computer scan tools

[nyle]

anyone have any of these scan tools that connects to your computer? good? bad? comments?

[tiFreak]

any specific one you're asking about? there's a lot of them out there

[nyle]

i'm researching them. none specifically. i thought i saw them for cheap before, but not now. i'm more interested in just getting the iso9141-2 connector adapted to serial. i'll make my own software for it.

[hotmilk400]

i bought one from SCANTOOL.net the one for about $110 (u can get it cheaper on amazon with super fast free shipping) it was able to read a code that 4 other code readers (atleast) couldn't read. it was able to tell me i had a cat converter problem. it is alittle slow when it comes to reading the senors in live time. i would recommend getting the next step up for $170 with the better computer program.. i coudlnt get a good free program elsewhere that worked well except from a German website.. it was able to tell me 0 - 60 (or whatever speed ot whatever speed) it was able to make a graph showing RPMS, SPEED, Time, and other info if u wanted. the software it comes with is good for codes and showing sensors but doesn't give u graphs or save data.
also, the reader is OPEN source, and so u can work with it while making your own program for it.. if u do make a program for it .. (i want a copy, =] )

[nyle]

Originally Posted by hotmilk400

i bought one from SCANTOOL.net the one for about $110 (u can get it cheaper on amazon with super fast free shipping) it was able to read a code that 4 other code readers (atleast) couldn't read. it was able to tell me i had a cat converter problem. it is alittle slow when it comes to reading the senors in live time. i would recommend getting the next step up for $170 with the better computer program.. i coudlnt get a good free program elsewhere that worked well except from a German website.. it was able to tell me 0 - 60 (or whatever speed ot whatever speed) it was able to make a graph showing RPMS, SPEED, Time, and other info if u wanted. the software it comes with is good for codes and showing sensors but doesn't give u graphs or save data.
also, the reader is OPEN source, and so u can work with it while making your own program for it.. if u do make a program for it .. (i want a copy, =] )

ordered.

i'll let you know how it all works out for me.

[hotmilk400]

i hope it works well for ya. if ya got the more expensive one, any chance i could get a copy of the software? =]. if u bought it from amazon with the free shipping, or from the company, u should get it in about 2 days. atleast i did. hope u like it.

[nyle]

I got the confirmation saying it was shipped. i ordered from the company and chose USPS priority shipping (2-5 days). I did not get the fancy new one. I ordered the one that only has compatibility with ISO 9141-2, since thats what our cars have along with most euro imports and some others. I saw no sense in ordering some extra compatibility that i would never use.

[hotmilk400]

whatever works for u, i wasnt sure what u got.

[nyle]

Right. i can send you a copy of the software regardless. if its newer then use it, if not then whatever. I plan on developing my own depending on how satisfied I am with theirs. I've also been trying to find good resources on remapping the fuel system through the obd port. I know its possible... Conforti sells a product that does it.