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Laptop OBDII reader #1620400 07/31/06 01:34 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 S sjthuss OP Newbie
OP sjthuss Newbie S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	I was reading something the other day about using an adapter kit and software to read OBD codes using a laptop. Has anyone tried this? Which kits are the most useful/user friendly/affordable? Any recommendations? I would like to try this, but I'm hesitant to put out much money for it.

Re: Laptop OBDII reader #1620401 07/31/06 01:39 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 S sjthuss OP Newbie
OP sjthuss Newbie S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	This auction on Ebay is where I got the idea. I already have a laptop that I could use though, so it shouldn't be nearly this expensive to get the needed software/adapters. http://cgi.ebay.ca/OBD2-OBDII-Diagnostic-Laptop-for-BMW-Mercedes-VW-etc_W0QQitemZ220011057591QQihZ012QQcategoryZ30921QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: Laptop OBDII reader #1620402 07/31/06 01:58 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	alex Pepper's OBD-II software is THE recommended laptop based scanner software for CEG. Check it out, google it. '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Laptop OBDII reader #1620403 07/31/06 01:47 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,356 Penfield, NY 9 99Mystique ATX Hard-core CEG\'er
99Mystique ATX Hard-core CEG\'er 9 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,356 Penfield, NY	I've used Scantool.net's scanner, my buddy has one. It works good. It allows you to monitor just about everything. The only thing that we couldn't get it to show was fuel pressure... Which I would think the PCM would know... They have one that's just for Ford thats around 100 and another that does all OBD-II for 130 I think it is... 1999 Mystique LS V6 Alpine CDA-9807, Rear deck sub, Opt. TB, K&N RU-3530/MAF adaptor, custom heatshield, FSVT 17's, SCT 4-program chip, Eibach's/ST200's, Hella Fogs...

Re: Laptop OBDII reader #1620404 07/31/06 01:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,788 St. Louis, MO P projectSHO89_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
projectSHO89_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,788 St. Louis, MO	Quote: Which I would think the PCM would know... Only if the vehicle is equipped with a fuel pressure sensor, which the early Contour does not. Contours with a returnless fuel pump should have the sensor. Steve 98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car 89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles 94 SHO ATX - 190K 1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K. ANY THREAD WITH "OMG" or "WTF" ETC IN THE TITLE WILL BE IGNORED!

Re: Laptop OBDII reader #1620405 08/01/06 02:24 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,356 Penfield, NY 9 99Mystique ATX Hard-core CEG\'er
99Mystique ATX Hard-core CEG\'er 9 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,356 Penfield, NY	My car is a very late 99 with returnless so I would assume it would... 1999 Mystique LS V6 Alpine CDA-9807, Rear deck sub, Opt. TB, K&N RU-3530/MAF adaptor, custom heatshield, FSVT 17's, SCT 4-program chip, Eibach's/ST200's, Hella Fogs...

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