Scan tool recommendations

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  1. Mar 15, 2026 #1
    4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Had the DPF get packed with soot out of nowhere last week. Luckily there was a shop nearby that was able to force a regen and that got me rolling.

    my Cummins X15 has 360,000 on it and I want to do an “EGR tune up” and narrow down the underlying issue before it happens again.

    so, I’m looking for a scan tool to check all the parameters and stuff and be able to force a regen on my own.

    Any recommendations on a software or scan tool that will do all the good stuff would be appreciated.
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2026 #2
    North Pole Nightmare

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    The OTR tool is good.
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2026 #3
    Diesel Dave

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    I have the original OTR tool. They have several updated versions that you can connect with your phone. If I was to upgrade, I would go with the laptop set up, less the subscription unless needed.
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2026 #5
    Singh181

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    I've had the scan tool from Harbor freight for about 2 yrs now and been pretty happy with it. Scans code and does forced regens, was $300 I think when I got it.
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2026 #6
    ESAFO

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    Love me some HF for sure, reviews are pretty solid on this product.
    Apply for store CC get 10% off 1rst purchase & 6 months no interest over $299.
    https://www.harborfreight.com/heavy...en-59435.html?hftm_sc=3574&hftm_source=google
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2026 #7
    MrBoutCash

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    Ancel has some good ones to choose from.
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2026 #8
    MTMAUS

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    What's the cheapest one that can force a burn on a dd15?
     
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  11. Mar 24, 2026 #9
    W0lf3O7

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    Look up a company named Ancel. They've got different tools what not. I have a device from them that plugs into the truck then connects to my android device via Bluetooth. Does everything you mentioned.
     
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