Recomandations for diagnostic software for laptop

[bill...@the.farm]

Hi All,

I am looking for recommendations for some software I can purchase to
use on a laptop to diagnose problems. I need at least both Ford and
Hyundai.

An example of what I recently need to diagnose is the hydraulic fan
pump on my Lincoln LS (random temperature spike). I need to take
control of the fan and be able to read the pressures to make sure its
in spec. Ford has a tsb out for this problem but its an expensive fix
and if I don't need it I would rather find that out before I/its
repaired. Also a scope option would be nice to check for bad coils
etc. Plus I would like all the other options such as reading codes,
check relays, sensors etc.

I am a back yard mechanic so with that in mind I don't want to break
the bank. I like to do most of my repairs when I can or at least have
a good idea what needs to be done before taking it to the dealer.

I looked on the web but I don't have enough experience with any
software to make an educated decision.

Thanks

Bill T

[Pete C.]

Autoenginuity seems to be the best product on the home shop end of
things, most everything better is 10X the price or more.

[cuh...@webtv.net]

You might check out www.automotive-diagnostic-tools.com
cuhulin

[bill...@the.farm]

On Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:54:23 -0600, "Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net>
wrote:

Thanks big time Pete, this is just about what I was looking for. I
Just place my order for the base kit with the Ford expanstion.

Bill T