Hi Guys,

What are people's favorite scan tool for reading and clearing codes that is inexpensive and also works on the CRD?

I am going to need one sooner or later for both the CRD and the Dodge 2500.

Also I have been searching this forum, is there a place listing codes. I have the factory manual, but it says to refer to the "factory code manual".

Thanks!

El Jefe

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El Jefe de Biosmell,
at your service!

2005 Black CRD Limited (18,000) now 130000 miles, GDE Eco-tune, Geordi timing belt job, Weeks delete and ARP studs. New rockers, head gasket, water pump and Etecno 7v plugs while we were in there. 100% Biodiesel 100% of the time!
2001 Dodge 24 valve Forest Green, 6" lift, full Banks Power Kit.

My GDE Ecotune Flash tool!

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Joined the CRD family in July '10. Found a near mint '06 limited, Inferno Red. All stock except lift pump and GDE ECO-Full Torque. Lovin it!

You know I do have the Eco-tune, but I haven't yet picked up their flash tool.

El Jefe

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El Jefe de Biosmell,
at your service!

2005 Black CRD Limited (18,000) now 130000 miles, GDE Eco-tune, Geordi timing belt job, Weeks delete and ARP studs. New rockers, head gasket, water pump and Etecno 7v plugs while we were in there. 100% Biodiesel 100% of the time!
2001 Dodge 24 valve Forest Green, 6" lift, full Banks Power Kit.

Ross-Tech VAGCOM but it works on VW's as well for other control features.

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No longer a CRD or Jeep owner. Selling everything I have, needs to go as I need the room for a project.

My Vag-com that has CAN using it's OBDii mode" has worked with every 96 and newer vehicle I've tried it on. Most recently on my 2000 Cherokee "classic". It had a random misfire on cylinder 3. A common problem with heat causing the injector to overheat. I cured that by fashioning a small aluminum heat shield.

It will give you readings for things like coolant temperature, throttle position, rpm's, ambient air temperature, intake air temperature and more.

But for what it will do on our CRD's it's a expensive solution unless you have a VW too then it's a "must have"

Too bad there's not a "VAG-COM" type solution for Chrysler specific items like VC does for VW's

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Atlantic Blue 06 CRD Limited (his)
Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

Sure a bit out of most's price range but the best out there,getting one after I pay my box off.

http://www1.snapon.com/diagnostics/us/verus

What about that new Ultra Guage? I hear it's awesome and does a ton of stuff for $40. Will it work with the CRD?

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2005 Stone White KJ Limited CRD 4x4
Off-Road Pkg
Trac-Lok
Emu 790s/948s
Skyjacker H7088s rear/Bilsteins front
15x7 Black Rock Lobos/31x10.50 Firestones
GDE HOT Tune + TCM Tune
Euro TC
CB radio
Thrush Turbo muffler
AEM DryFlow filter

I posted a request on Ultragauge's forum, and got replied quite fast, actually! Basically, they said it was impossible to test every possible combinations out there (understandable!), but a few Liberty owners confirmed the product's viability with their vehicle (except this is with the 3.7L), which makes it irrelevant for CRD owners.

Reading the online owner manual, I could see they have particular adjustable settings, as far as the Chrysler 9141 protocol is concerned. It basically prevents constant protocol readout, though I doubt this would suffice to avoid issues (there is a constant heartbeat pinging going on)...

Still, it looks interesting for the price... Heck, I may even be willing to serve as a guinea pig and buy one! Worst case, if unable to use it in operating mode, it still can be useful to read code and reset them.

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RIP 10/31/2012
Green Metallic 2006 CRD Limited
GDE Hot tune ~ Pre-F37 TCM ~ Transgo shift kit ~ MagnaFlow ~ Homemade Provent ~ OME 2" lift & Airlift ~ Samco ~ Euro TC ~ Lift pump ~ Nylon fan blade & Hayden clutch ~ Etc!

I have this http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9125-PocketScan-Code-Reader/dp/B0007LEG2K, and it has worked quite well for reading codes and turning off the MIL. ~$60

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2005 Limited CRD

iPhone specifically, probably other smart phones too, google search iPhone obdII reader. I am gonna buy one of the non-wifi or bt interfaces. I like the cable and it charges the phone too IPhone obd software looks to be pretty amazing and comparatively, CHEAP!

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05 No F37!
GDE HOT
In-tank Lift Pump
Dynomax Super Turbo 2.5
EU TC
Hankook ATm's (245's)
Factory Crap Catcher Floor Mats

Sold 05/11.

But will it work on a Sprinter NCV3?

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20 year owner of Libby CRD!
2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

Eh... I went hog wild on that idea and wish I'd spent the time and resources elsewhere. When it works it's nice, but frequently it fails to load and/or freezes. I'm hoping updates will cure some of the issues.

I would go a different direction if you want serious data acquisition and control via either dedicated ODBII boxes, or one of the better PC based solutions like AutoEngenuity with their additional Enhanced Chrysler Expansion pack.

Will the digital scanguage/ ultraguage units show things like boost pressure and EGT temperature on our Jeeps? Something electronic would be much simpler to install. Plus you could see trouble codes.

And.. looking at the Scan Guage I noticed this note: "Jeep Liberty with the diesel engine does not report fuel use or trip functions and some of the gauges. Unless the recall ECU software update has been completed." What does it mean by "recall ECU software update"?

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2005 Stone White KJ Limited CRD 4x4
Off-Road Pkg
Trac-Lok
Emu 790s/948s
Skyjacker H7088s rear/Bilsteins front
15x7 Black Rock Lobos/31x10.50 Firestones
GDE HOT Tune + TCM Tune
Euro TC
CB radio
Thrush Turbo muffler
AEM DryFlow filter

Yes if you add the correct software just like any other scanner.

Anybody using an OBD II scanner on their iphone/pod or other smartphone on their CRD or any vehicle? Seems like a good idea to me if it works.

Yea, I already commented with my experience. I have GoLink hardware and DashCommand software, which is one of the more thorough ODB applications, but it's frustrating using it due to frequent freezes and errors where it can't communicate with, or find the interface.

FYI, I have used the tool on quite a few vehicles, BMW-Toyota and so far all the other ones were fine and communicated correctly. I remember reading on here that many, if not most generic scanners have connectivity issues. I can't quote the thread exactly, but something to the effect of mopar's software working like a virus to hack into the VM software control. Troll around on here enough and you'll find the thread.

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05 No F37!
GDE HOT
In-tank Lift Pump
Dynomax Super Turbo 2.5
EU TC
Hankook ATm's (245's)
Factory Crap Catcher Floor Mats

Sold 05/11.

I believe it was known as F31, done because the CRD worked with almost no OBDII tools except Chryslers. I believe the Feds pushed Chrysler to make the CRD more compliant.
Lewis

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Mail Rated 2005 Red CRD Sport with large rectangular hole in top right behind the EVIC and above the heated leather seats.
2004 Jetta TDI