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OBD-II Scantool

12-18-2000, 07:39 AM

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Dreher

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OBD-II Scantool

Recently, there have been a couple of posts regarding DTC's and scantools or software to retrieve info from our vehicle computers. I have an AutoXray EZ-Link OBD-II scanner. I paid about 350.00 for it including cables and programming for OBD-I vehicles (82-96). Models with only OBD-II programming are under 300.00.
When I bought it, I could only read and reset DTC's. I downloaded an upgrade from AutoXrays website and can now access some additional, limited info. The active parameters are vehicle speed, intake air temp, RPM, load value, PTO status, and throttle position. Last week, I emailed AutoXray and was told they are working on a Chrysler Enhanced OBD-II upgrade that may enable more parameters.

The only Dodge/Cummins I have tried it on was my 96 12V. Because OBD-II was designed for computer controlled engines, there may be more info available on a 24V. If anyone in the Seattle area with a 24V wants to find out, drop me a line.

Here's a link to a good report from the EPA on scantools and OBD-II:
http://www.autoxray.com/ScanToolReport.pdf

Bob

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