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mcerd1

posted on 31/7/17 at 08:51 AM Reply With Quote
Recommend me an ABS Scan Tool

I've been having some issues with the tin-top recently - the short version is I need an ABS scan tool to read the codes as well as cycle the valves to get it all bled

can anyone recommend a tool that will get the job done without breaking the bank ? (its a 2008 ford c max if that makes any odds)





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obfripper

posted on 31/7/17 at 12:36 PM Reply With Quote
Cheap and cheerful is forscan and an elm327 interface, usually bundled together on ebay for 15-20quid.
It will read most if not all modules fitted to your vehicle for codes and live data.
There is some support for abs bleed functions, but it is a model specific function.

Avoid f-super interfaces, the supplied software does not do what is claimed and they are not compatible with forscan software either.

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big_wasa

posted on 31/7/17 at 06:18 PM Reply With Quote
For a ford, as above.

https://passionford.com/forum/ford-focus-st/492781-gem-module.html

I got the dongle in the link and it seems to work fine. Reads WAY more than a cheap elm and torque.

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britishtrident

posted on 31/7/17 at 06:22 PM Reply With Quote
Ford Ford bidrectional activation with Forscan a modified ELM327 will do the job see http://www.scantool-direct.co.uk/ford-elm327-modified-hscan-mscan-switch-forscan.html





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mcerd1

posted on 2/8/17 at 07:30 AM Reply With Quote
cheers guys

any recommendations for a a stand alone tool that would cover this and the basic OBDII functions (as my old MS509 is starting to die and I'm not sure my laptop is up to the job....)





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obfripper

posted on 2/8/17 at 12:59 PM Reply With Quote
There's not any that i know of that will definately do the bleeding procedure (unless you're spending 500+), autel al619a does eobd, airbag and abs along with some bi-directional functions but does not state what models are covered. It looks to be US orientated so may not cover mk2 focus/cmax as they were never released in the us, they got a facelift of the mk1 with a duratec engine, followed by the mk3.

There is also a forscan android app that will work with wifi versions of the elm327 interface like this:
Modified ELM327 Forscan Ford Focus Mondeo Kuga S-Max WIFI ANDROID

The app is about £3.50 and afaik supports all functions that the desktop program does, so should do abs bleed etc.
The wifi one should also work with a desktop pc if it's in wifi range.

Dave

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britishtrident

posted on 2/8/17 at 04:25 PM Reply With Quote
Scantool manufacturers tend not to give too many details on what exactly a tool will do on a given make and model, often some bi-directional controls are on the tool's menu don't actually work properly.
I would suggest you c0ntat the uK agents for Autel, Launch and Foxwell ( gendan.co.uk) directly and also Scantool-direct.co.uk
The Foxwell NT510FD is the most likely to meet your requirements Link

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britishtrident

posted on 7/8/17 at 02:08 PM Reply With Quote
From Scantool Direct website







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