Looking for Scan Tool with Data Logging for OBD1
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Looking for Scan Tool with Data Logging for OBD1
I own a scan tool but would like to get one with data logging so I can review what is going on after a drive. I've heard about setups for notebooks but there seems to be alot of them out there and I really dont know what would be best for me. Just looking for peoples opinion and recomendations.
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It would help to know what year and trim level your car was. We can't even begin to answer until we know that.
Please edit your profile and add that information to your signature.
(moving topic to general chat since it isn't a performance enhancing topic)
Please edit your profile and add that information to your signature.
(moving topic to general chat since it isn't a performance enhancing topic)
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From: burb of detroit. 2 miles north of 8 mile Rd.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3389
Memory / Battery backup for off-car review and analysis
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Dead link, SJ. Takes me to a zipcode entry.
Keep in mind we don't know WHICH version of OBD1 he has. So let'* verify that when we know what year he has and what connector he actually has under the dash.
Keep in mind we don't know WHICH version of OBD1 he has. So let'* verify that when we know what year he has and what connector he actually has under the dash.
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From: burb of detroit. 2 miles north of 8 mile Rd.
Originally Posted by willwren
Dead link, SJ. Takes me to a zipcode entry.
Keep in mind we don't know WHICH version of OBD1 he has. So let'* verify that when we know what year he has and what connector he actually has under the dash.
Keep in mind we don't know WHICH version of OBD1 he has. So let'* verify that when we know what year he has and what connector he actually has under the dash.
so back to bills question of year and trim level
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SJ, that is not a scantool. That is simply a code-reader that displays the definition of the code.
In addition:
This usually means the GM vehicles that were NOT obd1.5 hybrids like the Bville.
I see nothing on that tool above that actually shows that it scans in realtime. The PC connection is only for 'flash updating' the code definitions from windows. Not for logging.
In addition:
OBD1 Coverage:
General Motors – 1982 to 1993 and some 1994 to 1995 models
General Motors – 1982 to 1993 and some 1994 to 1995 models
I see nothing on that tool above that actually shows that it scans in realtime. The PC connection is only for 'flash updating' the code definitions from windows. Not for logging.
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You'll need alot of money for a laptop or palm/handheld. Nobody really supports it. You have to piece it together and buy components from several sources.
The best bet is an actron CP9110. It will record for playback, but will not download to a PC. That'* what every single Series1 owner here uses. Or at least the vast majority.
The best bet is an actron CP9110. It will record for playback, but will not download to a PC. That'* what every single Series1 owner here uses. Or at least the vast majority.