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Getting Computer Diagnostic Tool For Cummins

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Shotgun94, Aug 18, 2018.

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  1. Aug 18, 2018 #1
    Shotgun94

    Shotgun94 Medium Load Member

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    Does anyone have the diagnostic laptop or code reader for a 2012 cummins isx 2250?

    I don't know a lot about it and I see prices for these tools of up to 3k or even more.
    I want to be able to fix my own things for example say I want to reset my dpf after changing the filter or I change an injector and I want to reset the truck after fixing it.
    What should I get so I can read my codes and be able look at my parameters and adjust them?
    How much should I pay for it?
    Anyone use INSITE and how much is it?
    I seen Petro use the Jpro. Is that as good?
    Will it be a PITA to figure it out without messing up the ecm or other things on the truck?
    Thx for feedback.
     
    Shotgun94, Aug 18, 2018
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  3. Aug 18, 2018 #2
    tnevin225

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    I use Insite, it does a lot of things besides just read codes. You can run Diagnostics, do Regens, Cylinder cut out tests and also run it going down the highway to see how your engine is performing. The thing you can't do is make changes to the ECM, so if you want to kik your power up or your speed you will still need a shop for that.
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2018 #3
    TruckerPete1990

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    You can buy the software and reader online Ebay for 500.
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2018 #4
    KB3MMX

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    EFIlive just released their Cummins HD software and programming tool.
    Yes... You can diagnose and custom tune your truck.
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2018 #5
    Ridgeline

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    The reader isn't the issue, the software that some are selling are pirated versions even though they say they are not.
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2018 #6
    Shotgun94

    Shotgun94 Medium Load Member

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    So do i just download it on my laptop? And but the plug in kit?
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2018 #7
    TruckerPete1990

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    Of course they are. Insite is 2k a year cracked copy works just as good lol
     
    TruckerPete1990, Aug 19, 2018
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  10. Aug 19, 2018 #8
    TruckerPete1990

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    Correct
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2018 #9
    Shotgun94

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    Any links or ones you recommend?
     
    Shotgun94, Aug 19, 2018
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