OBD1 to usb software
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OBD1 to usb software
Any one know of some software I could use with my OBD1 to usb cable so I could see the diagnostics and live readings on my computer, its a 1989 5.7 liter 350 sbc (TPI). THANKS!!
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Try this site ... http://www.obd2allinone.com/sc/pages.asp?pageid=60 ... has links to many programs that are freeware or try before you buy stuff. Also you might need USB drivers if you did not get them with your cable.
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Thanks I'll give her a shot, you think you could walk me through it? I just bought a odb1 to usb cable, I assume one goes to the vette and the othe to the usb port, once I hook it up do I turn the car on then start the programe or do I need to set some settings first, if so let me know, Thanks
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also wanted to make sure I bought the right cable:
http://www.amazon.com/ALDL-OBD1-Cabl.../dp/B001NQGLIA
and it also said something about a 10k resistor. Does it go somewere in the cable, if so, were? Thanks
http://www.amazon.com/ALDL-OBD1-Cabl.../dp/B001NQGLIA
and it also said something about a 10k resistor. Does it go somewere in the cable, if so, were? Thanks
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Looks like the right cable, did they give you a driver?
If you use Datamaster, you need to download the 92-93 y-body version. Next you need to read their instructions carefully, some people can use the base settings fine and people like me have to tweak them.
Make sure you take the jumper off, that is for earlier ECM's.
If you use Datamaster, you need to download the 92-93 y-body version. Next you need to read their instructions carefully, some people can use the base settings fine and people like me have to tweak them.
Make sure you take the jumper off, that is for earlier ECM's.
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Looks like the right cable, did they give you a driver?
If you use Datamaster, you need to download the 92-93 y-body version. Next you need to read their instructions carefully, some people can use the base settings fine and people like me have to tweak them.
Make sure you take the jumper off, that is for earlier ECM's.
If you use Datamaster, you need to download the 92-93 y-body version. Next you need to read their instructions carefully, some people can use the base settings fine and people like me have to tweak them.
Make sure you take the jumper off, that is for earlier ECM's.
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Most of the USB to serial drivers ( FTDI is the most common) require some " tweaking " of the laptop ports settings.Nothing major , just won't auto detect like with a regular USB device
You have to check what Comms port the laptop has nominated for the cable and then go into the software and select the same port so cable can communicate
How to
http://www.akmcables.com/usb.htm
You have to check what Comms port the laptop has nominated for the cable and then go into the software and select the same port so cable can communicate
How to
http://www.akmcables.com/usb.htm
Last edited by rodj; Apr 7, 2010 at 06:08 PM.
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You still need a cable to physically connect the laptop to the ECM ALDL connector
Cheapest going here
http://www.aldlcable.com/
The driver is only a software program to make the USB port work like a old style serial port that the ECM uses for communication
Once I setup the Comms port correctly,I have never had a problem and because it is powered from the USB port you don't need extra power from the cig lighter
Cheapest going here
http://www.aldlcable.com/
The driver is only a software program to make the USB port work like a old style serial port that the ECM uses for communication
Once I setup the Comms port correctly,I have never had a problem and because it is powered from the USB port you don't need extra power from the cig lighter
Last edited by rodj; Apr 7, 2010 at 01:44 AM.
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true 
even I paid for it ... and also bought this cable http://www.aldlcable.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd1u which under windows 7 dont even have to worry for drivers
it will detect it automaticaly, for my '91 i just had to make some modification on the port configuration, its documented in the datamaster help
even I paid for it ... and also bought this cable http://www.aldlcable.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd1u which under windows 7 dont even have to worry for driversit will detect it automaticaly, for my '91 i just had to make some modification on the port configuration, its documented in the datamaster help
Last edited by ndanl; Apr 7, 2010 at 02:54 AM.
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How is your soldering?
http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/aldl8192/8192hw.htm
http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/aldl8192/8192hw.htm