Does anyone have a recommendation on a good scanner which will identify the cylinder which is misfiring? Does this require a PCM and Ford software??? I have a cheap OBDII scanner but it only has 2 buttons and won't give me anything but a PXXXX code. Sometimes the codes aren't specific enough.

THANKS!!

 

That is all the information you need.

What is the DTC code? We can tell you.

 

so your looking with a scan tool with the code informantion also.. there are many that give teh the data and not just a "P" number

 

I have a canobd2 scanner /reader reads generic plus oem specific
and freezeframe emissions as well about 200.00can
hooks right to your home pc

 

So does this give you real-time info? I have been in the truck with a ford mechanic and he had his laptop set up to see the performance of each cylinder. It was VERY easy to see where the problem was coming from. However, looking on eBay, the PCM and ford software is EXPENSIVE! Just trying to see if their are other alternatives.

 

A code scanner and the equipment & software to do what you're talking about are two completely different beasts.

 

you can get a code reader with live data for 50 bucks and up check auto zone...

 

So you think that VatoZone and a Code Reader is what the dealer uses?