New car scanner

[alwayscode390]

Or go to the track , and the Dyno ? HAHAH ---

[vilant]

Originally Posted by alwayscode390

Or go to the track , and the Dyno ? HAHAH ---

I would love to go to a track, but I'm worried about destroying my very expensive tires. And Dyno's are expensive too, lol. I've heard a track wears tires quickly. Is that true?

[alwayscode390]

Just don't do a burnout and its no different than driving on the street . The track is usually $25 for the night ... depending on where you go you can run between 2-5 times.

The Dyno is $75 for 3 "pulls" around these parts. It will tell you peak hp/tq at your wheels ... and your Air/Fuel ratio , as well as your power curves.

I think its money well spent ---

[vilant]

Originally Posted by alwayscode390

Just don't do a burnout and its no different than driving on the street . The track is usually $25 for the night ... depending on where you go you can run between 2-5 times.

The Dyno is $75 for 3 "pulls" around these parts. It will tell you peak hp/tq at your wheels ... and your Air/Fuel ratio , as well as your power curves.

I think its money well spent ---

The only place I know of around here is $150 for 3 and the nearest track is in NJ. it might be $25/ea, but I think you would need a bunch of people to go. Good to know the track is no different then the street.

[vilant]

Well I have an update about this software. After weeks of fooling around I finally got it working properly, with the help of a programmer from EFI=D>. Here's some screen shots of the datalogging I did.


You can input up to 4 items in each chart and there's 4 charts. There's also 16 inputs for the virtual dash (I didn't use all of spots for dash or charts). You can save everything and play it back in real time. There's also DTC you can view and reset, and lots of other stuff; spark advance, throttle position, etc.. The software also comes with TunerPro RT. It does the same things as EFIV4 but you can also re-burn your PROM. I haven't dove into this one yet, but now that I got EFI working I now know I can get the Tuner Pro to work too. Overall I would recommend this product and the EFIV4. It does require a bit of computer saavy (I'm no computer programmer though) and don't expect immediate responses when asking for help from support. The help will definitly come, but there's a day or two+ for response time. It cost $97 for the software, $35 for OBD II USB adapter cord, and $60 for the OBD I USB adapter cord (certain OBD I cars will need different cords). Not bad for $192. You get the ability to look into any cars ECM from late 80's-present and re-burn chips too, if that's your thing. There's also the virtual dyno for OBD II vehicles (my OBD II vehicles are a Dodge pick-up and Ford Escape. Don't think I'll use it on them, lol).

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

do you have a link for more info.. Searching Total Car Diagnostics.. shows info but say for OBD 1 only Corvette (16 Pin) ALDL is supported I am quite sure my 1990 is 12 pin

I'm seeing the same error (socket pin count) today 04/08/13

OBD-1 Car Support List:
If your car(s) is included in this list, you're lucky! Because it means TOAD software will read your OBD1 car. (If your car is in List 3 below, then you can also ECU tune your car).
However, if your car is NOT included on this page — then no software in the world is going to support your OBD1 car (because TOAD already has the largest OBD1 software support in the world). In that case — your only option is to find a OBD1 hardware handheld scan tool reader.

The next question is: What cable/interface do I get for my OBD1 car?

Answer:

(Note: ELM327 will *NOT* work on any car mentioned on this page. Because ELM327 is only for OBD2 cars. All cars on this page are OBD1.)

OBD1 has no universal cable. For example...

• All GM Cars (Ford, Holden) (16 Pin)
• Camaro (16 Pin)
• Firebird (16 Pin)
• Corvette (16 Pin)

• Lotus (12 Pin)

[Schrade]

The GUI screenshots look good; anything you're NOT liking about the set-up there JV???

Easy to navigate? Looks like Linux / UNIX is no problem...

[Schrade]

Where are ya' there JoeV?

I'm about to make the call and pull the trigger on 'Total Car Diagnostics' scan goodies - it's noon in Australia...

Anything about your set-up that you're NOT liking here?

[vilant]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Where are ya' there JoeV?

I'm about to make the call and pull the trigger on 'Total Car Diagnostics' scan goodies - it's noon in Australia...

Anything about your set-up that you're NOT liking here?

I felt it was worth it because it works on OBD I and II. Customer support has much to be desired, but overall I feel it was money well spent.

[Schrade]

ARGHHHHHHH

No Total Car Diagnostics!!!

We're sorry; you have reached a number that is no longer in service; if you feel that you have reached this recording in error..."

ARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!