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How to check fault codes?

In some of the post, individuals have said that they check their fault codes. Is there a device that can be purchased for fault code analysis. If so, does anyone know of a retailer and cost?

                                            Thanks,
                                                Josh                                               

     
                                                       

Josh
2000 U295

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #1 –
Quote from: pedalman –
In some of the post, individuals have said that they check their fault codes. Is there a device that can be purchased for fault code analysis. If so, does anyone know of a retailer and cost?     
                                                     

Josh,

There's a rudimentary means, using switches beneath the dash of your coach

Cummins ISM Engine Codes - Pre 2002

ABS Troubleshooting

One switch with allow blink codes to be read for the ABS system, the other for the engine (assuming those warning lights are light, indicating a code).

Many of us use some form of Silverleaf product.  SilverLeaf Electronics, Inc. | Knowledge is Horsepower VMSpc is the most common - it's "free" software and you buy the data cable and connect to a computer.  You can buy from Silverleaf directly or (slightly cheaper) from Silverleaf VMSPC Engine Monitoring on Your Laptop ($306) .  A number of folks use laptops so they can monitor the Silverleaf info while driving as well, and in our coach we use a built-in netbox and touch-screen display.

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #2 –
Michelle, are you saying that I can use the VMSpc to read and check falt codes for the ABS  on my coach?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: rbark –
Michelle, are you saying that I can use the VMSpc to read and check falt codes for the ABS  on my coach?

I don't think you can get anything as detailed as the Wabco diagnostic software like FOT has, but Steve and both vaguely recall seeing something show up once in either the history or some other are of VMSpc (there are a couple of ABS PIDs in there).  Since the VMSpc uses the same data port as the Wabco diagnostics you'd have to ask Martin at Silverleaf what ABS data they can "sniff" and process.  I don't know if it would be anything more detailed than what you can get from the blink codes.

The engine/transmission data is another story - that's where VMSpc really shows its stuff (besides reporting the error codes more easily than you can get by counting blinking lights).

-M
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #4 –
Michelle,

    Thank you for all the info. I will call Silverleaf about the software. Will fill you in on how it goes. Also, do you know if it is MAC compatible?

                                  Thanks,
                                      Josh
Josh
2000 U295

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #5 –
VMSpc runs only on PCs as far as I know, but if you have  an Intel Mac, you can run something like VMWare Fusion, or boot into PC mode running XP.  If you had to buy a copy of XP or Win 7, might be almost as cheap to get a netbook and dedicate it to running VMSpc.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #6 –
Gee, I must be missing something here, I have no clue as to location of these two switches in the photo,  Appears it must be for the older dash 2000 and prior, I have the 2001 with the newer style dash, so the question is: Where are these simple test / reset switches on the newer units ?
Do I need to remove the back of the dash cover to get to them ?
Never had an issue YET with the ABS.
Thanks

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Dave M –
Gee, I must be missing something here, I have no clue as to location of these two switches in the photo,  Appears it must be for the older dash 2000 and prior, I have the 2001 with the newer style dash, so the question is: Where are these simple test / reset switches on the newer units ?
Do I need to remove the back of the dash cover to get to them ?
Never had an issue YET with the ABS.
Thanks

If you remove the rounded dash cover, they are located all the way in the back on the left hand side toward the top.
ABS Troubleshooting
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: How to check fault codes?

Reply #8 –
Good work Barry all is well
Al /Lynn
Al and Lynn Miller
2002 U320 40'