Might be better. If it is running really bad, heaven only knows what damage may be done driving it any appreciable distance.

Could you borrow the scanner overnight?

 

Possibly lol I'll have to see what kinda mood the boss mans in I have my 07 ram to drive so theres no real urgency to get the 96 done ice actually been shopping around for scanners

 

HeyYou,
I searched e-bay and found a number of cables and such - mostly from sellers in China. Any suggestion of best one? What I saw were vehicle specific. Is there one that can be used on multiple vehicles? I think this would be really handy.

Where can one find the software to download and how would you know what software works for which cable?

Thanks.

 

There are some freeware apps out there in the world, I have been poking about trying to find one that will do what I want, that doesn't cost an arm and a leg...... I have seen some good software for a hundred bucks or so, but, given the cost of scanners....... that really isn't too bad. PCM Scan looks like it will do everything you would want. Here is a bit more informative page, which also has links to get the correct cable. (probably a better source in any event....) According to popular theory, with the correct cable, you should be able to chat with ANY OBDII compliant vehicle.....

 

That is what I was thinking. I may have to test this theory after I finish this project. i only have 6 different vehicles and would like somthing that would work with the ones that are OBD compliant (a couple are too old).

Thanks.

 

HEy I know it's been awhile Since I updated this thread but I got the fuel sync set and replaced the coil cause my old one went bad and I have the same troubles as before

 

Could you go thru the problem, and what troubleshooting you have done so far, just to reminds us of where we are at? (I don't wanna have to re-read 14 pages....... )

 

Ok this is the problem the truck will not rev past 3500 rpm after rebuilding engine with new cam and pistons does it in gear and in park or neutral Aldo seems to run very rich. The TPS, coil, plugs, iac valve distributor cap and rotor were all replaced. The fuel sync has also been set it was at -8 to start with it's now at +2 and runs a but better but still will not rev up. I have tried setting the comp back to stock via act tuner and it has not helped

 

Have you checked the fuel pressure?

 

Put a vacuum gauge on it, and slowly increase throttle, and see what vacuum does.