Ok lets start with a fresh thread. Please lets try to keep topics simple and not jump ahead. I am going to start with
What you need to datalog:
Hardware/Connectors
Moates ALDL Extreme
*I am using moates Extreme ALDL, a lot of other stuff out there....but lets keep it simple. I bought a Moates ALDL Extreme that allows me to datalog, it connects my laptop to the ALDL terminal in the car.
http://www.moates.net/aldu1-and-cabl....html?cPath=64
This will allow me to plug my Laptop into my car, tap into the ECM physically move data to my computer. However it then needs to be put into software, which is what will bring the usable data to my screen.
Software
For this I purchased TunerPro RT. The cost was $39 and they send you an upload via E-mail that easily loads onto your laptop.
http://tunerpro.net/downloadApp.htm
TunerPro is the framework for what comes up to your laptop...showing the MAP, O2, IAC, RPM, etc....
Language/ECM data Interpreter
However your ECM speaks a certain language, and to translate that language from your specific Year,make, and model Z into a usable form for TunerPro...you need some specific files.
I am going to ask a pro to step in and without going into different directions explain what files we need, what they do, and how do we get access to them? Without these files the afore mentioned hardware/software is kind of useless???
I believe we are talking about "Definition Files"(XDF/ADX files) and BIN files.
Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong....