capturing ODB codes real-time
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capturing ODB codes real-time
Is there a way to grab the engine codes while the car is running? I have a pesky code that only comes on while I'm on the highway. The code gets reset once the ignition is turned off. Help??? TIA
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by david350
Is there a way to grab the engine codes while the car is running? I have a pesky code that only comes on while I'm on the highway. The code gets reset once the ignition is turned off. Help??? TIA
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St. Jude Donor '05
Are you talking OBDI or OBDII??
If it's OBDI and you have a laptop handy, I use WinALDL. It's a free download and you just need to make a cable to interface between the ALDL connector and the rs232 port on your laptop.
If it's OBDI and you have a laptop handy, I use WinALDL. It's a free download and you just need to make a cable to interface between the ALDL connector and the rs232 port on your laptop.
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From: Santee Ca
Originally Posted by david350
Is there a way to grab the engine codes while the car is running? I have a pesky code that only comes on while I'm on the highway. The code gets reset once the ignition is turned off. Help??? TIA
