 |
12-01-08, 07:28 PM
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|
embracing what is right
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 940
|
OBD-II to USB Adapter and Software
I bought one of these on eBay for $5 bucks (plus $26 for shipping from Hong Kong) and just received it today.
 eBay Motors: OBD II ELM327 USB Tool Interface Scanner CAN-BUS V 1.2a (item 260324162553 end time Dec-02-08 14:02:24 PST)
I was skeptical at first, but after it came in working order, I am a believer.
The software that ships with the unit is a little stripped down, but it can read and clear codes, offer data in real time (see my screen shots below (from my LX)) and be upgraded to offer freeze frame snapshots and various tests.
Also, the system is based on the ELM soft chipset for OBD-II to serial conversion. This means that any ELM compatible software can be used with this unit. I suggest you guys check it out if you need a cheap way to check codes, reset the MIL, and to learn more about your rig. (OBD-II only)
Some other free software that will work with the adaptor:
OBD2 Software
ScanTool.net, LLC
EasyObdII - ScanTool.net OBD-II Elmscan Interface Software - EasyObdII Version 2.1.1 (Powered by CubeCart)
Plus, with a little googling, you can find all sorts of other software to use.
__________________
Brett - http://brettpassmore.com
Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.
Facebook Me! | Join IH8MUD on Facebook
Are You Connected on LinkedIn? Find my profile here
"If you send your children to Caesar for education, do not be surprised when they return home as Romans." - Voddie Bachman
97 LX, 85k, 3x Locked, 315/KM2, Fancy Tree Mod.
08 Avalanche LTZ 4x4
Quote:
Originally Posted by koop
I agree with bpassmore. I need to lie down now.
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-08, 07:30 PM
|
#2 (permalink)
|
|
Forum Lifer
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Posts: 4,545
|
Waiting for the iphone version to be completed. It will come with an OBDII to iPhone cable.
__________________
84 FJ60, 256k- suckiest day of my life, WagonGear'd, cleaned, fixed, carb'd, OME lift'd, U-bolts flip'd, Remflex'd
97 LX450, 227k, non-locked. Expedition vehicle in progress. Auto-up mod, Coolant mod, Garage door mod, Jumper Cables, Dual batteries, Power Distribution 1, 2, 3, 4, Switch mod, Slee harness, Coolant/windshield sensor mod, CDL & 7-pin mod, Dog mod, Drillbit mod, IPOR'd, Yellowbox'd, Scion'd, Trans gauge mod, MAF'd, JDM fan'd, kid seat mod, Factory rack removed 
WAAAAAAYYY too much in progress!! 
Mark's Off-Road for all 40,45,60 parts
ふざけんなよ！
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-08, 07:30 PM
|
#3 (permalink)
|
|
Forum Lifer
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Posts: 4,545
|
Windows brings the suck 
__________________
84 FJ60, 256k- suckiest day of my life, WagonGear'd, cleaned, fixed, carb'd, OME lift'd, U-bolts flip'd, Remflex'd
97 LX450, 227k, non-locked. Expedition vehicle in progress. Auto-up mod, Coolant mod, Garage door mod, Jumper Cables, Dual batteries, Power Distribution 1, 2, 3, 4, Switch mod, Slee harness, Coolant/windshield sensor mod, CDL & 7-pin mod, Dog mod, Drillbit mod, IPOR'd, Yellowbox'd, Scion'd, Trans gauge mod, MAF'd, JDM fan'd, kid seat mod, Factory rack removed
WAAAAAAYYY too much in progress!!
Mark's Off-Road for all 40,45,60 parts
ふざけんなよ！
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-08, 07:43 PM
|
#4 (permalink)
|
|
embracing what is right
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 940
|
ah... yes, im sure you are not swayed by css for IE are ya? 
__________________
Brett - http://brettpassmore.com
Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.
Facebook Me! | Join IH8MUD on Facebook
Are You Connected on LinkedIn? Find my profile here
"If you send your children to Caesar for education, do not be surprised when they return home as Romans." - Voddie Bachman
97 LX, 85k, 3x Locked, 315/KM2, Fancy Tree Mod.
08 Avalanche LTZ 4x4
Quote:
Originally Posted by koop
I agree with bpassmore. I need to lie down now.
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-08, 07:47 PM
|
#5 (permalink)
|
|
Forum Lifer
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Posts: 4,545
|
You cant use CSS and IE in the same sentence with saying...
