners for $70 or close to it so I went to Ebay and there is a whole page of them. How do you know which one to get and which one will work on a Dodge cummins? All I want to do is read and then clear codes and check engine light.