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U300 and the Nexiq ProLink 9000

Attached are two photos of my new toy, the Nexiq ProLink 9000 reader/programmer for the Detroit Diesel with DDEC II ECU. Since I don't yet have a user manual, I have been treading lightly using the keys as not to change any of the operating parameters. As you can see, since new, it has averaged 7.9 mpg. The last owner used it in the construction business hauling steel on a large trailer from North Carolina to Oklahoma. Some may be skeptical with my claims of up to 12 mpg but you can easily see how the almost 8 mpg average can be easily bettered with care loading, speed, tire pressure, etc. Here in the mountains, we are lucky to get 6 mpg to campsites in a two hour radius but the Detroit really shines if you are on flat ground and watch your speed.

Don't know what the strange image is on the MPG but it's not visible to the naked eye.

Other like readers are available on eBay for good prices. Some are incredibly expensive but the deals are there. I just had a Craigslist seller offer me a Nexiq Pocket IQ for $400. A super deal but without the specialty software ($500 additional) it will only read the codes, etc. and will not reprogram anything.

The unit pictured below was $133. Pretty inexpensive for what it can do.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: U300 and the Nexiq ProLink 9000

Reply #1 –
@Pierce I'm so jealous. I want one. You can bet I'll be on the lookout. Hummm maybe I'll just swing by your place after I get my %^&*(#$ hydraulics fixed! You probably need someone to help you play with your new toy. :))

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: U300 and the Nexiq ProLink 9000

Reply #2 –
Ken,

Will be home for a while and you are welcome! You can help me put up the garage over the pit and slab. :D

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: U300 and the Nexiq ProLink 9000

Reply #3 –
Pierce,
Wondering if you can change parameters or just read them ?  Would doubt it would let you change fuel settings, turbo boost levels etc ??
Thanks
Dave M

Re: U300 and the Nexiq ProLink 9000

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Dave M –
Pierce,
Wondering if you can change parameters or just read them ?  Would doubt it would let you change fuel settings, turbo boost levels etc ??
Thanks
Dave M

Yes, you can change them and even shut off each injector to see how it effects the power percentage. I don't know exactly but will find out as soon as I can find the user manual. This is how if differs from the Silverleaf and other like products. With the later Nexiq products like the PocketIQ, all diesel engines are in the data base and you can read all the fault codes. But you have to spend another $5-600 to be able to change any of the operating parameters. They even have software for the air system. I will post more as I get better acquainted. I found another deal for another one of our members so it will be interesting to see how our results work out. With the 9000, you buy separate cartridges for each engine, CAT, Cummins and most all cars. You just slide in the cartridge and plug it into the port under the dash. Can also change injector duration which translates into more power I think. Cartridge for Allison transmissions also but mine didn't come with it. The Pro-Link 9000 is the tool used in the factory Detroit Diesel DDEC II troubleshooting manual and has all the fault codes and how to retrieve them.

Could be a bad tool in the wrong hands. ;D

Raymond Davies, a Prevost member has a couple of great apps for the iPad. They are like Silverleaf but are bluetooth and you can just put your iPad over the dash instruments and use it for all the gauges. Free app but not so free bluetooth adapter for the port. See at: RV Dash on the App Store on iTunes

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)