How about this code reader?

ChrisSlicks · 01-04-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Interesting! Do all of you guys have some kinda training/experience/background in those procedures? Is it simple enough for a layman? I'd hate to fry something in my Z's electrical system (like the ECU!!)

The hand-held scanners and USB cables are safe, they are just communicating on the ODBII serial bus. The CAN standard increased the serial bus data rate so if you have an older scanner it may not work, but it won't break anything.

Baddriver · 01-04-2010, 11:57 PM

Hello,

I seem to be a bit confused. my OBD2 cable is simply that... a cable. the one for the obd port and a usb tip. no other circuitry. it's the one used to flash Evo and STI's using ecuflash. The ones sold in the internet seems to come with a "box" that interprets obd data. Isn't that what the laptop is doing anyways? Am I missing something?

it seems simpler to get a handheld tho it's extra expense IF my cable+laptop works in the first place.

I'm thinking of getting Chris' recommendation if my laptop doesn't do the job.
http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9180-.../dp/B000KG8KB0

ChrisSlicks · 01-05-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baddriver

Hello,

I seem to be a bit confused. my OBD2 cable is simply that... a cable. the one for the obd port and a usb tip. no other circuitry. it's the one used to flash Evo and STI's using ecuflash. The ones sold in the internet seems to come with a "box" that interprets obd data. Isn't that what the laptop is doing anyways? Am I missing something?

Yes, there is a tiny circuit built into the molded USB connector. We use similar cables here at work.

01-04-2010, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baddriver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 89 Drives: Evo ix, Nismo 370z Rep Power: 264	Hello, I seem to be a bit confused. my OBD2 cable is simply that... a cable. the one for the obd port and a usb tip. no other circuitry. it's the one used to flash Evo and STI's using ecuflash. The ones sold in the internet seems to come with a "box" that interprets obd data. Isn't that what the laptop is doing anyways? Am I missing something? it seems simpler to get a handheld tho it's extra expense IF my cable+laptop works in the first place. I'm thinking of getting Chris' recommendation if my laptop doesn't do the job. http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9180-.../dp/B000KG8KB0 Last edited by Baddriver; 01-05-2010 at 12:08 AM.

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