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What does this device do? Specifically, does it give CEL codes w/o the use of laptop on Contiques?
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Originally posted by horseydug:
What does this device do? Specifically, does it give CEL codes w/o the use of laptop on Contiques?
Yes, it seems to display the CEL code that is stored. I'm not sure what it would do with multiple CEL codes though.
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Thanks. That was a supplementary question I also had, you must be a mindreader. 
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Originally posted by horseydug:
Thanks. That was a supplementary question I also had, you must be a mindreader.
FYI & FWIW (gotta love those acronyms ), I have Vehicle Explorer (http://www.obd-2.com) and love it. It is a little more expensive, but does a WHOLE LOT MORE. I got mine at a group buy on the Taurus boards (for 40% off list price).
As you are probably already aware, a "reader" only reads codes, but a "scanner" can do a lot more (such as read real-time values from the onboard computer). Vehicle Explorer works especially well with Fords, since it can read over 150 different values from the computer in real-time. Thus, if you have a laptop, you can hook it up and take the car on a short drive and see exactly what is happening.
There are other software programs out there that are similar, but are also a lot more expensive.
Plus, Alex Peper (the creator of the software) updates the software every month or two.
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it would probably show one code, then maybe hit button, show next, or it would show one for a few seconds, show next, etc. i really wish i had a full scanner and laptop. 
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
actually it's $50 now. here
Hey, dumb question - do our cars use the universal connector that the tool comes with?
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The OBD II port is the same in all vehicles, or there supposed to be. I have Alex's software and the interface I and I believe George also has is call "Tricom". It plugs into the OBD II port and a serial cable goes from the Tricom to the laptop. www.obd-2.com has all kinds of info. Hope this helps? Paul
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Originally posted by Viss1:
Hey, dumb question - do our cars use the universal connector that the tool comes with?
Yes, all OBD-II vehicles (all 1996+ and some pre-1996) have a standardized (universal) 16-pin connector. On our cars, the port is under the driver-side kick panel near the driver's door. You have to look under the panel to find it. Other vehicles hide it in different areas.
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Originally posted by F111D F:
Ok I can still connect with Fast Tricom checked alone with the Tricom box.
I was was able to remove "Manufacture's enhanced login" and still connect, but all I was trying to access was DATA and hit the send.
However if I checked the "In frames response" (filters) mine won't connect.
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I've tried changing just about all the settings with no luck. My com2 port is set to 19200 bps in Windows control panel. "In frames response" checked or unchecked; it won't connect. Same if I have only PWM checked for the Protocol, or all types selected. In the interface tab "tricom, indo-3" is selected, which should be correct and "Use fast tricom, indo-3" checked or unchecked doesn't help.
Just to make sure my 4 year old laptop hasn't started to fall apart I hooked up an old external modem, and Windows saw it and could communicate with it.
I think I've done all I can. It appears as though Alex is back from his extended leave, so I'll email him and see if there's anything he can think of 
EDIT: I should also note that I know the OBD-II interface is working in my car because my local emissions center just did a CEL check last month for my emissions test.
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Sorry to hear that your scan tool doesn't work but I don't think you needed to: a. put the guys name here on this post and/or b. speak about the death in his family Most people who sell things here in the CEG, especially something like this, will stand behind it. I think you could just waited till he got things taken care of with his family, thats alot more important IMO! If you need a code read just take your car to Autozone and they'll do it for free 
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