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Affordable full scan tool for the V6 Fieros (Page 1/4)

Dennis LaGrua

JUN 01, 11:59 AM

We often read about engine problems here on this forum but there are ways to solve them. IMO, there's nothing like a full scan tool to diagnose and pinpoint what is wrong. The Fiero Store came out with an affordable scan tool that works with your laptop that will monitor all sensor parameters dynamically and provide diagnostic information that will help pinpoint what's wrong.
85-88 V6 ECM ALDL Monitor Tool

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dizzie

JUN 02, 11:10 AM

Looks very cool! Have any experience with the unit? If be inclined to purchase it. The only issue for me is that my only machine running Windows is a Mac Mini that I'd have to haul outside with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse! Maybe it could just become the shop computer 😂

Patrick

JUN 02, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by dizzie:

The only issue for me is that my only machine running Windows is a Mac Mini that I'd have to haul outside with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse! Maybe it could just become the shop computer 😂

Another option... Older laptops can be had for next to nothing!

Kitskaboodle

JUN 02, 12:47 PM

I finally put out the cash and bought one. Mine is the other one with the cd. I agree with Patrick. Older laptops are the way to go. I take mine out to the car, put the laptop on the passenger seat, connect the cable, fire up the laptop and away you go. I got my laptop free from work way back around 2005-2006. It’s a Dell Latitude D610. For mine, you can install it as long as you have Windows 7, 8 or 10. I don’t regret putting out the money for it. Ya, it’s a little pricey (for what you get) but it’s a great tool. It’ll come in handy next time when either of my Fiero’s misbehaves.
Kit

Dennis LaGrua

JUN 02, 05:23 PM

My review of that Fiero Store Scan tool shows that it provides a total look at the Fiero V6 engine operation. It shows both numeric values of all sensor outputs and graphic representation . We often get dozens of posts here asking what is wrong with my engine? Best that we can do is guess and suggest. With this scan tool the diagnostics will pinpoint the problem saving time and money that might be spent on the wrong replacement parts.
We have scan tools for all the engine swaps that were done here. HP Tuners is for all OBDII engines like the 3800SC and our personal vehicles. We use the Actron III for a detailed look at the 4,9L in the ragtop, all stock Fiero engines and OBDI engine control.
While I enjoy helping members solve their engine problems an investment in this scan tool greatly helps diagnostics.

Patrick

JUN 02, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

We often get dozens of posts here asking what is wrong with my engine? Best that we can do is guess and suggest. With this scan tool the diagnostics will pinpoint the problem saving time and money that might be spent on the wrong replacement parts.

So often we see posts here, by new members who've shot the parts cannon at their bad/non-running Fiero, and who are now here desperate for some advice. It just blows me away that people will spend hundreds of dollars on the wrong parts... yet not spend less than $100 for a diagnostic tool which will greatly narrow down if not pinpoint the actual problem.

Dennis LaGrua

JUN 02, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

So often we see posts here, by new members who've shot the parts cannon at their bad/non-running Fiero, and who are now here desperate for some advice. It just blows me away that people will spend hundreds of dollars on the wrong parts... yet not spend less than $100 for a diagnostic tool which will greatly narrow down if not pinpoint the actual problem.

Could not agree more that working in the blind using the "buy hundreds in parts and see what happens" approach ends up being the most costly. The technology is there to fix many problems with very little effort, money and minimal skills.

richard in nc

JUN 02, 07:09 PM

i have an older scan tool with a gm osb 1? cord.it tells me a lot of stuff to be osb1.mines a 2.5

Mike in Sydney

JUN 02, 07:15 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

We often read about engine problems here on this forum but there are ways to solve them. IMO, there's nothing like a full scan tool to diagnose and pinpoint what is wrong. The Fiero Store came out with an affordable scan tool that works with your laptop that will monitor all sensor parameters dynamically and provide diagnostic information that will help pinpoint what's wrong.
85-88 V6 ECM ALDL Monitor Tool

This tool was developed by Paul Romsky. It's being sold by the Fiero Store. I have one that I obtained from Paul before the Fiero Store began selling them. The tool is excellent.

Dennis LaGrua

JUN 03, 01:03 PM

Just a note of reference. The Fiero Store scan tool is only good for the 2.8L Fiero V6 right now. It does not work with the 2.5L four cylinder Duke engine