Is there a list of Live Data a guy should be able to read IF he has the correct reader?  I have an Innova 3160d (circa 2013), and hooked it to my truck.  I only had 6-7 pieces of data to view.  Reading the 100 page manual and visiting their website didn't help.

 

A code was set last night and I checked it this morning.  There was more data on the "snapshot" screen from when the code was set than I get when I push the Live Data button on my scan tool.

I'm willing to plunk down more money for a good gauge/tool/whatever, but first want to know what I'll actually be able to see.  No, a genuine DRBIII is not in the budget.  What can be viewed with a Scangauge II, etc.?  I seem to remember Mopar1973Man writing that he's gone away from recommending Scangauge, but I don't remember what the new preference is.

 

As a side note, should my TPS reading be at 11% when idling in the driveway, or is that an indicator I failed to calibrate the APPS after disconnecting the batteries at some point?

 

Since my signature is too long to be allowed:

2001.5 Quad Cab Long Bed, 4WD, Auto, ~275,000 miles

Almost "stock".  4" exhaust, ISSPRO fuel pressure gauge (5-12 PSIG), 200F Thermostat, 3rd 17" Gen wheels with stock-type tires.  Lucky to get 16.5 MPG, and I drive conservatively.

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13 minutes ago, LorenS said:

As a side note, should my TPS reading be at 11% when idling in the driveway, or is that an indicator I failed to calibrate the APPS after disconnecting the batteries at some point?

 

Someone messed with the voltage adjustment. TPS should read ZERO at idle. 

 

13 minutes ago, LorenS said:

I seem to remember Mopar1973Man writing that he's gone away from recommending Scangauge, but I don't remember what the new preference is.

 

I ditched ScanGauge because of all the trouble to code in new gauges or data. There is no data logging function either. That lead me to change over to OBDLink LX which is what I've got now. It automagically can detect all data on the bus without programming. Then all the common apps out there have data logging features. Then its also cordless, so you can be at the engine bay with your mobile device and still see all the gauges without cord keeping you to the cab. 

 

I've been know to pull into the garage close the door and have the truck cooling down and being able to watch all the gauges still from upstairs in the living room. 

Edited November 9, 20186 yr by Mopar1973Man

https://www.snapon.com/diagnostics/us/VERUSPRO

 

This is what I have. It reads every PID available for the given engine. It is out of most people's budget though.

I'm afraid my willingness to spend 4-figures on this type of tool is somewhat lacking considering it's not my vocation!

 

Thank you, gentlemen, for the recommendations.  I'll pick up the OBDlink LX.  I hope my old 7" tablet has the correct operating system version so I can put it back to use for more than streaming Pandora to my boombox...

Should... I used a cheap $40 tablet on mine for years. 

mike is there a reason that you selected the XL over the MX ? just the vehicles that you own dont have aneed for the MX ?

 

i am looking at purchasinf one of the above, but having newer gm vehicles, i leaning on the MX version.

 

Your thoughts...

 

I got MX, not that I need it but few more bucks might as well have it. Actually used it once on someone's I know Suburban

from what i can see, that is the difference...it works on more vehicles.

 

i have a 13 suburban, 17 GMC 2500, 02 Ram 2500...

This topic interests me as I too am interested in an OBDII reader for my 1998.5 24V 2500 truck. I am hesitant to buy one as my understanding is not all OBDII readers can read all the codes in my truck. I did try one that was for sale locally for my ABS code, and found that it could not read it. 

 

This suggested reader above will not work for me either as it is not able to work with a Mac iphone. I am open to suggestions on an OBDII reader that will work with my truck. Thanks.

Nearly no obd reader will pull and codes, it's a different bus than what they read. 

 

Any run of the mill reader will pull engine and pcm codes.

I received my OBDLink LX today and downloaded the app to my phone and laptop.  I'll try this thing out on the way home from work; I can hardly wait to see what information is available for me to over analyze and fret over! 

On 11/9/2018 at 4:14 PM, 04Mach1 said:

https://www.snapon.com/diagnostics/us/VERUSPRO

 

This is what I have. It reads every PID available for the given engine. It is out of most people's budget though.

I'm considering getting something from snap on but here in uk it has to be 18.2 software or above, before 18.2 our software only had generic US capability and the domestic was not included, they must have decided at 18.2 it was easier to just do one release, does the verus/18.2 + read more than engine codes as I have an old Bowser Electronics program on an old laptop and that will read all engine codes, certainly reads more than a Snap On MT 2500

2 hours ago, LorenS said:

I can hardly wait to see what information is available for me to over analyze and fret over!

 

Not much really. 

• Intake Air Temperature
• Coolant Temperature
• Engine Load 
• MAP
• RPM
• MPH
• Volts

and a few more I can't remember right now. But then the rest is all calculated information from the given information from the port. Like, estimate GPH fuel flow, MPG gauge. etc. Basically, the OBDII port can't provide any more than there are sensors for.

