supercharged88 Member 153 Member For: 16y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Far Nth QLD. Posted 22/07/10 08:15 PM Share Posted 22/07/10 08:15 PM Ihave done a search on all relavent posts on this topic.I am wondering what Scan tool people are using.I am wishing to purchase a scanner to suit BA MK1 through to FG if available.With a preference to also connect to my laptop,if possible.I wish to be able to retrieve error codes and clear them.Also view any available data.Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 18y 22d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 22/07/10 10:20 PM Share Posted 22/07/10 10:20 PM (edited) This is one of the Units I got !CAN BUS OBD 2 OBD2 USB Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner.From : CAN BUS OBD 2 OBD2 USB Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner - eBay Diagnostic Tools, Tools, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 22-Jul-10 20:37:50 AEST)I also payed for and use the software from here. This is the one I like the most.You may download and install ProScan by clicking on the link below. The full version will be installed, but you will not be able to connect to a vehicle without a valid serial number. ... which I got.From : http://www.myscantool.com/download/ *****************And this one will also read ABS codes and much more ..At : MaxiDiag US703 GM/Expensive Daewoo Ford OBD2 Scanner Code Reader - eBay Other, Tools, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 11-Aug-10 21:36:00 AEST) Edited 22/07/10 10:23 PM by f-wolf Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1026793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercharged88 Member 153 Member For: 16y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Far Nth QLD. Posted 23/07/10 09:09 AM Author Share Posted 23/07/10 09:09 AM Thanks for the reply mate.The USB scan interface looks like the go.Seems cheap, $54.In your opinion it works fine.The other scan tool you provided the link for looks good also.I might purchase them both and have a play.Any other options worth looking at. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1026988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercharged88 Member 153 Member For: 16y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Far Nth QLD. Posted 23/07/10 09:15 AM Author Share Posted 23/07/10 09:15 AM Sorry, I think I was looking at the wrong unit.Was the one you refering to $16 or something like that.It says the offer has ended.Do you know where I can purchase one of these units from.Thanks again. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1026992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 18y 22d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 23/07/10 11:47 AM Share Posted 23/07/10 11:47 AM Re Do you know where I can purchase one of these units from.CAN BUS OBD 2 OBD2 USB Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner - eBay Diagnostic Tools, Tools, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 22-Aug-10 19:25:28 AEST) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1027091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercharged88 Member 153 Member For: 16y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Far Nth QLD. Posted 23/07/10 06:57 PM Author Share Posted 23/07/10 06:57 PM Thank you.I paid for both the hand held unit and the USB unit so I will see how they go.I down loaded the software from the link you supplied also,thanks for that.What vehicle have you been using the USB CAN BUS reader with. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1027126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 18y 22d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 24/07/10 12:14 AM Share Posted 24/07/10 12:14 AM (edited) No Problem at all ReWhat vehicle have you been using the USB CAN BUS reader with. *************************Ford BA MKII Turbo 2005Mazda3 MAXX 2010PS, I have send you a PM Edited 24/07/10 12:28 AM by f-wolf Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1027158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 10m 9d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 29/07/10 08:21 AM Share Posted 29/07/10 08:21 AM Xcal2 is the best for a BA and xcal3 for bf on Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1028603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCC miso xr6 Donating Members 317 Member For: 16y 5m 7d Posted 29/10/10 07:42 AM Share Posted 29/10/10 07:42 AM On 29/07/2010 at 8:21 AM, IH8TOADS said: Xcal2 is the best for a BA and xcal3 for bf onHi mate,just wondering how do you retrieve data from the xcal2,do I just plug it in the port an drive,what happens then does it store the info in it, an then just plug it in to my laptop to get the infomation. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1051386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 10m 9d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 29/10/10 08:02 AM Share Posted 29/10/10 08:02 AM You have to log direct to a laptop and then save as a .csv file DTC's you read straight from the xcal device. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/69562-scan-tools-and-laptop-diagnostic-software/#findComment-1051391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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