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TiberiuS
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Opinions on ElmScan 5?
« on: Dec 7th, 2006, 6:26pm » |
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Hey all. I'm thinking about getting a fault code reader, not only for the Jag (God forbid the wrath of the big cat  ) but also for the Scorpio/Mondeo. The Jag uses the ISO interface while the Fords use the PWM, someone over on the XJ forum said a good laptop based reader is the ElmScan 5 from www.motorscan.net and apparently this should also read the Ford codes too, does anyone have any opinions on it?
Thanks as always.
Regards, Bruce  .
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scorpio_man
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Re: Opinions on ElmScan 5?
« Reply #1 on: Dec 7th, 2006, 8:16pm » |
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hi there
cost wise, there's not much in it. most of us use obd-2, so we can share the 'live' scans. if you get the tricom or above, it will scan most/every type of car.
hth
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TiberiuS
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Re: Opinions on ElmScan 5?
« Reply #2 on: Dec 9th, 2006, 4:23pm » |
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Thanks Andrew. I'm still debating on which one to get, I'm getting myself a laptop for my next course anyway so the scanner sounds like a good idea.
When I get hold of one I'll be able to do scans for members in this part of the country ... if anyone needs one just shout
Regards, Bruce.
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scorpio_man
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Re: Opinions on ElmScan 5?
« Reply #3 on: Dec 9th, 2006, 4:36pm » |
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hi bruce
dowload the free working copy (won't connect to a car) to get a feel for it.
hth
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