DETROIT DIESEL DDDL Diagnostic Software

[windtrader]

I'm researching the method for connecting to a DD Series 60 12.7l DDEC IV and viewing the diagnostic codes, alerts, events, readings, logs, etc. So far reads like Greek, what do I need? From what I gather you need an adapter/cable, windows laptop, and the DDDL software.

eBay has numerous options but it seems the proper equipment and software specs are important. Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link PRO (DDDL) offered in different versions such as 8.1 8.3 sp3, etc. Adapters include NEXIQ USB Link 2, J1708/J1587J1939 adapter with USB 6/9 pin cables, Dearborn DPA5.

[luvrbus]

You don't need the DDDL it will cost you a fee of around $900.00 a year to use it connects to the DD main frame. All you need is the 9000 Pro link will do anything you need to do it will read and delete the codes and you can toggle the setting if they are in permitters of the DDEC like the 2 setting for HP and others. I have the DDDL on a lap top  but I refuse to pay their licensing fees to use it, same goes for Allision and Bendix now. You can use a Silver Leaf on a MS tablet as you drive it will give you all the info for the engine driving even the tire pressure if the vehicle has the Bendix TPM sensors in the wheels, you are wasting money to buy the DDDL,the draw back to a Silver Leaf is you cannot delete a code but what you are after the Silver Leaf works great on the MS tablet with all the split screens ,

[windtrader]

ok, I looked up other options and found this chart


FYI - I did find options to get access to DDDL software for a day or two for a small fee.

Just planning for an inspection trip if this deal comes together.

I also discovered there is a diagnostic tool for the Allison HD4060 transmission

[Iceni John]

The least expensive way to buy a Pro-Link 9000 scanner for Detroits is to buy a used one off eBay for 1990s GM cars, then it will be cheap because A) who cares about 1990s GM cars now?, and B) they came with the 12-pin Packard connector which is also what my bus uses, saving you 50+ bucks for the adapter.   Then buy the DDEC software cartridge that you need, and throw away the GM cartridges.

For DDEC II users, just bear in mind that there are two different versions of DDEC II cartridges, one for earlier DDEC II that also has DDEC I, and a version for later DDEC II that also has DDEC III.   I first bought the DDEC I and II cartridge but it didn't work on my engine, so I then had to buy the DDEC II and III cartridge which works great.   Even needing to buy two cartridges, I spent only about three hundred dollars for my Pro-Link, including the case and a printer and some extra cables.

John   

[luvrbus]

ok, I looked up other options and found this chart


FYI - I did find options to get access to DDDL software for a day or two for a small fee.

Just planning for an inspection trip if this deal comes together.

I also discovered there is a diagnostic tool for the Allison HD4060 transmission

If the deal is close to me you can use my Pro/Link Plus 9000 to check the 4060 Allision and series 60 I have the cards, cables, manuals for both and the printer .Watch the fees some of those have a $300.00 hidden fee to access each ECM with DDDL

[windtrader]

Clifford,

Thanks for the offer.. The Newell is in northern AZ. There was a deal but there seller backed out due to some issue with is future job relocation. Seems like it may be back in play but my sense is the RV market, especially large class A models is in the tank. Each day the world is upside down and diesel sky high, hard to believe many are going guns ho on buying them right now. I need to reconsider what I'd be into it for such that if I decide to exit in a year, I can move with pretty quickly with a small clip at best. Where are you these days? thanks don

[luvrbus]

Clifford,

Thanks for the offer.. The Newell is in northern AZ. There was a deal but there seller backed out due to some issue with is future job relocation. Seems like it may be back in play but my sense is the RV market, especially large class A models is in the tank. Each day the world is upside down and diesel sky high, hard to believe many are going guns ho on buying them right now. I need to reconsider what I'd be into it for such that if I decide to exit in a year, I can move with pretty quickly with a small clip at best. Where are you these days? thanks don

I am in Mohave Valley a few miles north of Needles Ca just follow the traffic from Ca coming here to Mohave Valley to buy gasoline it was on the news today $4.04 a gal they must love it

[Dave5Cs]

Yep gas is cheap on the way just over the bridge to Clifford's and great Mexican food on the right Casino on the left, Needles is always nuts at that station in California LOL