Cummins Fault Advisor?

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  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Anyone using this app? Is it any good? I happened to notice it while browsing the Google App Store. I downloaded it but haven't used it since it requires a Bluetooth adapter (which I don't have).
     
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  3. Gursher Singh

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    41A1ZKCHT0L._SX425_.jpg ELM327-Bluetooth-Interface-OBD2-II-EOBD-Car-Diagnostic-Auto-Scanner-V14_60x60.jpg Just look for "ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter" and "J1939 9 pin Deutsch to OBD2 cable.". I was also looking for buying these But currently i have no idea how to use it. You know anything about it?
     
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  4. GrapeApe

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    It's OK for basic diagnostics, it does what it's supposed to do. I played with it using our Nexiq USB link with blue tooth. For the price, it's OK, you can get those ELM327's for under $10 and the cable for $75-80. So for under $100 you can read fault codes for all your J1939 modules, not just Cummins. If you're handy, you can order the plugs and make a cable for around $20.

    As far as diagnostic tools go, it's pretty crappy, but compared to ~$800 for a Nexiq plus a few hundred per year for an Insite license, it's really not fair to call it crappy. It's good for the price, it can read active and inactive faults as well as reset inactive faults. Combine that with a free subscription to QuickServe to diagnose those faults and it could save you a lot of money repairing minor problems yourself. It can also monitor sensors to help diagnose intermittent faults.

    https://quickserve.cummins.com/ You can get free access for up to 5 ESN's. This has all the troubleshooting, repair and parts manuals for your engine. It also has wiring diagrams and a lot of other useful info.
     
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  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Being able to at least see a code is half the battle though. Giving you a starting point at least.
     
  6. Gursher Singh

    Gursher Singh Bobtail Member

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    Also there is a a Software called Insite for windows (Available for download for free), anyone used it?
     
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    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    Insite is far from free.

    :oops:
     
  8. Gursher Singh

    Gursher Singh Bobtail Member

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    yeah it is just a kind of demo. but did you used it?
     
  9. GrapeApe

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    Insite is the OEM diagnostic software, which I have as well. It's $400 ish per year for a basic license and around $600 per year for a pro license. On top of that, you need a DLA like the Nexiq or Inline that are around $800. The chinese clones are cheaper, but are junk, buy a genuine quality DLA.

    If you want a free PC tool that can to the bare basics, you can get Cummins Power Spec, but you still need an expensive DLA.
     
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