is there anything better then and obd scanner

bluebombersfan · 03-14-2009, 11:13 PM

Ive done every basic tune-up possible and am now trying to figure out my next step to take. is there anything more advanced then an obd scanner to check performance or monitor/test sensors or something.
Also if I have no cel light on would this be a waste of time.

racinranger · 03-15-2009, 08:19 PM

a competent technician can diagnose and cure your rough running problem ( like myself) Since you have an obd II vehicle the ford NGS/IDS can pull up alot more than a generic scanner can. Including things like fuel trims and data logging capabilities. Also we have the ability to do power balances and relative compression tests. At this point i sugest you dont guess anymore and take it in to have a qualified technician diagnose your concern before covering your truck in glue, tossing parts at it and seeing what sticks

bluebombersfan · 03-15-2009, 09:32 PM

The ngs/ids stuff you talked about sounds pretty good I might just ask for this specific thing for them to do.
with the Power balance test if they do find a weak cylinder is this similar to a low compression test, meaning theres no simple fixes to this problem?

03-14-2009, 11:13 PM	#1
bluebombersfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Year: 2006 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Sport Engine: 3.0 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	is there anything better then and obd scanner Ive done every basic tune-up possible and am now trying to figure out my next step to take. is there anything more advanced then an obd scanner to check performance or monitor/test sensors or something. Also if I have no cel light on would this be a waste of time.
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03-15-2009, 08:19 PM	#2
racinranger Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tuckerton NJ Year: 2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger FX4 Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Beatings Posts: 277 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (1)	a competent technician can diagnose and cure your rough running problem ( like myself) Since you have an obd II vehicle the ford NGS/IDS can pull up alot more than a generic scanner can. Including things like fuel trims and data logging capabilities. Also we have the ability to do power balances and relative compression tests. At this point i sugest you dont guess anymore and take it in to have a qualified technician diagnose your concern before covering your truck in glue, tossing parts at it and seeing what sticks __________________ Live On The Edge or Die Trying
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03-15-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
bluebombersfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Year: 2006 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Sport Engine: 3.0 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Not to sure what to do The ngs/ids stuff you talked about sounds pretty good I might just ask for this specific thing for them to do. with the Power balance test if they do find a weak cylinder is this similar to a low compression test, meaning theres no simple fixes to this problem? Last edited by bluebombersfan; 03-16-2009 at 11:03 PM. Reason: change wording
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