Engine scanne, data logging software suggestions
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Engine scanne, data logging software suggestions
Folks,
I'm looking for suggestions on the best all around software to use with a PC laptop to convert into a scan tool. I would like to be able to interface with both OBDI and OBDII vehicles.
Any suggestions will be appreciated. I want to be able to do everything from basic trouble codes to data logging. I'm sure we have at least a handful of folks who have a good handle on this stuff.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
I'm looking for suggestions on the best all around software to use with a PC laptop to convert into a scan tool. I would like to be able to interface with both OBDI and OBDII vehicles.
Any suggestions will be appreciated. I want to be able to do everything from basic trouble codes to data logging. I'm sure we have at least a handful of folks who have a good handle on this stuff.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
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My vote is for Datamaster also. Probably because i'm still using the 20 free scans. 
The price after the trials is fairly cheap. I built my own cable for under $5 so i don't have much invested other than the $85 laptop.
Craig Moate's software is good and it's free forever. I like free stuff
The price after the trials is fairly cheap. I built my own cable for under $5 so i don't have much invested other than the $85 laptop.
Craig Moate's software is good and it's free forever. I like free stuff
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Check over in the 'C4 Scan & Tune' section of the forum.
You will find lots of good information there and several helpful forum
members.
Start with the Sticky posted at the top of the section.
Corvette Forum ECM-PCM Tuning Section FAQ
.
You will find lots of good information there and several helpful forum
members.
Start with the Sticky posted at the top of the section.
Corvette Forum ECM-PCM Tuning Section FAQ
.
Melting Slicks
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I agree TT for OBDI
I use Autotap for OBDII, I'm not sure if TT has come up with OBDII or not...
www.autotap.com
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I checked out TT's DataMaster it looks pretty cool. I have not been able to get Craig Motes software to work because I have Windows XP. Can I run his software on XP or do I have to get a dedicated laptop with like 95 or 98 on it?
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Originally Posted by nosvet
I checked out TT's DataMaster it looks pretty cool. I have not been able to get Craig Motes software to work because I have Windows XP. Can I run his software on XP or do I have to get a dedicated laptop with like 95 or 98 on it?
I use 98 for datamaster and moates
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