Ford Diagnostic Codes

[bwingler]

I am on a quest to build a cable to hook to my laptop to read the computer and codes, like what the repair shops use. I have the software but can't find any info on building a cable. Found plenty of diagrams for a gm cable. Anybody out there done this or can point me in the right direction.

Thanks All,
Barry

 

[ExploderHOKIE]

i don't have any info for ya...sorry...but it sounds like a great idea...where did u get the software??

 

[BrooklynBay]

I remember seeing something like this years ago in a computer magazine. It was a cable which connects to the serial port. The port receives the pulse train from the Ford computer, and the software deciphers the pulses into a list of codes with explainations.

 

[Taries]

Is this what you are looking for?

does this sound like it


"Ford diagnostics software allows you to perform complete diagnostics of all 1994-present Ford models. Diagnostics is performed via OBD-II connector (which is located near steering wheel)."

Unlike other universal Ford car scanner tools which only read fault codes, this software performs nearly ALL the functions like the original dealer diagnostic tool. Our Ford diagnostic interface contains K-Line multiplexor, CAN-BUS interfaces and SAE J1850 bus (both PWM and VPW).

The following diagnostic functions are supported:

Read identification
Displays complete identification of control unit, e.g. part number, software/hardware version, manufacturer, etc...

Read fault codes
Displays all stored and pending fault codes with complete description (e.g. "Rail pressure - too low pressure").
Program supports report printing or copy to clipboard.

Clear fault codes
This function clears all stored fault codes and other diagnostic information.

Auto-scan (complete car scan/test)
Detects all Ford ECUs (electronic control units) installed in car and reads all diagnostic fault codes.

Measured Values
Program displays live Data like Engine Speed, Battery voltage, Oxygen Sensor, Coolant Temperature, etc. Values can be displayed in graph, 9 values at once, or full listing (all measured values). Logging to file is also supported, which allows offline analysis.

Actuator test
Actuator test activates particular actuator (e.g. turn on fuel pump, lock/unlock wheel, lock/unlock doors, cut off fuel, etc..)

Programming functions/Adaptation
This feature is of great importance in all vehicles because systems like Engine control units, Immobilizers, Airbags, Alarms, Body Control Units, and some others, require you to perform reset or programming procedures after car repair is done, or even configuration after replacing broken Control Unit.

Hardware and software requirements
Software requires at least Intel Celeron/Pentium III 400 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 50MB free HDD space and USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) and Microsoft Windows 98 SR2/2000/XP with the latest service pack installed.

 

[MD3rdgenranger]

whats the program called?