Looking for a OBD II software solution

2sa · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 02:17 PM

With gas prices many people have bought a product called Scangage II and found success monitoring their MPG... http://www.scangauge.com/

I would like to have a product like this that I can use with my 700Wx and have found that there are a few options available...Here are a couple.....

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

Has anyone tried anything like this? The site has a freeware program but I will need to purchase a plug for the car that is either wired or bluetooth. Interested in a DIY or review of a successful solution.

shortbushemi · #2 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 09:50 AM

either way you're going to need a wired OBDII adapter or wireless one to plug into the OBDII plug on your car (underneath the dash on the drivers side).. sorry there's no DIY fix here

Col. Sanders · #3 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 11:20 AM

Back in the Handspring Palm days they use to have a cable that plugged into the ODB2 conn I was pissed cause I drove a 85 VW OBD1. Search some more you'll find it.

Col. Sanders · #4 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 11:25 AM

Oh dang! http://www.autoenginuity.com/products.html

krayzie7th · #5 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 09:42 PM

to bad i have obd 1.lol

bigmoe88 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 10:49 PM

i just bought a bluetooth obd2 adapter from ebay, ima try that autoenginuity.com software on my treo 800w when i get it

**Torx** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 03:29 AM

wow, i mentioned this in a past thread looking for a solution and this thread delivers.

so all i need is a BT odb2 adapter and this ppc software and im good to go??
i got an 04 lincoln ls v8 and im curious about my engine runnings without spending lots of money on an obd reader

bigmoe, keep us updated, which one did you buy?

krayzie7th · #8 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 02:28 PM

i would also like to know this.

ajk511 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 10:19 PM

this would be great. i've got an obd I f-body and i hate lugging my laptop in the car to do any kind of data logging. thirdgen.org has instructions on how to make your own cable to connect to a laptop. im sure it wouldnt be hard to change it a little to connect via mini usb.

edit: nvm, didnt see it was obdII only. oh well.

bigmoe88 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 11:39 PM

i have a 2000 honda accord ex v6 and i bought this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/elm32...mZ200247254703
and i downloaded scantool from www.autoenginuity.com. i havent received the shipment yet and ill keep everyone updeated on it.