Re: Scan tool on order

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Thu Nov 09 2000 - 10:22:15 EST


The tool works very well. I've been using it now for a few days without any
problems at all. Only item I would suggest, set the COM port to 57600 as well
as the program. Works much better and doesn't timeout as with 19200.

- Bernd

> Well, the check engine light is still on, and I ordered the
> $162 tool (actually I think it's a cable and breakout box,
> http://www.obd-2.com
> and a software program for your PC) It's supposed to
> be able to read and clear codes, delivery on Friday.
> Hopefully on Saturday, I'll clear the code, and then
> I can offer a service to members in the LAX (Los Angeles
> Airport area. Only problem, it reads codes in OBD2 format,
> P0135 and such, anyone have a translation table to convert
> that to Dodge codes 47? Otherwise I'm stuck with looking up
> Powertrain Whatever Whatever Whatever to de-crypt this stuff.
>
> Mike
> --
> "Thoughtcrime was not a thing that
> could be concealed forever. You might
> dodge sucessfully for a while, even
> for years, but sooner or later they
> were bound to get you."
> - George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four
> http://www.newspeak.com/1984.htm
>



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