NEED A UK SUPPLIER FOR A OBD2 CABLE
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Thanks - I'll give them a ring.
Quick question... I have EcuExplorer, once I have my cable is it just a case of plug it up and run the program?
Should the car be running or just the iginition on first?
Quick question... I have EcuExplorer, once I have my cable is it just a case of plug it up and run the program?
Should the car be running or just the iginition on first?
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just read that plugging an OBD2 cable directly into your PC may damage the serial port - is this true?
I was under the impression all you needed was laptop/pc, software and OBD2 cable
I was under the impression all you needed was laptop/pc, software and OBD2 cable
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I have a USB OBD2 cable and use ECU Explorer. No problems and i've used it with a couple of different laptops.
I usually plug it into the laptop first then into the port on the car, have done it with the car off and with the engine running no problems.
If you get stuck give me a shout.
Andy
I usually plug it into the laptop first then into the port on the car, have done it with the car off and with the engine running no problems.
If you get stuck give me a shout.
Andy
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just ordered one and it should be turning up tomorrow.
The bloke was sure that I would need some sort of interface for it to work? I explained a few people on this site have used a pc, ecuexplorer software and just a cable and it's worked fine. He wasn't convinced (although that might be because they sell an interface for £100??)
The bloke was sure that I would need some sort of interface for it to work? I explained a few people on this site have used a pc, ecuexplorer software and just a cable and it's worked fine. He wasn't convinced (although that might be because they sell an interface for £100??)
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I got mine from the US
OBDII cable from Tactrix
It's a bit confusing which is why I bought the cable recommended by Tari racing (ECU Explorers producers).
Here's what they have to say
Tari Racing OBDII cable advice
You don't need the reflash connectors they mention unless you intend to play around with the mapping.
I'd just try the cable they're sending you and see if it works, all the drivers for the cable will be installed when you install ECU Flash.
Cheers, Andy
OBDII cable from Tactrix
It's a bit confusing which is why I bought the cable recommended by Tari racing (ECU Explorers producers).
Here's what they have to say
Tari Racing OBDII cable advice
You don't need the reflash connectors they mention unless you intend to play around with the mapping.
I'd just try the cable they're sending you and see if it works, all the drivers for the cable will be installed when you install ECU Flash.
Cheers, Andy
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You can't simply connect your PC directly to the EOBD/OBDII connector on the car - this will possibly damage the PC and/or the car's ECU. An interface is needed to convert from the car's data protocol, which is ISO9141-2 in the case of Subaru.
Some cables incorporate the interface circuitry in the connector shel (e.g. the Tactrix)l - or you may use a seperate interface unit which plugs between the cable and the PC.
I recommend an ELM327-based interface, this handle CANbus and is fairly 'future proof'. Check out Gendan (Gendan Automotive Products :: Professional and DIY car diagnostic tools :: EOBD, OBD II, CAN and VAG Code Readers and Scan Tools) or look on Ebay for ELM327 interfaces - these usually include all the required cables.
Some cables incorporate the interface circuitry in the connector shel (e.g. the Tactrix)l - or you may use a seperate interface unit which plugs between the cable and the PC.
I recommend an ELM327-based interface, this handle CANbus and is fairly 'future proof'. Check out Gendan (Gendan Automotive Products :: Professional and DIY car diagnostic tools :: EOBD, OBD II, CAN and VAG Code Readers and Scan Tools) or look on Ebay for ELM327 interfaces - these usually include all the required cables.
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An ELM327 interface with cables will set you back around £50 and you should be able to use it with a variety of free software. Or you can buy a complete package (interface plus good quality software) for around £100 from Gendan.
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A Snet member Tissy did a sorta group buy on ODBPRO cables and interfaces a while ago. Said they were very good (and he seems to know his electronic stuff). He's just ordered some more and selling at 75.00.
https://www.scoobynet.com/essex-scoo...good-tool.html
Drop him a PM see how many he's got.
https://www.scoobynet.com/essex-scoo...good-tool.html
Drop him a PM see how many he's got.
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The ELM327 will do everything that you want. Its basically an OBD to ASCII conversion device that handles CAN (ISO 15765-4), SAE J1850 PWM, SAE J1850 VPW, ISO 9141-2 and ISO 14230-4. You can connect it to any modern car and it will figure out which protocol is being used and convert the data as necessary. BAscially its idiot proof. The ones on Ebay invariably come with the necessary OBD connector and USB cable for your computer.
You just need to provide software - you can use either free software or paid-for software. Check Engine is good UK-written software that costs about £25, or Digimoto (US) is around the same price.
You just need to provide software - you can use either free software or paid-for software. Check Engine is good UK-written software that costs about £25, or Digimoto (US) is around the same price.
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The ELM327 will do everything that you want. Its basically an OBD to ASCII conversion device that handles CAN (ISO 15765-4), SAE J1850 PWM, SAE J1850 VPW, ISO 9141-2 and ISO 14230-4. You can connect it to any modern car and it will figure out which protocol is being used and convert the data as necessary. BAscially its idiot proof. The ones on Ebay invariably come with the necessary OBD connector and USB cable for your computer.
You just need to provide software - you can use either free software or paid-for software. Check Engine is good UK-written software that costs about £25, or Digimoto (US) is around the same price.
You just need to provide software - you can use either free software or paid-for software. Check Engine is good UK-written software that costs about £25, or Digimoto (US) is around the same price.
I agree, Mocom are a bit more expensive...I ordered from the US and saved about 15 quid...
Mark
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I bought mine straight from Tactrix, cost me about $140 when I included p&p and damn customs, plus I know I have product that will work and that I can flash the ECU with (if i'm feeling particularly thick one day)
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I was just trying to help the OP. Yes, the Tactrix is probably the better cable if you want to reflash etc., but not many people will want to do that - for basic data logging and OBD purposes the ELM is cheaper. The ELM327 is a good buy because its covers most of the current 2001-on UK car population, so if you sell your Subaru its usable on the replacement car.
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I was just trying to help the OP. Yes, the Tactrix is probably the better cable if you want to reflash etc., but not many people will want to do that - for basic data logging and OBD purposes the ELM is cheaper. The ELM327 is a good buy because its covers most of the current 2001-on UK car population, so if you sell your Subaru its usable on the replacement car.
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Hi.
What SOFTWARE would you guys recommend to use with ELM327 for logging a MY00 turbo? Also, will this same ELM327 work on a MY98? If not What should i buy that can read the MY98 error codes?
Cheers
What SOFTWARE would you guys recommend to use with ELM327 for logging a MY00 turbo? Also, will this same ELM327 work on a MY98? If not What should i buy that can read the MY98 error codes?
Cheers
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Although this is an oldish thread, FYI I bought one of these eBay Motors: OBD2 OBD II Diagnostic USB Cable KKL VAG COM 409.1 BD01 (item 170236497272 end time Jul-08-08 12:20:50 PDT) for about £10. ECUExplorer works a treat with it for logging , but I haven't tried reading my EcuTek map or anything. YMMV
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