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(Message started by: deconick on Feb 1^st, 2008, 12:27pm)

Title: software
Post by deconick on Feb 1^st, 2008, 12:27pm

hi,could anyone point me in the right direction as to what software to buy for my laptop so i can read codes,engine management,abs and other stuff,cheers

Title: Re: software
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 1^st, 2008, 1:16pm

hi there

this is the one that most of us use...

http://obd-2.com/

you're able to share 'live' data with others that helps in diagnosing problems.

hth

Title: Re: software
Post by deconick on Feb 1^st, 2008, 3:34pm

cheers for that scorpio man

Title: Re: software
Post by deconick on Feb 17^th, 2008, 7:47pm

hi ive had a look at this odb2 vehicle explorer,but confused about what to buy, if any one could advise me it would be good thanks

Title: Re: software
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 17^th, 2008, 8:06pm

hi there

really you would want the tri can lead. a bit pricey, but future proof (most other cars).

hth

Title: Re: software
Post by deconick on Feb 17^th, 2008, 8:14pm

cheers for that but on the software side do i need the PWM or the PWM-ISO.what have you got thanks

Title: Re: software
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 17^th, 2008, 8:20pm

hi there

the software is all the same (from obd-2, anyway).

it's the 'black box' on the lead that's different.

i only have the pwm lead, but one day i'll upgrade to the tri can.

hth

Title: Re: software
Post by Tompion on Feb 17^th, 2008, 8:25pm

It's the lead you buy - software is free download, but you need the unlock code that comes with the lead, although you can install the software just to see what it's like.

Title: Re: software
Post by deconick on Feb 18^th, 2008, 6:18pm

cool cheers chaps