Anyone has a full-time OBD-II laptop hardwired?
10-29-2002, 03:12 PM
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Anyone has a full-time OBD-II laptop hardwired?
Ah, I love to have a Full time OBD-II Laptop (colored Screen) hoocked up to the Car.. showing gauages like IAT, ,MAP, Throthle postion, EOT (oil) , ECT (coolant) and ATF Temp.... % load too...
We already have rpm and speed... but miss a lot....
Ah... How about using the NAV LCD?...
We already have rpm and speed... but miss a lot....
Ah... How about using the NAV LCD?...
10-29-2002, 03:32 PM
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i was thinking on actually doing that on my nav screen (since it's already modified)
what i was going to do is to have a small computer built in my trunk and use the nav screen as the monitor.
i basically just wanted to be able to use this small computer as an MP3 player AND to have a DVD rom to watch movies on instead of using my PS2.
now that i saw this stuff about the ODBII programs, it would be cool to also purchase that program and run it off the same little computer that i'm going to build
would be pretty cool.
what i was going to do is to have a small computer built in my trunk and use the nav screen as the monitor.
i basically just wanted to be able to use this small computer as an MP3 player AND to have a DVD rom to watch movies on instead of using my PS2.
now that i saw this stuff about the ODBII programs, it would be cool to also purchase that program and run it off the same little computer that i'm going to build
would be pretty cool.
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10-29-2002, 04:03 PM
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You can download the program for free but it doesn't do too much good without the adapter which plugs into the OBDII connector. That you have to buy...
10-29-2002, 04:28 PM
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You can download the program for free but it doesn't do too much good without the adapter which plugs into the OBDII connector. That you have to buy...
You can download the program for free but it doesn't do too much good without the adapter which plugs into the OBDII connector. That you have to buy...
10-29-2002, 04:35 PM
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If I remember correctly, the guy I bought the software & hardware from won't just let you buy the adapter(for obvious reasons). You have to buy it as a bundle... and I think I paid like $142 for the package. Scalbert, it looks like we both have the same software. Is this how you recall it?
I picked it up at http://www.obd-2.com/
I picked it up at http://www.obd-2.com/
10-29-2002, 05:21 PM
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I guess, he is giving away the software so you will buy the connector with IF.
Now, I have a Win CE machine and I would love to have port of his software on that machine....
Now, I have a Win CE machine and I would love to have port of his software on that machine....
10-29-2002, 10:16 PM
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I bought it for $122 + shipping from the programmer, Alex Pepper, which is a bargain IMO. For my old Typhoon it was $500 to do basically the same thing. With the GTP it was near $200. So $120 to read and reset DTCs is a bargain is you already own a laptop. Add to that the ability to log data is invaluable...
10-29-2002, 10:50 PM
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Okay.. I emailed Alex Pepper... A WinCE version will be available withinh 6 months... Free download too.. At that time... I will dedeciate that my Sharp Mobilion to that be an OBD-II server... I will custom make a holding arm for the sharp and a neat wiring to the OBD-II connector... It would be cool... I thought about using the NAV LCD... but what the heck... the Sharp has 640x480 9.5" LCD!
Here is the bad boy:
Here is the bad boy:
10-29-2002, 11:37 PM
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I know it tests the system and check all diagnostics.
My question is: can I adjust particular specification for this program/unit. I mean, can I adjust it so that i am running rich (for nos) or adjust it to run lean (better mpg)? If no, is there a unit that will allow me to do this?
My question is: can I adjust particular specification for this program/unit. I mean, can I adjust it so that i am running rich (for nos) or adjust it to run lean (better mpg)? If no, is there a unit that will allow me to do this?
10-29-2002, 11:43 PM
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Originally posted by Quick Silver
I know it tests the system and check all diagnostics.
My question is: can I adjust particular specification for this program/unit. I mean, can I adjust it so that i am running rich (for nos) or adjust it to run lean (better mpg)? If no, is there a unit that will allow me to do this?
I know it tests the system and check all diagnostics.
My question is: can I adjust particular specification for this program/unit. I mean, can I adjust it so that i am running rich (for nos) or adjust it to run lean (better mpg)? If no, is there a unit that will allow me to do this?
you can reset codes with the program, but can not override the ecu functions.
to mess with the fuel curve etc. you would either need a stand-alone or a VAFC from greddy.
11-22-2002, 08:23 PM
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Any instruction on how to make the OBD II cable connector yourself? I would like to save some money and make one myself. There is only 5 wires connecting to the connector behind hte dash on my 97 2.2CL. Mantis23, think you can use an continuity meter and let me know which pin go to which pins on the serial connector? Thanks.
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11-22-2002, 09:09 PM
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someone filming The F&F?
hook it up to run diagnostic okay but
to have a laptop hooked up 24/7? jeez gimme a break.
and i thought i was geek.. not too practical if u ask me
hook it up to run diagnostic okay but
to have a laptop hooked up 24/7? jeez gimme a break.
and i thought i was geek.. not too practical if u ask me
11-24-2002, 02:57 PM
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Originally posted by aaron1017
Any instruction on how to make the OBD II cable connector yourself? I would like to save some money and make one myself. There is only 5 wires connecting to the connector behind hte dash on my 97 2.2CL. Mantis23, think you can use an continuity meter and let me know which pin go to which pins on the serial connector? Thanks.
Aaron
Any instruction on how to make the OBD II cable connector yourself? I would like to save some money and make one myself. There is only 5 wires connecting to the connector behind hte dash on my 97 2.2CL. Mantis23, think you can use an continuity meter and let me know which pin go to which pins on the serial connector? Thanks.
Aaron
11-24-2002, 07:00 PM
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Nevermind, I am making my own cable with instructions found at http://www.planetfall.com/~jeff/obdii/. I will only be using every once and a while for diagnostics and such.
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