I've been looking for someone who has actually used such an interface.
How is his system? How much does it do?
Does it get just Generic codes or mfgr. specific codes, i.e tranny, ABS,
etc. codes? How about full sensor readings...tranny, ABS, engine, etc?
Can it do the functional tests such as actuating solenoids, switches, etc?
Thanks!
Kevin
david.clement@verizon.net wrote:
> In article <003d01c3d49e$44251cb0$1a0a010a@crashxp610>, 2kdaksport@comcast.net
> ("Craig Rash") writes:
>
>>
>>Anyone out there know where to get an OBD-II cable? Here's what I know. It
>>has to have a j1962 male connector on the OBD end and a db9 female on the
>>laptop end. I have a page with the pin-outs and I have software to connect
>>to it. Anybody have one of these that no longer use or know where I can get
>>one??
>>Also... I saw that one of the pins is powered???? this could cause a
>>problem when connecting to a laptop. Any advice would be appreciated.
>>
>
>
> It's not just a cable. There are transciever IC's that are either either in the
> connector or built into the cable (i.e., pregnant snake). Your laptop interface
> is RS232 there are three different protocols that are used by the various
> manufacturers, you need the active components to translate from the interface
> in your car to the RS232 in your laptop.. I purchased my cable from this guy
> http://www.obd-2.com/ and use his software (the software is free). He regularly
> updates the software and keeps the tables of manufacturer specific codes up
> todate too.
>
> Dave Clement
> 99 SLT+ CC 4x4
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***Wilton, California***
'99 Dodge Dakota CC, 4x4, 5.2,
'69 Dodge D200, 4x2, 318,
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