"IE brings the suck at ANYTHING standards based especially CSS" :P
__________________
84 FJ60, 256k- suckiest day of my life, WagonGear'd, cleaned, fixed, carb'd, OME lift'd, U-bolts flip'd, Remflex'd
97 LX450, 227k, non-locked. Expedition vehicle in progress. Auto-up mod, Coolant mod, Garage door mod, Jumper Cables, Dual batteries, Power Distribution 1, 2, 3, 4, Switch mod, Slee harness, Coolant/windshield sensor mod, CDL & 7-pin mod, Dog mod, Drillbit mod, IPOR'd, Yellowbox'd, Scion'd, Trans gauge mod, MAF'd, JDM fan'd, kid seat mod, Factory rack removed
WAAAAAAYYY too much in progress!!
Mark's Off-Road for all 40,45,60 parts
ふざけんなよ！
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-08, 07:54 PM
|
#6 (permalink)
|
|
Forum Lifer
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Posts: 4,545
|
__________________
84 FJ60, 256k- suckiest day of my life, WagonGear'd, cleaned, fixed, carb'd, OME lift'd, U-bolts flip'd, Remflex'd
97 LX450, 227k, non-locked. Expedition vehicle in progress. Auto-up mod, Coolant mod, Garage door mod, Jumper Cables, Dual batteries, Power Distribution 1, 2, 3, 4, Switch mod, Slee harness, Coolant/windshield sensor mod, CDL & 7-pin mod, Dog mod, Drillbit mod, IPOR'd, Yellowbox'd, Scion'd, Trans gauge mod, MAF'd, JDM fan'd, kid seat mod, Factory rack removed
WAAAAAAYYY too much in progress!!
Mark's Off-Road for all 40,45,60 parts
ふざけんなよ！
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-08, 10:08 PM
|
#7 (permalink)
|
|
Site Addict
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Medford, OR
Posts: 1,939
|
Oh come on, Windows Mobile is far superior to that iPhone crap. 
OBDKey. OBD Software. included for Windows Pocket PC (PDA, Mobile)
(They even have a Bluetooth one....oooooh!)
Another cool one:
http://www.autoenginuity.com/products.html
They even have a video for it!
http://www.autoenginuity.com/dloads/...ntool_demo.zip
__________________
'96 LX450 - The  -mobile
'97 LX450 - Mine! 
Triple locked, 315 General Grabber AT2, OME Medium, 1" body lift, 33 mm spacers, belly skid plate, grey wire mod.
Jefferson State Cruisers
(A wholely owned subsiderary of OR/CA TACO)
Forums
Last edited by Ebag333; 12-01-08 at 10:14 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
12-06-08, 10:15 AM
|
#8 (permalink)
|
|
Hate that mud...
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Mill Valley, CA
Posts: 323
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by NLXTACY
Waiting for the iphone version to be completed. It will come with an OBDII to iPhone cable.
|
It will be interesting to see how it performs. The ARM processor in the iPhone is not particularly fast, but then neither is all the bit-banging that goes on inside the ELM327. The data sample rate in the screen dumps above shows between 2 and 16Hz. 16Hz is sorta okay, but 2 is terrible.
__________________
Tom Ferrin
N6TEF - 2m and 70cm
1989 FJ-62 - 205K, 3" OME lift, recent engine overhaul, my daily driver
1997 FZJ-80 - 90K, lifted, bumpers, sliders, lockers, OBA, new HG, and Moab-trails tested
|
|
|
|
|
12-06-08, 11:23 AM
|
#9 (permalink)
|
|
Forum Regular
Join Date: May 2007
Location: First Coast, FL
Posts: 216
|
I was going to start a thread with my recommendation for that unit after I bought it but never did. Mine was about $48 shipped, was sent first class mail and has worked on every OBD-II vehicle I've tried so far. Definitely worth it.
Just a note, though: The newer version of that Scantool.net software will refuse to connect to your scan tool. It gave me some lame error like, "We don't support the generic ELM scan tools. Buy our product instead." So I switched back to an older version (available on their website) and all's well. 
|
|
|
|
12-06-08, 06:04 PM
|
#10 (permalink)
|
|
Resident Newb
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Traverse City, MI
Posts: 624
|
Nice find NLXTACY! Ill be watching for the software. The wifi connection is choice.
__________________
97 TLC, 176k, Locked, CDL/7pin, 285 MTR, yellow box, ARB, slee headlights, so much more I want.......
01 Honda Civic LX - 42mpg baby! 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ed97fzj80
Alternatively, God reserves a certain luck for fools, children, and the criminally insane.
|
WTB: OME 850 & 860 springs!!!!
Last edited by p8nt; 12-06-08 at 10:46 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
bpassmore
