well if the scan tool works for yours, then it will work. i was just told that it wont work with our OBDI trucks. ive never tried because of it. but at the same time, im a lil more mechanically inclined, and was taught to track down the problem at the root by listening to different sounds the problem area is making compared to the sound its supposed to be making..

im also not sure if my EGR is stuck open or closed, cuz i would assume that would make a difference in the way the truck runs more than the fact that the EGR is defective..

 

Which scanner would anyone recomend to purchase to help dignose this issue because im tired of only setting engine codes and having to do the key trick to get them to flash. iv been looking at this one from summit but has mixed reviews


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUN-CP9150/

 

I personally have a Autoxray scan tool. I like it in some ways and in other ways I don't. It has live streaming of your engine controls and sensors, but it will not give you the sensor & accuator tests to see if something is amiss when the engine is off. I have been doing some research on upgrading to something better. The one that sticks in my mind the most is the auto enginuity scan tool ( www.autoenginuity.com ) which is basically software you add to your laptop and the cables to hook up your laptop to your vehicle. The only problem is it is cashy. For the Dodge/Chrysler application, I believe it is around $500.00, but it will do pretty much everything that a dealership can do plus give you performance data as well. There are others on the market that will give you live streaming of data that are considerably cheaper, but they will not do some of the things you need to determine specific problems. Also the information that you get from sensors doesn't tell you much unless you have a baseline to go by. The internet can help out with that in many situations, but it can be a problem. A factory service manual, which you can find on ebay sometimes is also a big help in determining where to look for problems like yours. It will let you know what sensors are involved in the problem, where they are on your vehicle, and how to remove and install them. I buy a factory service manual for all my vehicles. They are somewhat expensive, but I beleive they have saved me many times the money they cost to buy. Good luck!

 

Doug2287 that website as well as tons others are for OBDII which is 1996-up. For OBD1 95-down you will need a DRBII which is a full scanner. Most shops/dealers don't use them anymore. You can find good deals on them used at www.amazon.com or www.ebay.com or www.craigslist.org

I have the Autoxray also. I thought of calling them up and seeing if they have any other software available.

 

I do like the scan tool software only thing is i cant go back to OBD1 which is very important i do how ever like it because it will help me dignose future problems if they arrize with my SRT8 cherokee and my 09 cummins or any other Chrysler brand car, truck, suv. thanks for the link i may get this either way

 

I have a Innova scanner for OBD 1&2. Works great. The newer model scannes ABS codes as well. Wished I had that model.
Similar to this one.

 

what does the code 34 mean

 

34* Speed control vacuum or vent circuit short or open condition detected OR speed control switch input outside accepted range.

It's all in the FAQ.....