Code scanner NEEDED

[DUVALINCOLN]

I was looking into getting a code scanner for my 2004 Lincoln LS. What kind of scanner would you suggest I purchase that will read the codes and erase if needed?

 

[1bad4.6l]

an obd2 one preferably.

 

[SoonerLS]

an obd2 one preferably.

OBDII won't help you; you need a CAN-compatible scanner to read '03-'06 LS codes. The one that's normally recommended is AutoEnginuity's ScanTool ( http://www.autoenginuity.com/products.html ), but it's a bit on the expensive side, and you have to supply your own laptop or PDA to use it.

I saw a scanner at Wal-Mart that is called the CANOBD (or something like that), which had a very reasonable price (under $100). Unfortunately, aside from having CAN in the product name, I couldn't find any evidence that it will actually read CAN codes.

 

[Quik LS]

yep - many threads on this - I too use Autoenginuity - http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=48926

 

[joegr]

yep - many threads on this - I too use Autoenginuity - http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=48926

Have you tried their latest software? It looks like it requires a hardware upgrade. It also looks like it adds some useful features like PATS programming, seat position calibration, injector buzz tests, ...

 

[Quik LS]

I am on version 8 now - the only thing I needed to do was get a new license code for my extended Ford pack.

 

[Silver_LS]

How about a way to remove the P N rev limiter

 

[gcwimmer]

How about a way to remove the P N rev limiter

1st gen with a SCT Xcal and a tune, so far no success with the 2nd Gen like yours.

 

[pektel]

You can read/clear dtc's with an xcal.

I almost bought the autoenginuity scantool from the guy I bought my shop manuals from (eL eS was his username IIRC). I wish I would have.

 

[1bad4.6l]

I was being a smartass, I am plenty aware of scantool software, and yes I love using my new ethos.

 

[DUVALINCOLN]

You Lincoln Guru's are the best, thanks for the info.