ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day July 23, 2010, 03:30:36 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4913We just got back from a 3,800 mile trip from California to Coeur d'Alene, Glacier NP, Banff/Lake Louise, Whistler, and via ferry to Vancouver Island. The weather was great, the scenery spectacular, and a break in our routine therapeutic.On our way north on Sunday morning, we were coming down the mountain north of Grants Pass, OR when the Duramax in my Seneca went into "limp mode" and thoughts of a ruined vacation loomed ahead. Luckily we weren't too far from the 7 Feathers Truck Stop. They referred me to a mobile diesel mechanic that lived in the area. Upon arrival, and after I explained the symptoms, he looked around , scratched his head, and announced that he was a 18 wheel mechanic and his diagnostic tools wouldn't fit into my OBDII socket. Oh joy, a Sunday at 7 Feathers and no help.It was about then that I remembered my ScanGauge II had a DTC reader capability, and while never having an occasion to use it before, I certainly had one now! I scanned the code, pulled out my laptop, opened my RV Technical Library folder, and looked up the previously downloaded Kodiak OBDII codes.( A big thanks to Don-ddsmcl for posting this valuable information.!!)Low fuel pressure was indicated and therefore the fuel filter was the likely culprit. Armed with this information, my new found friend, called his friend that runs the NAPA parts store (don't you just love small towns), and voila, $250.00 and 2 ½ hours later, we're back on the road.The morale of this story is three fold IMO:If you don't already have one, get a ScanGuage II or its equivalent. It is an indispensible diagnostic tool.Keep the Kodiak OBDII code list onboard at all times .you never know when you are going to need it.Keep spare filters and fluids on board also .I just got lucky the NAPA man was home on Sunday afternoon. :-)Craig Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #1 – July 23, 2010, 05:50:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4915I am ordering one now. Can you post a link to the Kodiak OBDII codes?From: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CraigSent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:28 PMTo: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSubject: [KodiakChassisClassC] ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the DayWe just got back from a 3,800 mile trip from California to Coeur d'Alene, Glacier NP, Banff/Lake Louise, Whistler, and via ferry to Vancouver Island. The weather was great, the scenery spectacular, and a break in our routine therapeutic.On our way north on Sunday morning, we were coming down the mountain north of Grants Pass, OR when the Duramax in my Seneca went into "limp mode" and thoughts of a ruined vacation loomed ahead. Luckily we weren't too far from the 7 Feathers Truck Stop. They referred me to a mobile diesel mechanic that lived in the area. Upon arrival, and after I explained the symptoms, he looked around , scratched his head, and announced that he was a 18 wheel mechanic and his diagnostic tools wouldn't fit into my OBDII socket. Oh joy, a Sunday at 7 Feathers and no help.It was about then that I remembered my ScanGauge II had a DTC reader capability, and while never having an occasion to use it before, I certainly had one now! I scanned the code, pulled out my laptop, opened my RV Technical Library folder, and looked up the previously downloaded Kodiak OBDII codes.( A big thanks to Don-ddsmcl for posting this valuable information.!!)Low fuel pressure was indicated and therefore the fuel filter was the likely culprit. Armed with this information, my new found friend, called his friend that runs the NAPA parts store (don't you just love small towns), and voila, $250.00 and 2 ½ hours later, we're back on the road.The morale of this story is three fold IMO:If you don't already have one, get a ScanGuage II or its equivalent. It is an indispensible diagnostic tool.Keep the Kodiak OBDII code list onboard at all times....you never know when you are going to need it.Keep spare filters and fluids on board also....I just got lucky the NAPA man was home on Sunday afternoon. :-)Craig Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #2 – July 23, 2010, 07:35:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4916Ian, here's a link to my RV Technical Library that has several documents that you may find useful.http://cid-0c1fd01e198ee7af.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Craig%5E4s%20RV%20Documents%20%5E5Double%20Click%20to%20open%5E6Craig Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #3 – July 23, 2010, 07:46:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4917WOW!!! That is great thanks!From: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CraigSent: Friday, July 23, 2010 4:34 PMTo: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSubject: [KodiakChassisClassC] Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the DayIan, here's a link to my RV Technical Library that has several documents that you may find useful.http://cid-0c1fd01e198ee7af.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Craig%5E4s%20RV%20Documents%20%5E5Double%20Click%20to%20open%5E6Craig--- In KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com, Ian Eisenberg wrote:QuoteI am ordering one now. Can you post a link to the Kodiak OBDII codes? Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #4 – July 23, 2010, 10:51:26 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4920Ian, here's a link to my RV Technical Library that you may find useful.http://cid-0c1fd01e198ee7af.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Craig%5E4s%20RV%20Documents%20%5E5Double%20Click%20to%20open%5E6 Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #5 – July 23, 2010, 11:01:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4921Very strange double post. :-) Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #6 – July 25, 2010, 01:51:01 am Yahoo Message Number: 4922Craig is there something else I need to do ........ I can't seem to find the scan codes I dont get access to all the files ? ? ? ?thanks GaryCraig wrote: Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #7 – July 25, 2010, 04:11:10 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4923Gary, here is another link to the Kodiak OBDII codes.http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/wJdMTJBJpGc2G8hgxOtxv1sVF8zFdiC3Z9f8dhD5AdLmDF78mjL42HQdu43KjLN4CStB94QDYkMPMQqi6H7Jx15l6fc/Kodiak%20/OBDII%20codes.pdfCraig Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #8 – July 26, 2010, 05:16:21 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4925 My luck isn't doing too well says Document not found Sorry to be such a pain !!GaryCraig wrote: Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #9 – July 26, 2010, 07:01:22 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4926my original post is in the files section under Kodiak Technical items then OBDII Codes.http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/YAVOTBtpifHMBiEcmcx7Q1NtksK3Zh7F-748G4ikBJZMEL-1IB6JIVLIeT2-Wb-YAcaC0jC5-logiE9Q1dBzWO0VqiSe/Kodiak%20/OBDII%20codes.pdfdon Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #10 – July 26, 2010, 07:18:49 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4927Gary, I have sent you a private email PDF document with the codes. KevincenterFrom: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com [mailto: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Gary MyersSent: Monday, July 26, 2010 2:16 PMTo: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [KodiakChassisClassC] Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the DayMy luck isn't doing too well says Document not found Sorry to be such a pain !!GaryCraig wrote: Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #11 – July 26, 2010, 09:42:09 pm Yahoo Message Number: 4928 Thanks alot for the codes and the extra trouble you took to send them to meGaryKevin (Real) McCoy wrote: Quote Selected
Re: ScanGauge II and a Little Luck Saves the Day Reply #12 – July 27, 2010, 02:22:04 am Yahoo Message Number: 4931i put the original in the files section of this site (( Kodiak Technical items )) then OBDII Codes.http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/EN5MTOmnffYahH1g3gMU1F1_pACYj7aOM9Kl59OQzzrr68w4NHzTs-f3ebYuzV8k5xaN_gUPyL-vSgaHyQ9QoG2iAPM9/Kodiak%20/OBDII%20codes.pdfdon Quote Selected