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Review on AUTOPHIX OBD2 Scanner Code Reader for Ford Lincoln Mercury, 7150 Full Systems Diagnostic Scanner Tool with Engine, πŸš— ABS, SRS, SAS, BMS, EPB, TPMS, Transmission, DPF Regen, Oil Reset - Suitable for All Ford Cars After 1991 by James Small

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just read my FICM's voltage on 6.0 Diesel

This reader configured to work on Fords made it easy to find the dates I bought the reader for. I wanted to get a FICM voltage reading for my 2007 F350 6.0 Diesel. At idle it felt like it was running a little low, but within spec. I took it for a walk, still checking with my reader and saw that the voltage drop under acceleration went out of spec to 35v. Without a good Ford matched reader this would be hard to tell, especially if you plan on doing this test Voltmeter under the hood. If I used the underhood method I wouldn't be able to walk with it and catch the problem. Best $100 I spent on this reader considering the cost of FICM and the cost of paying someone to fix a diesel engine misfire problem. It's hard to say they would tell me this is wrong and needs to be fixed. Good news: I have my own reader for the next time I want to check something. Bonus: It disconnects the car's power supply when plugged into the socket. That means the next time I want to use it, it won't have dead, corroded batteries.

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Hard to tell