I want to plug into my ecm to change features and upgrade my tune etc. What do I need to buy. 2005 Freightliner classic with c15 acert.
Plug into ecm
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Not gonna be cheap. Easily a couple thousand bucks. For a 1 time thing I'd just take it to someone.
You'll need a laptop with Cat ET software and a Cat Comm Adapter for sure. Probably need password generating software as well.
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And don't buy the cheap China counterfeit stuff either.
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I have the source for newest software 2021A v1.0 Full service Dealer ET. Also comes with password generator and instructions if you choose to make changes. I had problems downloading the software to my computer when link was sent to my email. Contactacted support at 9 at night and got immediate response and web site owner did it all for me via teamviewer app. Was up and running in about 20 minutes. 200 dollars for 4 year subscription and im in no way affiliated with the source but its legit and was referred to them by the vendor that sold me cats newest cat comm. I agree dont buy the chinese knock offs. Tried one and it wouldnt communicate. You wil ALSO need CATS 6 to 9 pin adapter that costs 100 bucks. Aftermarket or cheap ones will NOT work. Cat changes the orientation of the wires. Pm me if you need link to cat etLast edited: May 30, 2021
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And of course you will need a good lap top and then the cat et software like amodelcat saidblack_dog106 and ready2truck Thank this. -
Do you know where I can buy one used?
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only place i know of is ebay. You dont need the latest and greatest. you can buy cat comm2 or whatever.
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Are they the same for heavy equipment and trucks? It's so many different options
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yes. cat comm will need the 6 pin adapter that i sent you a link to in order to communicate with trucksready2truck Thanks this.
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Can I use this to change speed limiter and cruise control settings or would I need the Freightliner specific computer?
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