Should I get this ProLink?

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 06:53:55 AM

Hello Guys,

Well I found this ad for a ProLink. What do you think?

"I have two Pro-Link Plus scan tools for sale. Both work fine, I just don't use them anymore. Both come with the MPC (multi-protocol cartridge) includes two of the other application cartridges. Allison and Detroit II/III, or Bendix and Detroit IV. One has 6 pin to 9 pin adapter. The other has 6 pin and International interface. $700 each"

Is this what I should get.

Thanks a million

Seb

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 06:59:57 AM

Also, how can I tell which version of DDEC I have?

Thanks

Seb

luvrbus · November 30, 2022, 07:24:12 AM

It should be a DDEC lll with the 1st generation WT B500 Allison, there is a label on the back side of the DDEC and a label on the valve cover

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 07:48:32 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on November 30, 2022, 07:24:12 AM
It should be a DDEC lll with the 1st generation WT B500 Allison, there is a label on the back side of the DDEC and a label on the valve cover

OK, The guy selling it said to send him to Serial Number to the engine, so I did. "The back side of the DDEC" Well, that means the side by the engine, which would mean taking it off the side of the engine to see it, right?

The label you are talk about -- does it have a UPC and a number like DD06R0319117?

Thanks

Seb

luvrbus · November 30, 2022, 08:17:28 AM

DDEC lll were from 1994 to 1997 the DEDC lV was from 1998 to 2002 a lot of 1998 MCI used the DDEC lll also, I guess MCI had a surplus of 1997 series 60 engines they used

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 08:45:22 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on November 30, 2022, 08:17:28 AM
DDEC lll were from 1994 to 1997 the DEDC lV was from 1998 to 2002 a lot of 1998 MCI used the DDEC lll also, I guess MCI had a surplus of 1997 series 60 engines they used

Ok, mine is a 97 model and I think I saw somewhere that it was actually built in 96, so, maybe safe to assume III.

Thanks

Seb

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 11:05:44 AM

So what do you all think?

Is $700 appropriate for this?

Is this what I need?

Thanks

Seb

Bill Gerrie · November 30, 2022, 11:14:35 AM

When I installed the DDEC IV set up in 2006 I paid $1800 for the same Prolink and cartridges. A lot of money but when I go to a bus rally I seem to be the only one there with the Prolink so it gets used a lot. The price is what you feel is fair to you. They pay for themselves when you can clear a code without the need of a dealer with the high cost of him doing it.

luvrbus · November 30, 2022, 11:28:55 AM

What model of ProLink ? the 9000 Plus is a better scanner that the 9000 you need to be sure the cartridge and scanner is good since Snap/On purchased the company they don't repair the older Pro/Links like the 9000 and the 9000 plus

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 12:55:59 PM

Quote from: Bill Gerrie on November 30, 2022, 11:14:35 AM
When I installed the DDEC IV set up in 2006 I paid $1800 for the same Prolink and cartridges. A lot of money but when I go to a bus rally I seem to be the only one there with the Prolink so it gets used a lot. The price is what you feel is fair to you. They pay for themselves when you can clear a code without the need of a dealer with the high cost of him doing it.

Thank you for that

Seb

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 01:00:02 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on November 30, 2022, 11:28:55 AM
What model of ProLink ? the 9000 Plus is a better scanner that the 9000 you need to be sure the cartridge and scanner is good since Snap/On purchased the company they don't repair the older Pro/Links like the 9000 and the 9000 plus

Hmmm, good to know. So if 9000 or 9000 plus and it doesn't work, it's just a paper weight, end of story?

Seb

Sebulba · November 30, 2022, 06:50:35 PM

Ok, he said it's a Nexiq Pro-Link Plus.

What do you think?

Seb

luvrbus · December 01, 2022, 03:31:08 AM

Quote from: Sebulba on November 30, 2022, 06:50:35 PM
Ok, he said it's a Nexiq Pro-Link Plus.

What do you think?

Seb

Complete units are getting hard to find ,the hand held scanner doesn't give many problems the software cartridges get abused and are getting hard to find now.Offer him 500 bucks all he can say is no.FWIW I paid almost 500 bucks for the DDC cartridge for the marine engines DDEC lll and IV, still haven't figured out how to use some of the reprograming features in the thing,Another option for you is the DDDL software if have a laptop, it sells for around 50 to 100 bucks and the cable for about 40 bucks and it is easier to use than the Pro/Link lol the screen is larger too

Jim Blackwood · December 01, 2022, 09:40:29 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on December 01, 2022, 03:31:08 AM
Another option for you is the DDDL software if have a laptop, it sells for around 50 to 100 bucks and the cable for about 40 bucks and it is easier to use than the Pro/Link lol the screen is larger too

Now this is information worth having. Could you suggest sources for the software and cable, and what are the limitations of going that way?

Jim

luvrbus · December 01, 2022, 09:57:31 AM

Quote from: Jim Blackwood on December 01, 2022, 09:40:29 AM
Now this is information worth having. Could you suggest sources for the software and cable, and what are the limitations of going that way?

Jim

I looked on Ebay the DDDL range from 35 to 100 bucks and cables are listed there too,DDDL has no draw back except you need a laptop that you can download the program to.They have a lot of releases the release 10 has some features one would never use on a DDEC lll or IV ,mine is a release 3 if I recall correctly and has no problems with the DDEC lll or IV