[ace2878]

I'm wondering if there are people out there that own a STARSCAN device besides the dealer. I recently install fog lights on my SXT and need them activated via the STARSCAN tool. My local dealer wants to charge me $100 to do it. I figured that's their minimum charge for hooking up the device. If I have to go that way, I guess I'll have them flash my PCM to fix the flickering headlight problem too. However, I would like to look for less expensive options for enabling my fog lights and possibly doing this flash. I know with my old car (VW) there were several people in the area that had the necessary tool to interact with the PCM. I'm hoping the same is true for my Magnum too.

 

[05magmn]

Thats the only place around here that your going to find one, But you can buy them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Aut...tors_Automotive_Tools?_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Automotive-Tools__Chrysler-StarScan-Tool_W0QQitemZ390016527053QQadiZ2871QQadnZAutomotiveQ20ToolsQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Automotive_Tools?_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Automotive-Tools__MILLER-TOOLS-CHRYSLER-STARSCAN_W0QQitemZ270326011247QQadiZ2871QQadnZAutomotiveQ20ToolsQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item270326011247&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Can you say HOLY$$$$$$$$$
P.s if you buy one I will pay you $100 to turn on my fog and low beams with the high beams.

 

[Hemi31]

There are a few of us out there......I am not sure who has one near you but if there is someone I am sure he will chime in.

 

[MOL SRT-8]

I really need to break down and buy one. It is a big pain in the a$$ everytime i need to barrow one from my old work.

 

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i used scotts at the spa meet two years ago.

 

[05Silver_C]

There are a few of us out there......I am not sure who has one near you but if there is someone I am sure he will chime in.

So then you have one? Reason I ask, is Im unsure if the 09 GCSRT8 has daytime running lights, I dont want them cause I will have AAC halos on instead.

 

[hemituner]

I'm wondering if there are people out there that own a STARSCAN device besides the dealer. I recently install fog lights on my SXT and need them activated via the STARSCAN tool. My local dealer wants to charge me $100 to do it. I figured that's their minimum charge for hooking up the device. If I have to go that way, I guess I'll have them flash my PCM to fix the flickering headlight problem too. However, I would like to look for less expensive options for enabling my fog lights and possibly doing this flash. I know with my old car (VW) there were several people in the area that had the necessary tool to interact with the PCM. I'm hoping the same is true for my Magnum too.

Your Much better off with a Star Mobile. It is faster and the software works off your laptop. It is useless for flashing unless you have the files. It will only Down Load them if you have a Chrysler id and Password. Or if you know someone who does, the flashes can be put on a usb device and saved to the software. As far as restoring complete vehicle configurations though it is necessary to connect to chrysler direct with the tool and the car.
Hope this helps
A.J.

 

[Hemi31]

So then you have one? Reason I ask, is Im unsure if the 09 GCSRT8 has daytime running lights, I dont want them cause I will have AAC halos on instead.

I do but I need to get it updated.

 

[ace2878]

I guess it's off to the dealer. $100 seems cheap compared to buying one myself. I'll probably wait a few days though to see if anyone near me chimes in that they have one.

 

[DA H.N.I.C.]

I got lucky. When I had my fogs enabled I just went back to the dealership where I bougt my car (Luther Brookdale Chrysler/Dodge) and the did it for me for free. It took less than a minute to scroll through the menus on the handheld in parking lot at the front entrance. Service manager said he "didn't feel right" charging so much for something so easy...............like I said, I got lucky.

 

[JonW]

Your Much better off with a Star Mobile. It is faster and the software works off your laptop. It is useless for flashing unless you have the files. It will only Down Load them if you have a Chrysler id and Password. Or if you know someone who does, the flashes can be put on a usb device and saved to the software. As far as restoring complete vehicle configurations though it is necessary to connect to chrysler direct with the tool and the car.
Hope this helps
A.J.

Let me add some emphasis to what HemiTuner said... Do not buy StarScan, only buy a StarMobile. The StarScan is now being phased out with the latest WiTech software. Only StarMobiles and the new WiTech "Pods" will be supported.

Also, individuals can get the flash files with a subscription to TechAuthority. You do not have to have an actual dealer code. You can do TA subscriptions on a daily basis for $20. I do this every 3 to 6 months just to pick up the latest flash files and software updates.

 

[05magmn]

i used scotts at the spa meet two years ago.

Scott doesn't have one, he has a snapon scan tool. It will not go into our computers deep enought o reprogram the light, I tried at the meet and greet.

 

[Hemi31]

Let me add some emphasis to what HemiTuner said... Do not buy StarScan, only buy a StarMobile. The StarScan is now being phased out with the latest WiTech software. Only StarMobiles and the new WiTech "Pods" will be supported.

Also, individuals can get the flash files with a subscription to TechAuthority. You do not have to have an actual dealer code. You can do TA subscriptions on a daily basis for $20. I do this every 3 to 6 months just to pick up the latest flash files and software updates.

Pretty sure the latest update can only be done off of disc now/.......or did I get bad info?

 

[hemituner]

Pretty sure the latest update can only be done off of disc now/.......or did I get bad info?

Eric:
All the current and latest updates are off the internet. Starmobile desktop client is and Starscan are currently at 9.04. Next time your down this way Ill update it for you, or just UPS it to me and Ill ups it back same day.
Hope this helps
A.J.

 

[Mr. iNCREDIBLE]

Pretty sure the latest update can only be done off of disc now/.......or did I get bad info?

Eric:
All the current and latest updates are off the internet. Starmobile desktop client is and Starscan are currently at 9.04. Next time your down this way Ill update it for you, or just UPS it to me and Ill ups it back same day.
Hope this helps
A.J.

the last disc update was 8.05 and you need that to go higher, everything since has been internet download..

I have 8.05 if anyone needs it, and I have a source to continue to get the disc updates if they are needed (as they have been in the past every so often)

 

[09ChallengerSRT8]

Does this 8.05 work for 2010 Challengers? I have a starscan it works fine on my 2009 Challenger but won't connect with my wifes 2010 Challenger I have 9.05 on my starscan as of now.

 

[fnkychkn]

Does this 8.05 work for 2010 Challengers? I have a starscan it works fine on my 2009 Challenger but won't connect with my wifes 2010 Challenger I have 9.05 on my starscan as of now.

starscan is no longer supported and will not communicate with 2010 & newer models. you'll need either a starmobile or witech.

 

[09ChallengerSRT8]

Thanks for the info