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Avatard
05-28-2010, 10:02 PM
That does it. I want a fucking code scanner.

Who makes a good one?
Dave
05-28-2010, 10:04 PM
That does it. I want a fucking code scanner.

Who makes a good one?

actron, you can find them behind the desk at pep boys. use mine practically every day at work
Cutty72
05-28-2010, 10:29 PM
Define good?

Do you want just a generic code that tells you the general area of the problem? $50 at any auto parts store.

Do you want one that will be more specific on the probs and possibly give you trouble shooting options? Those are more spendy, and I have no help on brands, as I have friends at Ford, GM, and Chrysler dealerships that will pull codes for me :)
Avatard
05-28-2010, 10:39 PM
Looking all over now, considering my options. If I wanna wait a few days, and get some shit on ebay from China (same one they sell at Harbor freight, for half the bread), I can get one that charts, graphs, and prints via PC for $60, to my door.

$40 gets me a basic Actron used on ebay too.

Hoping some here might have firsthand experience with some brands...
Dave
05-28-2010, 11:39 PM
Looking all over now, considering my options. If I wanna wait a few days, and get some shit on ebay from China (same one they sell at Harbor freight, for half the bread), I can get one that charts, graphs, and prints via PC for $60, to my door.

$40 gets me a basic Actron used on ebay too.

Hoping some here might have firsthand experience with some brands...

prior to our actron we had some pos usb scanning software that plugged into a laptop. shit never worked right. get one of the medium range actrons. you cant go wrong
101lifts2
05-29-2010, 12:03 AM
What vehicle is it...
Avatard
05-29-2010, 12:15 AM
'99 Expedition...but I'd like to get a decent one that handles all.
101lifts2
05-29-2010, 02:13 AM
'99 Expedition...but I'd like to get a decent one that handles all.

Protocol is J1850 PWM...I have a tool that can read any code from any controller as long as it is not 1995 or older (those you can flash codes). You have to make sure that the device you buy will handle the protocol. Ford is pretty big here, so you shouldn't have any issue.
Gas Man
05-29-2010, 11:56 AM
PM Jared (thirdgen). Remember he's a ford mechanic.
Particle Man
05-31-2010, 08:29 AM
'99 Expedition...but I'd like to get a decent one that handles all.

We had one that was always showing an evap-system code. Fu!king thing had more pinholes than a shower head.
Avatard
06-10-2010, 02:24 PM
Broke down and got the top of the line Actron. CP9190

Prints to PC, graphs, give hand jobs. Comes with cables to talk to fucking anything. With any kind of luck, I'll be dead before I need a new one.

Turns out, it was the downstream O2 sensor, on the passenger side...
Dave
06-10-2010, 04:39 PM
Broke down and got the top of the line Actron. CP9190

Prints to PC, graphs, give hand jobs. Comes with cables to talk to fucking anything. With any kind of luck, I'll be dead before I need a new one.

Turns out, it was the downstream O2 sensor, on the passenger side...

Sub $100 fix, five minutes work
Avatard
06-10-2010, 04:51 PM
$31.25, shipped to my door.

...but at least now I can talk to the animals.
Rider
06-10-2010, 04:55 PM
Buy an o2 sensor socket. It will save you some grief.
Avatard
06-10-2010, 04:58 PM
Prolly not a bad idea, thanks.