I'll third it! Even a DML rental unit would be nice.
GS -
> Man, Isecond that! Great idea, Bob!
>
> Richard in San Antonio
>
>
> On Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:02:22 Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com> writes:
> > At 09:03 PM 3/16/00 -0500, you wrote:
> > > <SNIP>
> > >I was wondering what everyone thought of the idea of raffling off
> > >a Dakota to bring in money for the DML? <SNIP>
> >
> > May I suggest raffling off a high end diagnostic scanner? It would
> > minimize the possiblity of absorbing a huge loss.
> >
> > Think about it ... pulls codes that have been set or about to be set
> > ... turn of the MIL light ... run diagnostics and trouble-shooting
> > procedures on all systems (fuel injection and delivery, ignition,
> > lighting, all sensors and relays, abs, etc.)
> >
> > The one that I have in mind will do most North American-made
> > vehicles
> > (Chrysler, Chev, Ford) from '79 to '99. On many vehicle models, it
> > will also perform diagnostics on electronically controll trannies.
> > The kit includes hard copy manuals of all TSBs coving those years.
> > Going up a few hundred dollars, you can get the model that will
> > reprogram the OE computers if there are TSBs which have a
> > reprogramming
> > solution by simply hooking the scanner to a PC computer and
> > downloading
> > the program from a company-designated web site.
> >
> > The scanner would be extremely useful for everyone, not only those
> > with a Dodgee truck but for those that have other NA vehicles. BTW,
> > the company also has a model for covering imports as well. Software
> > for the scanner is updated annually (at a cost) as well. Think
> > about
> > it ... no more relying on the dealer service dept. for diagnostics.
> >
> > You could also include in the raffle prize the optional printer
> > and/or display terminal.
> >
> > It's something that would be extremely valuable to have if they
> > have a computer-controlled vehicle but not something most would
> > spend the money on.
> >
> > Just my thought.
> >
> > Bob. Southern Ontario, Canada.
> > '97 Dakota CC Sport, FR, 5.2L, 3.55 SG, auto.
>
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