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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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Default Scaning software....Can I download somewhere?

I just got a new laptop PC, and I wanted to know if there is a place to get software to be able to look at my car with...You know like the scaner's you can buy to check out everything your car is doing.....and where to get a cable to plug intom my PC and then into the car...
I hope I am saying this right....
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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good question, surely the experts will chime in with a definitive answer. i would like to know also :)
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (apollo30346)

This is a very nice FREE scan program:
http://moates.net/gmecm/software.html

For an interface try:
http://www.akmcables.com/

I bought one of the kits and saved some money.
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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does the job.... :iagree:
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (apollo30346)

You can build your own Moates cable for less than $5. It works great
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (AGENT 86)

agent86, i can easily get the rs232 connector but what where do i buy a ALDL Connector? i'm hoping to make a plug up and download the software to my laptop and learn something about my 91 vert :hat thanks in adavance and i dont mean to hijack this post - hopefully the info will help us all.....
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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agent86, i can easily get the rs232 connector but what where do i buy a ALDL Connector? i'm hoping to make a plug up and download the software to my laptop and learn something about my 91 vert :hat thanks in adavance and i dont mean to hijack this post - hopefully the info will help us all.....
Mine ain't fancy but it works. I drilled 3 holes in a piece of thick plastic then put a brad nail through each hole. I soldered my 10k resistor across two of them(A+B) then soldered the data wire to the single one and the ground wire to the A+B nails. I then covered the connections with my hot melt glue gun. I put all the rest of the electronics inside the DB9(rs232) connector. Can you picture this beautiful piece :D
This gives you an idea on what to fabricate to get the job done. It ain't fancy but it works. I just tried it today with datamaster and it works fine aswell.
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (AGENT 86)

How do I know what to download on Moates site....there is alot of things there to download... :confused:
and thanks guys for all the help...I am a nebie trying to learn about all this stuff....I want to learn all I can about what my 88 is doing....and where to improve it....
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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Download this program and build the two transistor cable. Thats all you need.
http://www.moates.net/zips/ECM852.ZIP
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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Hope this isnt highjacking, but I just did the above download. Thanks to Apollo30346. Question: This looks to be a program for LT1s. Will it work on an L98? :chevy :chevy
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (Spankyellow)

To all that replied....MANY THANKS....I have the same question...I have an L-98...will this program work....I have the the 165ECM.....I am trying to figure the plug thing out too....man do I feel stupid....
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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AKMcables says I need a cable adaptor for my new Dell. I dont have the correct port for the cable. This confusing but with a bit of effort, worthwhile. Im really glad you started this!! The download looks like it will do the job Ive been looking for.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 01:05 AM
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Spankyellow and apollo30346 go to default settings then move cursor down to ecm type. Change ecm type by using arrow right . When it comes time to plug your cable in you will have to go back to default settings and switch from offline to diagnostic mode. You will also have to check to see if the right port is selected :cheers:
This Datamaster software works with moates cable also.86-89
http://www.ttspowersystems.com/softw...32/32-full.zip


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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 08:34 AM
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (AGENT 86)

Spankyellow and apollo30346 go to default settings then move cursor down to ecm type. Change ecm type by using arrow right . When it comes time to plug your cable in you will have to go back to default settings and switch from offline to diagnostic mode. You will also have to check to see if the right port is selected :cheers:
This Datamaster software works with moates cable also.86-89
http://www.ttspowersystems.com/softw...32/32-full.zip ( ((Agent86, that was easy.THANKS. Wish I had the cable so I could run the program. Any other little tricks up your sleeve? Ill bet you have a phone in your shoe.))

[Modified by AGENT 86, 10:11 PM 11/24/2003]
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (apollo30346)

Hey guys just a quick question:

Does Datamaster work with the 165ECM on MAF cars?
I've got the 8D version that works with the MAP system but need to check a MAF system.

What do I need?
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This is the software for the 165 ecm
http://www.ttspowersystems.com/softw...32/32-full.zip

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Agent86 I just downloaded the datamaster software. Took about 15 minutes on my dialup service. Will this do anything different than the Moates download? The Moates looks like it does everything I need. I dont plan on burning chips or getting too involved. Just want to get info before & after mods . Maybe pass info to the chip burner . Thanks again. Can you get online with your shoephone? :D
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I'm a newbie at this myself. If it's free it's for me !! :D The information is basically the same. I'm trying all the FREE ones and see which one i like best :D
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:cool: guess its learn as we go. :cheers:
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Default Re: Scaning software....Can I download somewhere? (Spankyellow)

anyone know where i can get a 232 connector to complete my (DIY) cable. i had hoped to cut one off an old serial device but it didn't work out. i tried Radio Shack with no luck.
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