Product Description
Equus Ford Code Reader Extension Cable for EPI3145
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #69 in Automotive
- Color: Taiwan
- Brand: Equus
- Model: 3140
- Dimensions: 10.25″ h x 3.00″ w x 15.00″ l, 4.00 pounds
Features
- Provides SAE enhanced Live Data – views, records, and plays back live PCM data streams
- Designed to retrieve diagnostic codes in all OBD2 (1996 and newer) and some of the most popular OBD1 (1981 to 1995) vehicles
- Communicates with all OBD 2 protocols: C.A.N. (Controller Area Network), ISO 9141, J1850PWM, J1850VPW, KWP 2000 ISO 14230-4
- Displays Freeze Frame Data
- Unique patented all-in-one screen display and LED display make diagnosis quick and easy
The Equus 3140 Innova Dignostic Code Scanner is an enhanced scan tool that is loaded with many professional features. If you are new to diagnostic scanners, this handy tool connects to your vehicle, scans various parts of your car, truck or SUV, and retrieves a list of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and code definitions from your vehicle’s computer. But even if you’re a veteran to scanners and auto repair, you’ll be impressed with the new functionality that Equus has added to the 3140. This device not only scans your vehicle, it also allows you to freeze-frame live timing and pinpoint your vehicle’s problem. Instead of having to recreate a scenario over and over again, you can now playback the timing to scrutinize all the data and make a clear diagnosis. Combine this with Internet connectivity and the ability to interface with a PC, and you have a powerful, professional diagnostic scanner in the palm of your hand.
Customer Reviews
Excellent Scan tool for a great price
I’ve been working on cars a while now and I’ve used a few of these type of code readers/scanners (Snap-on and Mac) and I’ve found that this one does almost everything you would expect a pro model to do and a price that can’t be beat. Shows everything you really need to know, the screen is very large and easy to read, the button layout is good, but can be confusing at first, there should have been an extra button or two as some of the controls do double or triple duty, you have to read the manual and have it on hand until you get used to the controls. I’ve used it right away to diagnose a problem in my late model truck and have plugged it in to a number of makes and models with great success. It’s results are almost as detailed as say the Snap-on, but it costs 1/10 the price! The included software is nice, but not as full featured as it should be in saving data results. I highly recommend doing a firmware update to the unit, mine shipped with firmware 1.0 and the new firmware v2 adds some extra diagnostic functions, such as advanced DTC codes for some makes and updates the DTC code library in the unit, the unit seemed to read live data faster as well. Being able to read OBD I codes is a plus, but there are many limitations on the makes and models, a glaring omission is the lack of Nissan OBD I (Just because I own a older Nissan!). I do all my own repairs and would highly recommend this unit. The unit comes with two nylon cases, one for the unit, OBD II cable, manual and the other for pc serial cable and OBD I adapters and the cases zip together for easy transport. I do have one big complaint, this is 2007, who uses serial connectors anymore? my laptop does not even have one, I have to go out and buy a serial to USB2.0 adapter, it works well and the unit synced fine with my laptop with the adapter, but you would figure that they would have put the serial connector to rest by now.
how to update
My 3140 arrived with PC_SOFTWARE 1.32, and FIRMWARE 1.01
To update:
Install the software from the CD onto your computer, connect the tool to the PC, and turn on the tool. A “USB Serial Adapter” such as Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter ( USA-19HS ) makes this much easier.
Select “Update” from the PC software menu — and it will say a PC_SOFTWARE update is available, but your hardware is “up to date”.
Download the new PC software (17 mb file), install, and run it.
Hit “Update” again now, and it will say that a FIRMWARE update is available. Download the new ‘BIN’ file (2 mb), and install it in the tool as outlined in the directions.
Currently I have PC_SOFTWARE 1.33, and FIRMWARE 1.02