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    Default Can I read ABS Codes?

    Looking to figure out how I can use my Autocal to scan ABS Codes. Is it possible or only engine and tranny codes?
    2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LBZ Allison 1000
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    Cognito 4" NTBD on 33" BFG's w/ H2's
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    Yes you can read ABS and BCM codes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joecar View Post
    Yes you can read ABS and BCM codes.

    How do I set it up to read abs codes then. I tried last week but didnt find any codes even though the light was on anda shop then scanned it for me. I tried looking through the PID list but found nothing so how can I do it?
    2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LBZ Allison 1000
    5" Magnaflow Turbo Back w/ K&N Intake
    Cognito 4" NTBD on 33" BFG's w/ H2's
    EFI Live Autocal with custom IdahoRob Tuning
    Moderately Modified

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    On my flash scan v2 i just plug it in to the obd2 port and not the computer turn the key to the on position(YOUR AUTOCAL SHOULD BE THE SAME IM ASSUMING). Then go into diagnostics on the device, then go to trouble codes, display DTCs, and then go down to MFG ALL DTCs. That should give you any code the truck is throwing. Let me know if this works

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    Quote Originally Posted by bronson1376 View Post
    On my flash scan v2 i just plug it in to the obd2 port and not the computer turn the key to the on position(YOUR AUTOCAL SHOULD BE THE SAME IM ASSUMING). Then go into diagnostics on the device, then go to trouble codes, display DTCs, and then go down to MFG ALL DTCs. That should give you any code the truck is throwing. Let me know if this works

    When I hook up the Autocal to the OBD2 port I can either full flash or program any of the tunes or log data and check live PID's but when I go to check DTC's it scans but last week when my ABS light was on due to a bent hub on the LH Front(apparently) it wouldn't read the ABS code. It just said no codes stored or whatever. I didn't see any option on my Autocal for MFG ALL DTC's. Do you scroll down before checking for DTC's then or where is that option does it have to be set up first somhow?
    2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LBZ Allison 1000
    5" Magnaflow Turbo Back w/ K&N Intake
    Cognito 4" NTBD on 33" BFG's w/ H2's
    EFI Live Autocal with custom IdahoRob Tuning
    Moderately Modified

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    ABS code would be MFG code... you should be able to scroll down.

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    I tried again. Could not see anything that said MFG Codes or anything like that. Then I checked my email and got this reply from EFI...

    "The Scan Tool functionality built into AutoCal will currently only read trouble codes from the following CAN modules:

    ECM Engine Control Module
    TCM Transmission Control Module
    FSCM Fuel System Control Module
    TCCM Transfer Case Control Module
    GPCM Glow Plug Control Module

    We intend to add the ability to read trouble codes from other CAN modules (including the ABS module) in a future update.

    Regards
    Paul"

    So I assume the Autocal wont read ABS codes then. Is it just guys with the V2 saying you can or has anyone read them with their Autocal?
    2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LBZ Allison 1000
    5" Magnaflow Turbo Back w/ K&N Intake
    Cognito 4" NTBD on 33" BFG's w/ H2's
    EFI Live Autocal with custom IdahoRob Tuning
    Moderately Modified

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    I thought AC could read the codes same as V2.

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    I tried V2 to read ABS codes without luck
    I think even V2 can't read ABS codes
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    Getting the DTC's from the modules isn't the major hurdle, it's the 1,000 or so DTC descriptions that needs to accompany all the codes for all the modules, ABS, BCM etc. We have traditionally taken the stance that we will support diagnostics on modules we can tune.
    I no longer monitor the forum, please either post your question or create a support ticket.

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