How about this code reader?

Baddriver · 01-05-2010, 12:57 AM

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, 05:45 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.

01-05-2010, 12:57 AM	#16 (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 01:08 AM.

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