LS scan tool available

[LS Tractor Owner]

Here is a link for a scan tool to read / delete the LS tractors error codes. Hope it helps someone out.

LS Tractor Diagnostic Scanner Fault Code Reader

Service and Maintain Your LS Tractor. The LS Tractor diagnostic scanner enables you to read the fault codes that relate to the check engine light for your LS Tractor as well as display critical live engine data. It works on all LS Tractor models listed in the drop down box above. With the code...

www.lawntractorco.com

I also posted this in the buying section.

 

[codhod]

Any feedback on this tool? Does it work?

 

[greenbomb]

Here is a link for a scan tool to read / delete the LS tractors error codes. Hope it helps someone out.

LS Tractor Diagnostic Scanner Fault Code Reader

Service and Maintain Your LS Tractor. The LS Tractor diagnostic scanner enables you to read the fault codes that relate to the check engine light for your LS Tractor as well as display critical live engine data. It works on all LS Tractor models listed in the drop down box above. With the code...

www.lawntractorco.com

I also posted this in the buying section.

MY HERO

 

[Boggsley]

I see this is an old thread, but I just received a NexLink NL102 scan tool for heavy duty trucks. The website that I ordered it from said yes to my LS xp8101cps, but there are quite a few scanning formats(J1587, J1939, J1708, etc...) and I'm not sure which one to use. There's no Nexastech company phone number and they haven't replied yet, but I just emailed them so I'm not discouraged yet. What I signed up to say is that it is a real device and looks very rugged and well built.

 

[JohnT3383]

Thanks, Boggsley. Please update the thread once you discover more. Hearing about the cost of sensors (I have a 5yo LS 3140XG) has me wondering how long I'll be able to go without a major expenditure - diagnostic tools always appeal.

 

[RetiredNavy]

Hey guys...I purchased this because I started getting a S 636 code on m XU6168 and the tractor going into limp mode. Tractor is a bit past two years old with about 400 hours. Called the dealer, he said the code indicated a bad crankshaft position sensor. He told me that he did not have any in stock and would order the only one in the system, that was two weeks ago and still no replacement part has arrived.

In the mean time I did purchase the scanner and so far I'm very happy with it. The site contacted me to confirm if I had the 16 port OBD II connector, before they would send it. This morning I went out to start the tractor up with the scanner hooked up, took about 10 minutes before the S 636 code happened. Looking at the scanner it says P0374 "Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A No Pulse."

At this point I find it hard to believe that there is not an alternative position sensor available. Anybody ran into that sensor on this tractor yet? Tractor's not doing me any good sitting to not be used for work.

 

[dfkrug]

...I purchased this because I started getting a S 636 code on m XU6168 and the tractor going into limp mode.

That is great you LS owners can get a scan tool for your tractors, without having to spend too much. I wonder how many other makes of tractor you can get such a tool. I would like one for my ATV.

Anyway, not so good that finding a position sensor is hard. I would look into finding the part from or for another engine from the same maker. Maybe even directly from a supplier in the country or origin.

Are LS engines made in Korea?

 

[RetiredNavy]

Hey guys...I purchased this because I started getting a S 636 code on m XU6168 and the tractor going into limp mode. Tractor is a bit past two years old with about 400 hours. Called the dealer, he said the code indicated a bad crankshaft position sensor. He told me that he did not have any in stock and would order the only one in the system, that was two weeks ago and still no replacement part has arrived.

In the mean time I did purchase the scanner and so far I'm very happy with it. The site contacted me to confirm if I had the 16 port OBD II connector, before they would send it. This morning I went out to start the tractor up with the scanner hooked up, took about 10 minutes before the S 636 code happened. Looking at the scanner it says P0374 "Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A No Pulse."

At this point I find it hard to believe that there is not an alternative position sensor available. Anybody ran into that sensor on this tractor yet? Tractor's not doing me any good sitting to not be used for work.

OK folks..following up on my last post. A few days after my post the dealer called me to let me know the crankshaft sensor came in. I successfully installed it and no longer have issues.
I will say that I found the sensor on the engine block side behind the starter. I found it easier to just pull the started off, only two nuts holding it in place on my tractor.
Once the starter was out of the way it was a simple unscrew the 8mm, I believe, bolt, disconnect the harness and pull the old sensor. Make sure to check that the old O ring comes out as well, I had to get a small pick to pull the old one out.
Afterwards, just reverse the order and you should be good to go.

 

[kingrace78]

OK folks..following up on my last post. A few days after my post the dealer called me to let me know the crankshaft sensor came in. I successfully installed it and no longer have issues.
I will say that I found the sensor on the engine block side behind the starter. I found it easier to just pull the started off, only two nuts holding it in place on my tractor.
Once the starter was out of the way it was a simple unscrew the 8mm, I believe, bolt, disconnect the harness and pull the old sensor. Make sure to check that the old O ring comes out as well, I had to get a small pick to pull the old one out.
Afterwards, just reverse the order and you should be good to go.

