Jon89le Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Has anyone used this or anything like it? I got it off an F-Body forum but it only has listed certain ECM #s which dont seem to match mine. Here is the link. I need to run my car real time to test a few sensors out. http://winaldl.webhop.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schudini Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Do you have the ALDL to PC cable? Info for buying/building can be found at: http://www.akmcables.com/aldl.htm Also, another similar type of software that you might check out: http://www.efilive.com/scan_4.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo231 Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I use it on most of my GM cars that are OBD I...with the exception of my LQ1. It's very nice and have a great save feature for tracking data. The real time dash board doesn't say a lot, but does great for recording data. I built the cable myself, it's not that hard, especially if you've ever done anything with transisters before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon89le Posted December 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 On that website, which file would I download to scan my '89GP? Can these programs only work from a serial port or can you run the plug to another port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schudini Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 The do it yourself cables plug into the serial port. There are commercially available serial and USB cables (and possibly a USB kit). Also, what engine is in your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon89le Posted December 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 3.1 mpfi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 by god, $90 for a cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo231 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Ya...Radioshack - 30 in parts...and you don't really even need to solder...just twist really good. I am upgrading to Turbolink...same OBDI reading, nice dash board, but pricey...but I'm a Turbo Buick guy and expect nothing but Fast with Class. http://www.turbo-link.com It comes with a cable, but it's $160 just to upgrade from an old version. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiiirt Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 by god, $90 for a cable? I agree, That's bloody highway robbery. I refuse to pay someone approximately $90/hr to build a cable. I doubt it takes the guy more than 5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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