OBD II data logger for PC

[YelloEye]

What tool are people using to look at their realtime data and logs? I am wanting a tool and software that will enable me to capture freezeframe data when codes are set and also use it as a realtime diagnostic tool. Resetting of codes would be nice too

Link if you have one would be great

 

[Jn2]

hptuners...

 

[YelloEye]

Just for those features? Theres no point for me to buy a whole HPTuners suite for just the reading side of it. Its pretty spendy anyways.

EDIT: They want 400 for the cheap one, I know there are units out for less than that.

 

[Jn2]

ah u just wanna see it? you coudl get a dashhawk or in terceptor, although the dashawk shows more parameters at one time

 

[YelloEye]

Thats why I am wanting a PC interface, so I can view a lot at one time. I've found a few for less than $100 without software. Software ranges from freeware to 150 ish

An interceptor is like 350.

 

[bryson87]

tech 2?

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look up snap-on and maco

 

[YelloEye]

Ouch tech 2 is $4000...I think not lol

Snapon is just a hand held, didnt see any PC connectable units....and cost was above 250.

Same with Matco

I'm talking about units like these:
http://www.obd2allinone.com/sc/details.asp?item=obd2usb
http://www.scantool.net/obdlink-ci.html

My dad bought one when he had his 96 olds cutlass, haven't been able to get ahold of him to ask which one and where he bought his.

Kinda hesitant on these last 2 units as the price is so low:
http://www.syysuperstore.com/product_info.php?language=en&currency=USD&products_id=1539
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=4275758

 

[Jn2]

u should google search for reviews on them, only thing im curiosu if they will read the all GM PIDs...

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those last 2 are whole sale cost, they really are more expensive than that BTW...

 

[YelloEye]

PIDs?

 

[Jn2]

http://www.lightinthebox.com/NEW-ELM327-USB-Scanner-Tool-CAN-BUS-OBD-II-V-1-2a--SZC583-_p39971.html

for 30bucks im tempted to get one hahahah

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OBD-II_PIDs

but that one i posted should work fine, displays all the shit u would wanna see anyway, boost, rpm, speed, temps

 

[YelloEye]

The last link I posted for ecrater you can buy a single unit. Looks like the same thing as the link you posted.

Not quite understanding this PID stuff, reading the wiki now.

Ok think I got it mostly, you're wanting to know if it reads everything that the OBDII port is putting out. I would imagine so but hey its 30 bucks lol.

incase you were wondering our cars are CAN bus.

 

[Jn2]

just dont expect them to display it in a cool gauge like fashion...also they are made in china

 

[YelloEye]

It wont display anything out of the box and attached with drivers installed, need software to display anything. I've seen packages from free/open to $150

Small list from just 1 site of whats available for a few bucks: http://www.scantool.net/software/
More, but may be specific to the tool sold on scantool.net http://www.scantool.net/scantool/downloads/diagnostic-software/
Another interesting program, only works with ELM327 firmware http://www.easyobdii.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=5

EDIT: Here's the one my dad bought back when OBD-II was brand new. Decent system and holy crap is it versatile: http://www.autotap.com/

 

[gberland]

i kno at the FORD shop i work at we have FORD specific IDS s that hook right up to our labtops but are not compatible with CHEVY we do have that hand Held SNAP ON one u were talkin bout but i never tried it yet.........i kno the ones they use at Chevy dealerships are any were from 4 to 5000$ !! ;-0

 

[ff_drift_lol]

tech 2 is the only scan tool that will legitimately data log like you're saying since they are designed for GM vehicles. I wouldn't mess with anything else but hptuners. you're gonna end up getting something half-assed otherwise. it's expensive, but one of the best things you can buy for yourself owning a gm car. I've messed with some other scan tools like snap on that will data log but it's only like fluid temps, iat's and o2 voltages.

 

[Projekt]

Im interested in some software to display stuff. i already got the OBD2/USB cable just need software

 

[Tom]

I use this http://www.scantool.net/

 

[YelloEye]

tech 2 is the only scan tool that will legitimately data log like you're saying since they are designed for GM vehicles. I wouldn't mess with anything else but hptuners. you're gonna end up getting something half-assed otherwise. it's expensive, but one of the best things you can buy for yourself owning a gm car. I've messed with some other scan tools like snap on that will data log but it's only like fluid temps, iat's and o2 voltages.

2006 2.2 no worky with HPtuners..... Damn bastard child E16A ECU....They'll do everybody elses, but not that one..

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Believe me, if I could tune my car with HPtuners, I would have already dropped the $650 for the pro package...

 

[1WhiteSSTC]

For anybody with iPhones, there is new apps just recently released since SEMA 2009 that are capable of data logging ect with a data cable you can get.

 

[ff_drift_lol]

didn't realize you had the l61. man....I really don't know I am so used to lsj/lnf tuning I never even looked into this. I am interested now I'll ask some of my friends and report back here.