Sorry to ask again but I am trying to find a way to read codes on my XR4046. Has anyone had success reading codes with this scan tool? Thanks

 

[Eagle1]

OK folks..following up on my last post. A few days after my post the dealer called me to let me know the crankshaft sensor came in. I successfully installed it and no longer have issues.
I will say that I found the sensor on the engine block side behind the starter. I found it easier to just pull the started off, only two nuts holding it in place on my tractor.
Once the starter was out of the way it was a simple unscrew the 8mm, I believe, bolt, disconnect the harness and pull the old sensor. Make sure to check that the old O ring comes out as well, I had to get a small pick to pull the old one out.
Afterwards, just reverse the order and you should be good to go.

If you still have the old sensor look for numbers on that, you might find the OEM number and buy it a lot cheaper. Seems that quite a few things on the LS Motor are Hyundai or Kia parts, not surprisingly. Once you know what it is you may find some reasonable aftermarket items.

 

[Obi-Wan-YJ]

Here is a link for a scan tool to read / delete the LS tractors error codes. Hope it helps someone out.

LS Tractor Diagnostic Scanner Fault Code Reader

Service and Maintain Your LS Tractor. The LS Tractor diagnostic scanner enables you to read the fault codes that relate to the check engine light for your LS Tractor as well as display critical live engine data. It works on all LS Tractor models listed in the drop down box above. With the code...

www.lawntractorco.com

How does this scanner differ from a standard automotive OBD-II scanner? I have one that was pretty fancy when new in 2000, and I'm about to buy a much fancier (pro-mechanic-style) automotive OBD-II scanner for $500-ish. It would be great if those could work on my 2016 LS XR4145. Where is the scanner port?

 

[Asteral]

How does this scanner differ from a standard automotive OBD-II scanner? I have one that was pretty fancy when new in 2000, and I'm about to buy a much fancier (pro-mechanic-style) automotive OBD-II scanner for $500-ish. It would be great if those could work on my 2016 LS XR4145. Where is the scanner port?

typically the ports are under the dash covers towards the floor, usually on the right hand side but can sometimes be located in the center, but be forewarned even the LS factory setup we have here to hook into the XR models some of them require an adapter plug to function(not all of them but some), secondarily the software these tractors run is as far as i am aware not available to the open public, even us as dealers have to have ls give us some of it sometimes when we reprogram them, because its not the same software on each unit it highly depends on which engine the unit in question is equipped with, i have seen that some scanners will give you the failure codes in f codes but not all of them will give you the secondary p code that is attached to the f code which helps to narrow down the specifics of each code failure.
That being said having a scan tool available for modern tractors is something i would recommend for anyone who wants to trouble shoot their own equipment and do their own work, especially if the unit no longer covered under its warranty period. These ca be a huge help in general when trouble shooting issues.

 

[sodamo]

How does this scanner differ from a standard automotive OBD-II scanner? I have one that was pretty fancy when new in 2000, and I'm about to buy a much fancier (pro-mechanic-style) automotive OBD-II scanner for $500-ish. It would be great if those could work on my 2016 LS XR4145. Where is the scanner port?

Don’t know how it differs, but I do have this scanner for my XR4140 and it does read codes.
I’ve had an intermittent stalling issue (documents in a couple threads here on TBN).

Didn’t get any useful info.
Then again, neither did Dealer tech with the official scanner/laptop.

Last time he was out, thought we had success by bypassing the fuel filter using a direct line from tank to pump, with inline filter. This was suggested by corp LS tech. Partial success in it hasnt stalled but still goes into limp mode while working, but no codes. Waiting for tech and next attempt.

 

[LS3150]

New to sight and have been a happy owner of a XR3135H for five years now. Bought it new and currently have 1250 hours. I replaced the EGR recently and scrubbed the canister with power washer. Dried it over my wood burning stove before re-assembling. Now I can't get it to regen. I looked both sides for the ODB port to assure myself that it would fit the scan tool listed at the top of this thread. The tractors not throwing any codes but when I try to force the regen it stumbles then flashes off. Not sure where to go next with it. Still runs and preforms normal.

 

[Obi-Wan-YJ]

I have a late update to this topic. My 2016 LS XR4145 has an automotive-style 16-pin OBD2 connector hidden behind the center kick-panel. I'm guessing it does use the J1939 "heavy duty" protocol, though, because my normal OBD2 scanner (Innova 3140) won't talk to it.

On a whim, I plugged in my little $15 Amazon Panlong bluetooth OBD2 dongle:
Amazon.com
and connected to it with the Car Scanner Pro app on my Android phone. I'm not sure if the $6 "Pro" upgrade had any effect.

To my surprise, the app connected right up to my LS tractor. I was able to scan codes and view live data. I'm not having any problems with the tractor, so I couldn't do any exhaustive testing, but it seems to work at least for that simple stuff.