Thread: OBDII Diagnostic Solution for $64 (+shipping)

Originally Posted by shotgunefx

IIRC, VPW is a lot faster than ISO (not sure if it's faster than the other protocol whose name I can't recall). 1000 wouldn't be bad at all, though if you read just the tach and speedo, that works out to about 8 updates a second. Add some other parameters to monitor, and it isn't all the smooth again.

Though you could stagger the other ones, so you keep the tach and speedo fluid while still getting updates for other parameters at a slower rate.

Hi
This is only one example!!!
VPW Generic Mode 10 PID's at 0.474 to 0.583 mS
VPW Enhanced Mode 10 PID's at 0.822 to 0.912 mS
PID for Engine RPM Generic Mode:
Snd..........> 01 0C
Rcv..........< 41 0C [0B 98] = 742 RPM

PID for Engine RPM Enhanced Mode:
Snd..........> 23 FA 5A 00 FF 01
Rcv..........< 63 FA 5A 00 FF 01 [0A F8] = 702 RPM

I can get this speed sending more PID's than Engine RPM and Vehicle Speed
look this screenshot on this vehicle support 64 PID's from my Data Base and
not only Engine RPM and Vehicle Speed

hi digimotojoel, i have not tried this obdII stuff but want to try it, i have a 1997 honda prelude base model, will this work for me? my check engine light keeps on going on everytime, can this be turned off with the hardware and software you have? i want to see my diagnostics also when i drive or whenever, can i leave the hardware hooked up on the obd port of the car? what potential problems will i encounter if i do this? i will be hooking it up with my usb hub, does the hardware require that it is the only one hooked up with the usb hub or can it work with other usb devices connected to the usb hub?what setup can you recommend for what I want to do and how much will it cost? i also sent you an email. thanks

Can I use this interface to log and inject data to/from the Class 2 serial bus?

I want to see what all the devices are saying to each other. I also want to be able to send fake messages to the bus, like messages pretending to come from the BCM for example.

Originally Posted by mick0uziel

hi digimotojoel, i have not tried this obdII stuff but want to try it, i have a 1997 honda prelude base model, will this work for me? my check engine light keeps on going on everytime, can this be turned off with the hardware and software you have? i want to see my diagnostics also when i drive or whenever, can i leave the hardware hooked up on the obd port of the car? what potential problems will i encounter if i do this? i will be hooking it up with my usb hub, does the hardware require that it is the only one hooked up with the usb hub or can it work with other usb devices connected to the usb hub?what setup can you recommend for what I want to do and how much will it cost? i also sent you an email. thanks

It really depends on the type of error that is being generated in your vehicle. The software will always attempt to clear a code, but sometimes (if the error is persistant) it may not be able to remove it completely. You can leave the hardware hooked to your vehicle, there is a small drain of power that occurs however as the OBDII device itself pulls from the vehicle. I do not know the power consumption off the top of my head. you can use the software with a USB hub, that is fine. I, of course, will recommend the Digimoto 4.03 with the mOByDic based scanner. It is an open OBDII based interface, inexpensive and has provided CAN support longer then many other open interfaces.

I hope all your replies don't take 2 months

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The Digimoto 5.0 release is complete and all customers are entitled to free upgrades. Digimoto.com also has full time support on staff for any questions/problems that may occur. Again, you can always call me directly (414.232.6121) if you have any questions.

Just looking for OBD-II software and looked at Digimoto's app. How well does this integrate with RoadRunner?

I am planning on purchasing the Scantool.net's Elm scan product because I can hardwire that unit much easier than the ones with the molded OBD-II connector. Does the Digimoto app still play nice with the Elm scan VPW module? This is going into a '96 Camry that is VPW based.

The 10% discount isn't still available...is it?

Thanks,
Steve

Originally Posted by meisner

Just looking for OBD-II software and looked at Digimoto's app. How well does this integrate with RoadRunner?

I am planning on purchasing the Scantool.net's Elm scan product because I can hardwire that unit much easier than the ones with the molded OBD-II connector. Does the Digimoto app still play nice with the Elm scan VPW module? This is going into a '96 Camry that is VPW based.
Thanks,
Steve

Are you sure the Camry is VPW? I could have sworn the camry would be ISO, anyways if you are planning on switching cars anytime soon it might make sense to get a multiprotocol scantool that way you do not have to spend additional money when the protocols change

Paul
www.obdpros.com

Yeah, I think the 1996 was the only year they used VPW. I was planning on permanently installing it. I fI get a multiprotocol unit, it will have the molded OBD-II connector. The Scantool unit doesn't. If I use one of the more common multi-protocol ones, it will have the molded cable that won't fit my requirements.