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06-18-2004, 08:01 PM
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Phat Boy
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AZ
Vehicle: 1998 Hyundai Tiburon FX
Posts: 1,007
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Scantool or OBDdiagnostics
http://www.scantool.net
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http://www.obddiagnostics.com/order.html
I've heard that ELM is somewhat limited, although It's only been hinted at. The OBD Diagnostics one looks cool because it appears that the one unit supports all OBD interfaces (ISO, PWM, VPW). With OBD Diagnostics, I could use that on all of my cars, whereas with the ELM ones I'd have to buy 2 (Domestic/Import). What are your suggestions? Also what software is best, I was thinking about using OBD Diagnostics software.
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06-18-2004, 08:39 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NY
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
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I can't speak on Scantool, but I did get the completed BR-3 & it's pretty cool.. I haven't done too much w/ it though. The software from the site is also pretty cool, even if it does look a little outdated.
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06-18-2004, 09:11 PM
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Phat Boy
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AZ
Vehicle: 1998 Hyundai Tiburon FX
Posts: 1,007
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Can you do diagnostics as well as stats, like I know the one at the local Checkers, you just plug in and it tells you what's wrong.
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My Carputer! (More Car Pics at the end)
2 Kicker Comp 10"
Epia M-9000, 256 MB DDR, 120 Gig HD
Lilliput 7" VGA Touchscreen
Check it out?!
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06-21-2004, 08:12 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 49
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I also have the BR-3.
The software can give you the basic stats in "graphic" or text mode, i.e. speed RPM temperatures. There's an O2 sensor page, which is beyond my comprehension, and a trouble code page that reads the Check engine light and lets you reset it or whatnot.
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06-21-2004, 08:13 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 49
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http://www.obddiagnostics.com/ScrnShot/Winscreen.html
Has screenshots of all windows in Windows version. Which reminds me: as far as I can tell, the data coming out of the BR-3 tool is not to the 'standard' that OBD's accept, so you can't switch softwares. I could be wrong, though, as I haven't tried.
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06-21-2004, 11:23 AM
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Phat Boy
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AZ
Vehicle: 1998 Hyundai Tiburon FX
Posts: 1,007
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"I haven't tried" being that the software it came with is acceptable? It doesn't need to be too fancy, I simulated it and it looks pretty good.
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My Carputer! (More Car Pics at the end)
2 Kicker Comp 10"
Epia M-9000, 256 MB DDR, 120 Gig HD
Lilliput 7" VGA Touchscreen
Check it out?!
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06-21-2004, 01:54 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 49
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Quote: Originally Posted by Pudge
"I haven't tried" being that the software it came with is acceptable? It doesn't need to be too fancy, I simulated it and it looks pretty good.
I meant that I haven't tried using any software other than that which comes from obddiagnostics.com, but I am under the imrpession that other software would not work. |
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06-21-2004, 05:47 PM
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Phat Boy
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AZ
Vehicle: 1998 Hyundai Tiburon FX
Posts: 1,007
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I know, but you found the software it came with was good for you?
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My Carputer! (More Car Pics at the end)
2 Kicker Comp 10"
Epia M-9000, 256 MB DDR, 120 Gig HD
Lilliput 7" VGA Touchscreen
Check it out?!
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06-23-2004, 03:14 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: South-Central PA
Vehicle: 2004 Hyundai Accent
Posts: 1,219
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Quote: Originally Posted by Pudge
I know, but you found the software it came with was good for you?
I use this: http://www.ghg.net/dharrison/ with my Palm.
I haven't tried the windows version (I'm fixing to)
With this software you can also check DTC's and reset the chk engine light.
Most software I've found is pretty basic and not any better than this.
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06-26-2004, 03:53 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Florida
Vehicle: Lexus GS300
Posts: 155
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Is there any ODB-II that can tell you real time fuel efficiency in miles/gallons?
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06-26-2004, 09:58 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Hatfield, PA
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru WRX STi
Posts: 558
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Quote: Originally Posted by asci01
Is there any ODB-II that can tell you real time fuel efficiency in miles/gallons?
This one can compute real-time MPG, but your car's ECU has to be able to supply the right codes. Not all do.
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