Scanner software

[Rookie]

I'm thinking of hijacking my daughters laptop for some scanning software. If I do, is there a software that will allow you to run all the tests a shop would do? Also is there a program out there that I won't need to get a second mortgage for?

thanks
ron

 

[roosterdiesel]

AutoEnginuity. Well worth the $$! Get it from ITP.

 

[Rookie]

AutoEnginuity. Well worth the $$! Get it from ITP.

So if I read correctly it will run the buzz and cylinder tests? ITP?

 

[Elk]

ITP is one of the site sponsors.

 

[roosterdiesel]

So if I read correctly it will run the buzz and cylinder tests? ITP?

Yes also Glow Plug system test.

 

[Rookie]

Outstanding...

DUH...as i'm typing this their banner is staring me in the face

 

[JOAT]

The only limiting factor of the computer test software is the PCM you have. The software basically tells the PCM to run the tests and interprets the results for you. Older PCM's give less info, but all the ODB2 activated PCM's will do buzz and contribution tests. Contribution tests, BTW, won't run on a cold engine, but you can trick the PCM into thinking an engine is warm with a 3k ohm resistor in place of the EOT sensor.

 

[Rookie]

So is it worth while to get it? I figure for the same as heading to the dealer to run the tests it would pay for it's self. Currently I have my brother in law check for codes when we do a service. It would be nice to have the ability to check them when ever. The bundled package ITP offers is really tempting...

 

[JOAT]

I think it's worth having. Really helps if you're having an intermittant problem. I had a rough idle intermittantly. Was able to pinpoint the injector with the contribution and buzz tests while out and about. Turned out to be a loose poppet screw. If I had taken it somewhere probably wouldn't have been having the problem, as it seemed to come and go, probably as the screw vibrated tighter or looser.

 

[Rookie]

Thanks for the info Don. I tried to get ITP but they're under "constuction" so I left a message. If it tells me I'm having injector issues, which I'm sure I am I just don't know which ones, it'll be worth the money. Plus I guess I can also use it on the wife's jeep if I need to...
Thanks guys for help

Ron