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markbloke
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OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« on: May 20th, 2004, 2:00pm » |
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Hi,
I'm hoping to become an Ultima owner in a few days  thanks to having my Granny written off the other week. 
I've been looking at OBD2 PWM interfaces and found this one on a German website, delivered to UK for the equivalent of just over £58. Given that it's based on the ELM320 chipset is there likely to be much difference between this and any other interface?
Seems to come with some software too though it doesn't specify what!
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VMAN
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #1 on: May 20th, 2004, 9:10pm » |
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Hi markbloke,
I just had a look at the website that you linked to and the device looks like it may work as in the datasheet for the ELM320 i.c. it mentions Ford by name. However it seems expensive when you consider that the i.c. can be bought from elmelectronics ( http://www.elmelectronics.com/ ) for $16.50 CAD i.e. £6.72 sterling. The circit seems to be quite a simple one with just the i.c., two connecters a crystal and a few passive components. I am going to order a couple of the i.c.'s to see if I can design and get one to work. I will let you know how I get on.
Cheers John.
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markbloke
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #2 on: May 20th, 2004, 9:55pm » |
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Hi Vman,
Cool, I'd had a look around for the chip but didn't think of ordering it direct from elm! 
I should imagine the J1962 OBD plug might be a sod to get hold of. I guess it's something you wouldn't use every day so a bodge might be possible.....
I found a PC ATX power plug was a dead ringer for a Pioneer stereo molex on my last car - who knows what's possible!
Sounds like a plan anyway, keep me up to speed!
P.S.
Found this which details some problems encountered by others in building this interface: Transistors
Comes from the same supplier of interface parts covered in this thread elsewhere on the forum: Scantool.net Thread
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Dave Boulton
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #3 on: May 21st, 2004, 8:10am » |
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Hi Markbloke,
I'd say go with the lead from www.obd-2.com since lots of members use that. The big advantage is the Vehicle Explorer software - if you have any problems with the car then you can simply post a scan and the experts will be able to take a look.
HTH
Dave
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daven
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #4 on: May 21st, 2004, 8:33am » |
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We have just bought in bulk from www.obd-2.com, they work out to £60 each! (depending on US$ rate!)
HTH
Daven
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VMAN
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #5 on: May 21st, 2004, 5:38pm » |
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Hi markbloke,
I've found a few suppliers of J1962 connectors and I am waiting for pricing info at the moment.
Regards John.
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #6 on: May 9th, 2005, 9:35am » |
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is elm322 good for obd2, cause i found a full schematic of building a obd2 lead with this IC
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Boblavens
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #7 on: Jun 24th, 2005, 2:57pm » |
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Vman
Can you let me know where these supliers are as I think the Red connector on Alex Peppers leads from the states are a bit "Tacky"
PM if you like bob.lavens@ntlworld.com
Bob
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RebGershon
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #8 on: Jun 29th, 2005, 8:45pm » |
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Daven,
Does the £60 include software as well?
TIA
Geoff 
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Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
« Reply #9 on: Jun 30th, 2005, 3:41am » |
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Yes it does
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