I drove home with it hooked up, love it! Forgot to set fueling to "direct", or whatever it is.

1. Is there an easy way to offset "boost"? As is, in my head I subtract 15 psi.

2.  It's 33 degrees outside and my IAT finally got to the 90s after a run down the interstate followed by stop and go traffic; should my planned grille inserts help get that over 100 degrees and into better MPG?

 

I recently installed a 200 degree Stant super-stat since I don't tow heavy. Takes a long drive to get it that high.

5 hours ago, wil440 said:

I'm considering getting something from snap on but here in uk it has to be 18.2 software or above, before 18.2 our software only had generic US capability and the domestic was not included, they must have decided at 18.2 it was easier to just do one release, does the verus/18.2 + read more than engine codes as I have an old Bowser Electronics program on an old laptop and that will read all engine codes, certainly reads more than a Snap On MT 2500

It will read and clear fault codes on every module on the vehicle being scanned. I can do things like TPMS programming, speedo calibration for different gear ratios, program injector trim codes, calibrate VGT actuators, do cylinder cutouts, idle speed balance testing, relative compression test, forced DPF regens, etc... I haven't really found anything my Verus won't do on a light duty vehicle. Of course with the medium and heavy duty vehicles I still have to use OEM software on a laptop like Cat, Cummins, Detroit, Paccar,  Volvo, etc...

 

For light duty you can't beat the Verus for functionality but it does come at a hefty price and periodic updates need purchased to keep up with new vehicles. I can't do anything other than read and clear fault codes with 2018's yet until I purchase the newest update.

2 hours ago, 04Mach1 said:

It will read and clear fault codes on every module on the vehicle being scanned. I can do things like TPMS programming, speedo calibration for different gear ratios, program injector trim codes, calibrate VGT actuators, do cylinder cutouts, idle speed balance testing, relative compression test, forced DPF regens, etc... I haven't really found anything my Verus won't do on a light duty vehicle. Of course with the medium and heavy duty vehicles I still have to use OEM software on a laptop like Cat, Cummins, Detroit, Paccar,  Volvo, etc...

 

For light duty you can't beat the Verus for functionality but it does come at a hefty price and periodic updates need purchased to keep up with new vehicles. I can't do anything other than read and clear fault codes with 2018's yet until I purchase the newest update.

Thats what I'm looking for as I don't think here the local garage would be bothered to even plug in on a american vehicle even if they had something that would work partly due to not being able to pick the phone up to get parts in 2 hours to further rip customers off.

I do have Cat Et and SIS at work but struggle withour Volvo stuff as diagnostic software not leased here at least for excavators and dumptrucks.

 

 

8 hours ago, wil440 said:

Thats what I'm looking for as I don't think here the local garage would be bothered to even plug in on a american vehicle even if they had something that would work partly due to not being able to pick the phone up to get parts in 2 hours to further rip customers off.

I do have Cat Et and SIS at work but struggle withour Volvo stuff as diagnostic software not leased here at least for excavators and dumptrucks.

 

 

 

I would suggest checking https://diesellaptops.com.

 

I'm pretty sure trucks and equipment will both use Volvo PTT. 

Wow. Just took a look at diesellaptops, IF their combined software covers what it says it does then there would be nothing like it here in uk and cost isn't bad at 8k ish

I've been looking at a Verus which to be fair was at a good price on the bay just up the road from me (well 40 miles... keep having to remind myself that most on here would class that as next door ) after a little looking around on tinternet it appears snap on no longer support the original verus with software, this appears to have stopped around 2016/17 AND the thing still used keys which I do have a fair amount of from owning a brick, looks like the same story from SO with diagnostic kit... buy this for $$$$££££ then in a few years we chop you right off..... buy this for $$$$£££££... groundhog day every few years.

Now this really does pain me to ask but anyone have experience of Autel as in the maxis or other kit they sell, it pains me as I don't buy anything from *****a if I can help it but vehicle manufacturers don't play nice so why should I.

Anything I do get if I jump will have to do all and as much as possible both US, EU and the rest as I figure there's a bit of £ in a plugin when some are charging £160 just to connect, land rover/range rover rubbish is one and to be fair to the poor guy that just can't afford to do dealer or garage, I've just helped a guy I work with who pays £500 per month child maintenance, earns minimum wage with a peugoet POS 1.1 ... charge.. nothing as he has nothing.

On 11/16/2018 at 2:25 AM, wil440 said:

Wow. Just took a look at diesellaptops, IF their combined software covers what it says it does then there would be nothing like it here in uk and cost isn't bad at 8k ish

I'm moving back to Denver, CO in the near future and am considering starting my own business. I've been considering buying the $8k kit myself. 

 

https://diesellaptops.com/TEXA-Truck-and-Off-Highway-Combo-Diagnostic-Tool-TEXA-TRUCK-OHW-LAPTOP.htm