code reader/scanner(or whatever the are called)for laptop????
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code reader/scanner(or whatever the are called)for laptop????
is there such a thing? i am guessing there is...something that plugs into a serial port on the back of a laptop and software to read codes, etc.???
anyone know where i can pick one up?
anyone know where i can pick one up?
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Re: code reader/scanner(or whatever the are called)for laptop???? (85_togo)
Yes, there are several brands of "scan tool" software available.
Check out the following sites:
1) Ease Simulations at http://www.obd2.com or http://www.easesim.com
2) Diacom at http://www.rinda.com
3) Autotap at http://www.autotap.com/
4) Do-it-yourselfer EFI page at http://www.diy-efi.org/
5) AKM page at http://www.mindspring.com/~amattei/dss.htm
You need to know which version of OnBoard Diagnostics (OBD1 or OBD2) your vehicle uses.
This info is on the vehicle emissions sticker on the radiator (left side) on vettes.
Many of the scan tools available for OBDII can reset DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) like
the SES you are seeing. Ease offers both OBD1 and OBD2 scan tools. The Ease OBD2 version
generally will reset DTCs where possible for a particular vehicle. The personal version is
based upon the Ease Professional version, which is comparable to the GM official tools in
capability. In an OBDII vehicle like a 96 there are as many as 128 parameters available.
The Ease OBDII scan tool will record up to 60 of those 128 parameters at a time for an
unlimited amount of time. It will also automatically do the charting for you to compare
MAF vs RPM or TPS (throttle position sensor voltage).
After you look at the above sites if you decide that you are interested in the Ease Scan
Tool, email me directly and I will be glad to send you a complete review including screen
captures of the Ease Scan Tool that I use on my OBDI 88 coupe. As a rep for Ease, I can
get you a rebate of 10% on everything you order through me. Ease takes credit card orders
and offers a 30 day no questions asked money back gaurantee.
Let me know if I can be of any help.
mike_88z51@yahoo.com
[Modified by Mike_88Z51, 5:33 AM 8/12/2001]
Check out the following sites:
1) Ease Simulations at http://www.obd2.com or http://www.easesim.com
2) Diacom at http://www.rinda.com
3) Autotap at http://www.autotap.com/
4) Do-it-yourselfer EFI page at http://www.diy-efi.org/
5) AKM page at http://www.mindspring.com/~amattei/dss.htm
You need to know which version of OnBoard Diagnostics (OBD1 or OBD2) your vehicle uses.
This info is on the vehicle emissions sticker on the radiator (left side) on vettes.
Many of the scan tools available for OBDII can reset DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) like
the SES you are seeing. Ease offers both OBD1 and OBD2 scan tools. The Ease OBD2 version
generally will reset DTCs where possible for a particular vehicle. The personal version is
based upon the Ease Professional version, which is comparable to the GM official tools in
capability. In an OBDII vehicle like a 96 there are as many as 128 parameters available.
The Ease OBDII scan tool will record up to 60 of those 128 parameters at a time for an
unlimited amount of time. It will also automatically do the charting for you to compare
MAF vs RPM or TPS (throttle position sensor voltage).
After you look at the above sites if you decide that you are interested in the Ease Scan
Tool, email me directly and I will be glad to send you a complete review including screen
captures of the Ease Scan Tool that I use on my OBDI 88 coupe. As a rep for Ease, I can
get you a rebate of 10% on everything you order through me. Ease takes credit card orders
and offers a 30 day no questions asked money back gaurantee.
Let me know if I can be of any help.
mike_88z51@yahoo.com
[Modified by Mike_88Z51, 5:33 AM 8/12/2001]
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Re: code reader/scanner(or whatever the are called)for laptop???? (85_togo)
Be carefull here...take it from someone who spent a lot of time debugging this issue. My 86 vette would not work with Craig Moats software. The cable I purchased didn't work for me either. After many exhausting days I gave up and purchased Diacom GM Plus. It wouldn't work either--so I went back to the drawing board and after a ton of research I discovered my 86 vette had a 85 ECM-165....Life is great once again....now I can monitor my engine's performance after every prom revision.
V/R,
Frank :chevy
V/R,
Frank :chevy
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Re: code reader/scanner(or whatever the are called)for laptop???? (85_togo)
Great question. What is the pricing like on the software? I presume the connector cable is sold separately? What is the main difference between the packages? Mike, if it's not a bother, can you please send me the details you mentioned about the system you sell? Thanks! ~Juliet Juliet@annapolis.net
