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Originally Posted by arctictraveller
Can you elaborate on how your fancy new software assists in trouble shooting, I've not heard of it before. Thanks......
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I've been eye balling the AutoEnginuity software for years but just never committed to get it. Fore those not familiar Ford Dealers have the most comprehensive software for all Ford products, including my Van. This type of software goes way, way down past just a trouble code reader. But it's very expensive subscription, I think costing thousands per year. So allegedly the next best thing is AutoEnginuity which isn't quite as thorough, but close, and way better than a code reader. The parts of the Van I'm looking to be able to get into are ABS, Air Bag as well as deeper into the EMCU, plus the ability to Data Log. This is what I had available for Subarus and it was a huge help.
AE uses a laptop and a cord dongle to the OBD II port. The "cord" has some computer equipment at the plug so it's a little more than just a cord. I purchased straight from AE and bought the "Scan Tool" which is the cord and basic software plus the "Ford Enhancement" which gives the full functionality I'm looking for. Side note - what is cool about this over the Subaru software, it is not married to one vehicle so I can use it as much as I want. If only I owned more fords.
I'm just starting to explore it and honestly don't know that much about it yet. I'm also not sure why AutoEnginuity seems to be a heated topic on the Ford forums. So far it seems like what I'm looking for to continued success wrenching on my van.
Here is the link:
https://www.autoenginuity.com/produc...d-family-ei01/
From a different topic but you guys probably know this about me by now.