Only does basic functions with data logging. Good tool for basic
diagnostics, but not too elaborate as other high-end scanners (Snap-On, Auto
X-Ray, OTC). Used it for about two years and then got rid of it.
My PDA does more than the OBD software and cable...costs a bit more though.
$50 for PDA on eBay and $450 for the Compact Flash cartridge, software, and
Dodge specific cable from OTC.
- Bernd
>From: "Kevin S." <ksellstr@softcom.nospam.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: OBD-II cable
>Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:32:34 -0800
>
>
>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
>
>
>--
>Kevin Sellstrom, W6KTB E-Mail:ksellstr@softcom.net
> ***Wilton, California***
>
>'99 Dodge Dakota CC, 4x4, 5.2,
>'69 Dodge D200, 4x2, 318,
>
>Also: '83 Volvo 244Ti, '85 Volvo 244, '68 Volvo 122S, '98 Specialized
>Rockhopper A1FS
>
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