obd scanner?

thafoot · #1 October 19th, 2009, 03:27 PM

got a 2003 aviator. lights are starting to flash, most recent being the flashing overdrive light.

doing a google search brings up so many products. does anyone have a recommendation for a scanner for my truck? i assume any scanner i get for my aviator should work for an 04-05 expedition too right?

thanks!

Brooklyn_Al's_Mark8 · #2 October 19th, 2009, 05:33 PM

I have an actron 9175 that serves my purpose and yes an obd 2 scanner will work on both

thafoot · #3 October 20th, 2009, 10:02 AM

thanks for the tip.

these obd 2 scanners, they do all the specific codes right? not just the check engine light?

i always wondered why the scanners that autozone/oreiley uses doesn't read any of the other warning lights on a vehicle.

MM90 · #4 October 20th, 2009, 11:40 AM

Cheap OBD II scanners will only read general codes "ie. P0***" mandated by the Federal Government, not Manufacturer specific codes "ie. P1***". Atleast from my experience most scanners will only check the PCM for codes, some might check the other modules, and the expensive ones will read ABS codes. Just about any OBD II scanner will pull a code and get you started in the right direction relating to a powertrain concern. Hope this helps.

Fordace · #5 October 23rd, 2009, 12:03 PM

Hope you don't have incorrect gear ratio codes....if so, trans must come out and be fixed. Do you have any warranty??

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5R55S/5R55N/5R55W TRANSMISSIONS - SHIFT CONCERNS, LOSS OF 2ND, 3RD AND 5TH GEAR, INCORRECT RATIO DTC'S - PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND REPAIR SERVO PIN BORE WEAR