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I wanted to throw this idea out there and see what happened. How about turning our PPCs into a diagnostic device too. Just plug it up to yer vehicle and see what that check engine light is all about instead of paying someone $80-$100 dollars to do it. Oh, and while im at it. Can these devices also hijack a internet jukebox in a bar?

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That would be cool if it can be done, It would also be cool to flash a cars computer with our ppc...I use a predator for my Mustang.

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very good ideas....... now all that needs to happen is for a great dev to catch an eye on this little baby and then when any of the iphone users come we can make them dump their pants. lol

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I don't think this idea is far fetched, all we need is a wire harness to plug our ppc (mini usb) to our cars computer and some software.

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usually that software costs thousands of dollars

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Very cool idea but there would be a tremendous work load keeping up with all of the auto manufactures. Leave it to a fellow St. louis boy to come up with the idea... :)

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This already exists. I will have to dig for the link...

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Check out:
http://www.obdkey.com/

http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/


Have Fun!!

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the juke box idea would be sweet, but we'd need an older PPC that has infrared (so we could trick the box into thinking its the original remote)

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Maybe this?
http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-scantoolppc.html

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Very cool links. Not Freeware but it still gets the job done. Thanks for info. Is IR needed for jukebox. Got to be someway to tether.

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lol tether? sorry man, i'm not gunna be sittin next to a jukebox at a bar with my usb cable attached lol... Jukeboxes have remotes, therefor why i suggested IR

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especially when you want to "hijack it"
lmao
I could see it now,
Guy A: "Who the **** changed the jukebox?"
Guy B: "Look, that guy over there, he's plugged into it"
Everyone: "Get him!!!"

hahaha.

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haha

yeah the last thing we need is a drunken rampage at a bar, ending up in a broken ppc

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haha lol

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lol. Glad to amuse. I was hopin for something more covert than USB. Was thinkin more along the lines of finding the line the box uses to the internet via wifi or bluetooth or wilan.

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my touch....no....

(yes :D, the excuse ive been looking for MUHAHAHA)

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It's possible as its already done in the Windows arena with various CarPC's/Carputers running Windows (2000, XP, vista, etc).

I haven't read of a Windows mobile app with the same ability, but I am sure it could be done. You can also go to an Autozone if you have them in your area and they will give you a free OBD reading.

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This already is in use bro.... http://www.iatn.net/ease/

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Actually bro, theres a program...can't remember the name, but, I have it and I will post it here...all you need is a usb interface to read the obd1 and obd2 codes and sensor data...you can find the cable and adapter at the site I posted earlier...let me find the program...gimme just a few mins...

Ok, here it is...OBD Gague....all the info is in the .rar package :)

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Hey Cody, as an auto technitian, Ive checked out quite a few programs for this exact thing, and the link I posted on page 2 is the absolute best software Ive found...extremely versatile, easy to use, and very affordable on this scale...Im currently saving up for it right now, and they support many different platforms as well...I soooooo cant wait to get this one lol :)