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kittman
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Do I need a laptop
« on: Aug 2nd, 2007, 1:27pm » |
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Do I need a lap top to use alex peppers obd 2 lead or can I plug it into my pc (with a long enough lead)
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Re: Do I need a laptop
« Reply #1 on: Aug 2nd, 2007, 1:35pm » |
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Yep the pc will do just fine, you can either get a longer lead from Alex or run an extension out to the garage for the pc 
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Re: Do I need a laptop
« Reply #2 on: Aug 2nd, 2007, 6:11pm » |
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Will I be able to read abs codes with it and how easy/hard is it to use the software
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Re: Do I need a laptop
« Reply #3 on: Aug 2nd, 2007, 9:35pm » |
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easy enough once you know how
It looks complicated to begin with (and it can be depending how far into the depths of it you want to go)
but you should be able to set up the program connect and be reading the codes in a couple of minutes.
I have the Trican lead which reads the ABS codes, I dont think the basic lead reads them
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Re: Do I need a laptop
« Reply #4 on: Aug 3rd, 2007, 12:17am » |
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Can I get the trican lead from alex as I could do with reading abs codes as well
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Re: Do I need a laptop
« Reply #5 on: Aug 3rd, 2007, 8:18am » |
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Yep, he does four different combinations
http://www.obd-2.com/#products
* DOUBLE COMBO - contains any two of the above networks $142
TRIPLE COMBO - contains three networks for use on most vehicles $162
TRICOM - contains three networks with integral car connector $182
TRICAN - Includes New Control Area Network (CAN) plus all previous networks to support all 1996-2008+ vehicles $240
* Only one cable and connector needed, combo router box selects correct vehicle network. Supports both serial port and optional USB
* Notes: TRICAN and TRICOM does not support 2002.5-2005 Dodge Chry Jeep VPW extra enhanced data, or all network messages.
ISO protocol vehicles and USB, use only optional Car Code USB adapter $12
# All prices include everything: software(current download), connector, cable, tax, SAE, ETI and vehicle license fees.
# Optional order items include USB adapter $12, extension cables 25-100 feet.
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