JoeH Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Buying our first computerized truck, a 2003 MR688 with an AI350. What do you guys use for diagnostic adapter and software? I downloaded Diesel Laptop's "Diesel Explorer 2.0". Should I get their adapter or the NexIQ? (The current NexIQ skips out on one of the adapter plugs, while the Diesel Link has all of them. ) I plan on doing the "dead dog" backpressure remediation on this truck at some point, cam, exhaust manifold & pipe, etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68889-diesellink-or-nexiq-adapter/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Premium Tech Tool... not sure about the NexiQ box, but Vocomm 8300 works... I think I got the # right. You can buy a Fleet version for around $600.00... You have to keep up with it and log in regularly, so that you don't have to be on hold for 2 hrs, with 'tech support' but it is very handy... I look forward to more comments to help you with this tool... I loaded the new version for a cust. 3 months ago... I believe the version was 2.8... but the website will direct you to the latest version.. I assume it has an Alison tranny.? I do not know what you need to diagnose it... sorry... jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68889-diesellink-or-nexiq-adapter/#findComment-484447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 We have tech tool and absolutely love it. A lot of stuff it will walk you step by step through repairs and has pictures. It really is amazing all that can be done on it/accessed. It does take sometime learning how to use it though. If you have a local Mack dealer they should have someone that can come out and show you it and how to use it before you buy it. If you decide to they will come back and set you all up with it. Our dealer did anyway. Then again we are lucky to have Bergeys Truck Centers and 6 of them within 30-50 minutes from us. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68889-diesellink-or-nexiq-adapter/#findComment-484449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Only downside is needing to have a computer that has windows 10. So if you don’t throw in the cost of a new computer too… 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68889-diesellink-or-nexiq-adapter/#findComment-484450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickdieselz Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Check out this laptop, it works great and does everything we need it to. I had other laptops before that all broke within months but we've had this one for around 2 years. https://dieselscanners.com/products/diesel-diagnostic-laptop-scanner-tuner-truck-repair Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68889-diesellink-or-nexiq-adapter/#findComment-559825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I gotta say Nick.. I really like the info you post about diagnostic laptops.. I myself am out of the repair business, however, this info is surely valuable for others on here.. Good job sir.. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68889-diesellink-or-nexiq-adapter/#findComment-559826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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