need a scanner
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need a scanner
Anyone recommend a good scanner for a 2nd gen Dakota?
I tried a few cell ph aps they gave me nothing but the code a p0420 Catalytic Converter.
My Catalytic Converter has only 60k on it so I'm thinking O2 problem. Pulled 2 plugs they look perfect tail pipe is a little sooty. Rebuilt the engine in 2018 runs good all the cell ph apps say no pending codes or stored codes just the p0420 autozone gave me the same info p0420.
I want to get a look at fuel trim see whats going on so Anyone recommend a good scanner around $50.
Engine 2.5 one down one up O2 all exhaust system in excellent shape.
I tried a few cell ph aps they gave me nothing but the code a p0420 Catalytic Converter.
My Catalytic Converter has only 60k on it so I'm thinking O2 problem. Pulled 2 plugs they look perfect tail pipe is a little sooty. Rebuilt the engine in 2018 runs good all the cell ph apps say no pending codes or stored codes just the p0420 autozone gave me the same info p0420.
I want to get a look at fuel trim see whats going on so Anyone recommend a good scanner around $50.
Engine 2.5 one down one up O2 all exhaust system in excellent shape.
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I installed Torque Pro not much help yet need to learn it better.
all I could find was O2 v the down stream O2 had a lower v than the upper not sure what that means?
I'm so used to everything I see on the youtube channels that give a ton of info but those scanners cost $500 and up.
This is the tool I need not bad for $160.
all I could find was O2 v the down stream O2 had a lower v than the upper not sure what that means?
I'm so used to everything I see on the youtube channels that give a ton of info but those scanners cost $500 and up.
This is the tool I need not bad for $160.
Last edited by 98DAKAZ; Oct 12, 2019 at 09:58 PM.
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I'm not sure if this has what u need but it does have fuel trim an 02 readings on each bank.
Its CarSys.,also MotorData obd. But I like the 1st one.
No cost.
Yea apps with more features likely cost more but in some areas the autozone rents a pretty good obd2 scanner/ reader [the higher end one that reads ABS too]
Its CarSys.,also MotorData obd. But I like the 1st one.
No cost.
Yea apps with more features likely cost more but in some areas the autozone rents a pretty good obd2 scanner/ reader [the higher end one that reads ABS too]
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Yea I've been checking its features out found the fuel trim stuff. So in the morning I will re-scan it.
What should the trim setting look like if I remember short and long should be equal.
First time trying to understand these things.
I found this vid
What should the trim setting look like if I remember short and long should be equal.
First time trying to understand these things.
I found this vid
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Aftermarket cats, if that's what you got, can go bad quick. They get stingy with the precious metals. Back in the day, my wife had a Corolla that she replaced the cat every 1-2 years before she decided to sell it. I purchased a Walker cat and it was warrantied for five years, but sold the car long before the period was up. Don't know how it's holding up, but that wasn't too bad.
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I think it was a walker cat it was installed 2008 so its been 10 years I don't have many miles on it for 10 years.
Oh well I just want to be sure that's the problem before I spend the money.
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Oh well I just want to be sure that's the problem before I spend the money.
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