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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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86 L98.... Which OBD1 cable do I need to hook up to my laptop, I have a USB port on the laptop and I down loaded Tuner Pro. Is the cable the only thing I need or will there be something else?
I saw on the ALDL cable website that there were 2 different cables depending on which pin was transmitting data. Which Pin transmits the data M? E? or D? 1986 L98
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86 L98.... Which OBD1 cable do I need to hook up to my laptop, I have a USB port on the laptop and I down loaded Tuner Pro. Is the cable the only thing I need or will there be something else?
I saw on the ALDL cable website that there were 2 different cables depending on which pin was transmitting data. Which Pin transmits the data M? E? or D? 1986 L98
It takes a few clicks/minutes, but that website does tell you. Also, Moates sells a switchable cable you can use.

Other required items depend on your need/goal.
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86 L98.... Which OBD1 cable do I need to hook up to my laptop, I have a USB port on the laptop and I down loaded Tuner Pro. Is the cable the only thing I need or will there be something else?
I saw on the ALDL cable website that there were 2 different cables depending on which pin was transmitting data. Which Pin transmits the data M? E? or D? 1986 L98
Here try this http://aldlcables.com/ $60. Works great on my 86 roadster
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so If I get one of these cables I can look up live data on my laptop testing Oxygen sensors rpms tps voltage etc

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so If I get one of these cables I can look up live data on my laptop testing Oxygen sensors rpms tps voltage etc

Mike
Yes, but you will have to download the Winaldi free shareware software and properly install it on your computer.
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