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(Message started by: markbloke on May 20^th, 2004, 2:00pm)

Title: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by markbloke on May 20^th, 2004, 2:00pm

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!

OBD2 Interface (http://www.kds-online.com/Shop6a/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1201)

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by VMAN on May 20^th, 2004, 9:10pm

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.

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by markbloke on May 20^th, 2004, 9:55pm

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 (http://www.scantool.net/forum/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=538)
Comes from the same supplier of interface parts covered in this thread elsewhere on the forum: Scantool.net Thread (http://forum.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Problems;action=display;num=1081884418;start=0#0)

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by Dave Boulton on May 21^st, 2004, 8:10am

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

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by daven on May 21^st, 2004, 8:33am

We have just bought in bulk from www.obd-2.com, they work out to £60 each! (depending on US$ rate!)

HTH

Daven

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by VMAN on May 21^st, 2004, 5:38pm

Hi markbloke,

I've found a few suppliers of J1962 connectors and I am waiting for pricing info at the moment.

Regards John.

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by Octavian_P on May 9^th, 2005, 9:35am

is elm322 good for obd2, cause i found a full schematic of building a obd2 lead with this IC

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by Boblavens on Jun 24^th, 2005, 2:57pm

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

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by RebGershon on Jun 29^th, 2005, 8:45pm

Daven,

Does the £60 include software as well?

TIA

Geoff ???

Title: Re: OBD2 Interface from Germany?
Post by Boblavens on Jun 30^th, 2005, 3:41am

Geoff
Yes it does

Bob