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

Cellfreak · #5 (**permalink**) 11-29-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Col. Sanders

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

I have been using this software for years on an old PPC. I need to update the OBD plug to Bluetooth and use my Diamond.

bigmoe88 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-01-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cellfreak

I have been using this software for years on an old PPC. I need to update the OBD plug to Bluetooth and use my Diamond.

yea the software looks well built, it ran on the the treo but couldnt connect, but with the diamond it wont even launch

krayzie7th · #7 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 09:42 PM

to bad i have obd 1.lol

bigmoe88 · #8 (**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** · #9 (**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 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 02:28 PM

i would also like to know this.