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« on: November 02, 2013, 10:32:45 PM »
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Hi Guys,
I need help. I need to diagnose a Ford Focus ST. What tool do you guys use?
Thanks.
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krazydbiker
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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2013, 04:30:29 PM »
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diagnose a check engine light? and to what level of diagnostics are you looking for, are you looking to do on-demand testing? or just read out codes and values?
i use IDS with a VCM II on fords..... but that's dealer stuff
if your looking to do code reading, PIDS, $100-500 will cover most all of it,i use the CReader Professional 129
if your looking for on-demand testing, your talking 1500 and up, OTC Genisys is what i have used before and covers a large line of cars
those are just the tools i have tried, not sure which ones are better then others.
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2013, 12:28:12 PM »
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Hi Krazy,
I am looking for basic diagnostics. Just to read DTC's and maybe data lists.
Thanks.
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2013, 12:56:20 PM »
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Hi Eliot,
Thank you for this info. Do I really need to modify ELM tool? I just want to do engine diagnostics.
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2013, 01:14:27 PM »
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Hi Eliot,
Thank you for this info. Do I really need to modify ELM tool? I just want to do engine diagnostics.
No just use it is. It works with any ELM327 compatible unit. The switch is for MSCAN bus diagnostics, cluster, radio, headlights, seats, etc..... the non priority modules of the car. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2013, 12:56:19 PM »
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No just use it is. It works with any ELM327 compatible unit. The switch is for MSCAN bus diagnostics, cluster, radio, headlights, seats, etc..... the non priority modules of the car.
Thank you. Will try it and give you feedback. |
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2013, 06:39:31 PM »
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not a bad tool, i forgot i had a ELM327 laying around, it works pretty good for the price
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2013, 07:54:13 PM »
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get scanxl professional. Works with ELM327 and is pretty great.
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2013, 08:59:38 PM »
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get scanxl professional. Works with ELM327 and is pretty great.
Hi DD, Do you perhaps have a copy of this software for me? Thank you. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2013, 09:53:21 AM »
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I paid for my copy and have given away all my additional licenses.
You can find it online though.
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2013, 07:06:16 AM »
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Hi,
I need it for just one vehicle - Ford Focus ST .
I have OEM equipment for Vauxhall / Opel / Chev / Isuzu.
I have original VAGcom for the VAG vehicles.
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« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2014, 09:40:49 AM »
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Bru, use the VCDS OBD-II function section...Allows generic DTC check and data logging
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