Everyone here talks bout using scantools for different reason, timing being one of them, So whats the best two or three of these to try to get a hold. Price ? where to find them ?

Best would be a TechI Tech II capable like GM would have.The price is $5000 new.


Next is snap-on MT-2500 Over $1000 new, don't remember The exact price but seen on ebay.(Has to have cartirdge for 6.5 possibly) Memory reset and Timing learn functions.


The there's what i have, no functions all sensor readouts. $350 new plus a palm or laptop needed.


Then you can get a DTC scanner that will still be a few hundred and only clears and reads DTC's.

Bowtie, I'm not sure a MT2500 will work on a OBD-I for time set, I have a modified routine that works on my OBD_II takes a little longer with it than a T-2 but it does work.


MT2500s are pretty common many small garages have them, find one of thos and see if they can set time with it, or call Snap-On. Ebay usuaqlly has them at pretty good prices if you trust the deal, or a lot of Times your local snap-on guy will have one he took in for trade for the newer model.


One thing I like about my MT2500 it works on other mfr as well with the right setup. T2 has more capability but is GM only IIRC

any body ever use a xray scan tool? got one off ebay device seems too work fine but when i hook it up to truck it say "vechicle not responding"..http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif rent a newer modle from local auto parts does the same.. had my mech look at my truck and he used his snap on no problems (go figure) and he thinks i might have a bad ecm.. anybody have any info on this or could this be from ecm??

Check your diagnostic connector/harness, if mine isn't plugged in correctly I'll get that message, also is your X ray tool a OBDI or OBDII only, I had to buy a adapter to make my scanner which was OBD-I only, be capable of working both systems.

Does anyone know about this software? I have a Dell Axim X5 and thought this may be better than a simple scanner?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2487377080&catego ry=43989

Ease has the same thing. I think you're going to want to make sure your diesel truck will be readable by the software. Most that don't specify won't read a diesel.

xray scan tool is obdI only but is upgradeable to the obdII for additonal $$$. i have a new harness on its way and should be here wed. is the adapter for I or II and whats in your thruck??

Scotty,


96+ is OBDII , I have OBD II