Did a search and came up with very little. Do you like it. I read they don't read the O2 sensors in the Fords? But how about the overall diagnostics and scanning infomation? Thanks.

 

I have an AutoXray scanner and I really like it. Although I don't own a ford, I have used it on my neighbors 97 ford ranger to see why his SES light on and it turned out to be one of his O2 sensors. I can't remember if it actually read the O2 readings while it was running. I know it does on my 98 Chevy truck. Here is their website. www.autoxray.com

Wayne

 

http://www.autotap.com/welcome.html

AutoTap is cheaper, but runs through a PC. It does a lot more than pull codes. A good friend of mine turned me onto it.

 

Thanks guys. I just got mine today. I was hoping for a trouble code; due to the bad gas mileage I get. But everything read fine. The scanner is only able to read two O2 sensors.

 

jupiterak,
Did you get the AutoXray scanner? You can get the enhanced OBDII update for $49.99 and it gives you alot more information.

I thought about getting autotap but I didn't have a lap top computer and didn't want to buy one. Its also only good for OBDII vehicles I bought the AutoXray scanner that came with all of the cables capable of scanning most all computer controled vehicle from 1982 to present. Have fun with yours.


Wayne

 

wtd...Do you mind telling me what you paid for the AutoXray? Thanks, yoshi

 

Yoshi,
I paid $349 for mine. It came with five different cables, a hard plastic case, and an owners manual. I later bought the computer interface cable and software so I could download the information from the scanner to the computer. You can also update the scanner software with this cable. The cable was $75.

After I bought mine, I found a place that was selling it for $313.

Go to the autoXray website and they have some links to various places that sell the scanner. One of these was the one that had it for $313.

 

wtd- I just got the OBD II scanner for $250.00. If I can get the complete kit for $313.00. Then I'm gonna return it.

Thanks for the tip. I'll look into that.

 

jupiterak,
I just checked and they don't have it for $313 anymore. Its now $349. I did find a place that sells the whole kit including the PC link cable and software for $399 which is a good deal.

 

WTD- Thanks I checked out OnTool.com.

http://www.ontool.com/store/search?manufacturers=441

I'm definitely sending mine back and getting the $399.00 kit. I'll give you a shout if I have any problems. Thanks again.



*UPDATE* I just called Ontool.com and they don't stock the Autoxray but they order from the manufacturer and have it shipped to you. Also, they have a promotion for a free Chilton's shop manual ('82-'97) model years.

 

jupiterak,
I'm glad I could be of help. I think you will enjoy the scanner. I have found out that different vehicles give different information. My 98 ext-cab Z-71 only gave 52 parameters of information using the enhanced OBDII upgrade. I did a 96 2500 chevy van that gave 82 parameters of information. We both had 350's. I just found it interesting that an older vehicle would give more info than a newer one.

Wayne