Mikey2Gun Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 So what are guys using for troubleshooting/DTC software out there for Mack?? What's the best program that money can buy? I was checking out JPRO, and it seemed like a solid program...what do you think!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 What year trucks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey2Gun Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) 2010-2013. But we are supposed to get brand new trucks sometime in the near future... Edited January 26, 2023 by Mikey2Gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Premium Tech Tool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mackpro Posted January 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2023 Don’t buy the bootleg version off Amazon or anywhere else. Two of my buddies bought them and most of the test don’t work and the troubleshooting was missing for a lot of the fault codes. Buy the real version. The base version for Mack is not to expensive. You can get it for Mack and Volvo or just Mack . You can also get it with software programming which is basically the dealership version, that way if any new software comes out for the any of the ECM’s you can update it instead of taking it to the dealership. Also go to the website and see what communication adapters they recommend. We always used the Mack VOCOM 1 or 2 but they are very expensive. I have used the cheaper Norgon DLA2 or Nexis but some of the testing or parameters programing might not work. It’s best to see what the website says. I will say it’s the most horrible and aggravating software I have ever used but it’s the only one that does it all on the MP engines. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Also to add, you will get all the service info for the trucks you have with PTT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vmac3 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Here is the link where you can browse for software and hardware. Prices went up since last year. PTT is a very frustrating software to use, it freezes, often slow and very unpredictable. But does everything that you need. V https://premiumtechtool.com/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 57 minutes ago, Vmac3 said: Here is the link where you can browse for software and hardware. Prices went up since last year. PTT is a very frustrating software to use, it freezes, often slow and very unpredictable. But does everything that you need. V https://premiumtechtool.com/ Very true, and that’s if you can log in! If you do get it make sure you log in once a month regardless if you need to. If they don’t see activity for a certain amount of time they will lock you out. Then you have to call them and have them reset with new password. That’s a real treat….Not sure why they care they got their money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 So yes it has its down falls but the good out weighs the bad by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) If you get it and need help a lot of us can help you. There’s def a learning curve, you need to just mess around with it for a while. Also if you change any parameters central systems knows and documents it. I’ve heard stories of guys changing things like oil temp warning and things like that. Then smoke an engine and try to get it warrantied. Then get told nope. Edited January 27, 2023 by Onyx610 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Went to my buddies shop tonight and he just got the bootleg version of Tech Tool from somewhere on the Internet. Using his Nexiq USB link-2 adapter we could connect to the truck but that was it , couldn’t get past the first screen. I had my Mack VOCOM adapter and used it and could connect and read codes and regen but very very limited. He mainly wanted it to calibrate clutches in Mdrive and Ishift trans after doing clutch jobs. It does do that though if you have the Vcom adapter. He tried to call the guy he bought it from but the guy doesn’t speak English so he has to communicate through email . It’s not looking good . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 There’s a forum out there called MHH Auto that’s loaded with soo much shiesty software downloads and things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 It’s funny because out of all the scan tools PTT is the cheapest and does it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, Onyx610 said: It’s funny because out of all the scan tools PTT is the cheapest and does it all. True. And if you go all out and get it with software programing it’s basically the exact same thing as the dealership has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 yup! It’s exactly what the dealer has, can’t get anything better. Also with customer portal there is a shitload of online classes you can take. I haven’t done many but it’s on my list. I believe you have to complete so many before you can go to any of their classes at their school. Which is another thing I’d like do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2014pinnacle Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 The Mack dealers here in Ontario used Jpro every time I go for an engine light and check in they hook jpro to it. I’ve been pondering buying diagnostic lap top im more con vinced to buy Jpro or Jaltest they do all makes and models even says it does all the specific tests for Mack & volvo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 When I worked at the dealership. Corporate wanted us to use Jpro for the initial code reading to determine if it was a possible quick fix or a more involved repair ( low coolant sensor vs a complex SCR issue). Jpro was way much faster than Tech Tool to connect and read codes, a lot faster. I did like the regen/after treatment screen on the JPro. On the Jpro we had, You could read and clear codes, view sensor readings and do regens but that was it. Now where I work we have Jpro but never use it. We go straight to Tech Tool because nothing is usually a easy fix anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Will PTT work with Vmack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 It will do some stuff but not really worth a shit for Vmac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Better off with something like Nexiq Pro-Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Onyx610 said: Better off with something like Nexiq Pro-Link I have the nexiq pro link and was always told anything newer was difficult to use on VMACK. Sounds like nothing has changed. Edited February 1, 2023 by masterwelder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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