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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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I have an odd need and I am curious if there is a programmer on the market that could do what I want. I have a 2002 F150 FX4 and I would like a programmer that can tune that, but I would also like it to be able to read/clear engine codes on my wife's 2008 Saturn Outlook. Is there a programmer out there that will tune my truck while also being able to read codes on other models?
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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A SCT tuner will tune the F150 and can read codes from other Fords but I doubt it would read it from another brand although I've never tried. You probably would need a more generic code reader to be able to do that.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Ya I was hoping to get around buying two separate devices.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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If you have an android phone, just get the "torque"app and an OBD II bluetooth adapter. Cool app, read and clear codes and a lot more! About $25 total cost.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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We all wish!!
This is why the tuner companies typically VIN lock the tuner so that it can only be used on 1 vehicle at a time. Otherwise, you could take your tuner and hook up all your vehicles, and your buddies, and their buddies....
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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If they didn't vin lock, I'd be rich. lol
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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I know right! LOL
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Well I just ordered my SCT tuner and waiting for it to come in the mail so I can see what all the hype is about? I am excited to see if it does what it claims?
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MattDad379
Well I just ordered my SCT tuner and waiting for it to come in the mail so I can see what all the hype is about? I am excited to see if it does what it claims?
I have the SCT 3015 u must buy the 93 tune I recommend 5 star it's just awesome compared to stock you will be very impressed. Difference than daylight to night. Guaranteed !!!!!!!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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I read that the SCT tuner can re set the computer back to factory without any evidence of being changed. Can anyone confirme this from experience? Sounds nice but i dont want to forfiet the warrenty. What can be changed? Filters but not the whole intake? Mufflers? Spark plugs?
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