1320 Electronics OBD1 Bluetooth Cable PC Options
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1320 Electronics OBD1 Bluetooth Cable PC Options
I have a bluetooth cable from 1320 electronics and have successfully used the ALDL Scan app on Android. Is there a way to use a more robust PC laptop program with the 1320 OBD1 cable? TYIA
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When I was playing with burning chips I used TunerPro RT. Check this from google AI.... .... it's been over a dozen years but here is the website: https://www.tunerpro.net/downloadApp.htm
Connecting a 1320 OBD1 cable to a laptop for diagnostic purposes requires both the physical cable and appropriate software.
Here's how to generally set up and use a 1320 OBD1 cable with a laptop program:
When I was playing with burning chips I used TunerPro RT. Check this from google AI.... .... it's been over a dozen years but here is the website: https://www.tunerpro.net/downloadApp.htm
Connecting a 1320 OBD1 cable to a laptop for diagnostic purposes requires both the physical cable and appropriate software.
Here's how to generally set up and use a 1320 OBD1 cable with a laptop program:
- Cable Connection:
- The 1320 OBD1 cable typically has three ends: a 12-pin ALDL connector for the vehicle's diagnostic port, a 12V lighter plug for power, and a DB-9 connector (or potentially a USB connection depending on the specific cable model) to connect to your laptop.
- Ensure all three ends are securely connected.
- Many 1320 OBD1 cables utilize an FTDI chipset for USB connectivity. You might need to install FTDI drivers on your laptop if they are not already installed.
- Software Setup:
- Install the appropriate diagnostic software on your laptop that supports the 1320 cable. Popular choices for GM OBD1 include:
- ALDL Scan
- TTS Datamaster
- TunerPro RT
- ALDLdroid (an Android application that also supports wired and wireless connections)
- If using TunerPro RT, configure the software to communicate with the cable:
- Navigate to "Tools" -> "Preferences" -> "Data Acq./Emulation".
- Select "Configure Plug-In Component".
- Choose the correct COM port number that corresponds to the USB-ALDL Cable.
- Install the appropriate diagnostic software on your laptop that supports the 1320 cable. Popular choices for GM OBD1 include:
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