unclehotte Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hello. I would like to connect an old notebook to the port were you would connect a scanner and wonder what software I would need? I am only interested in engines info like MPG, oil pressure and water temp and maybe some other info. I dont want to buy a scanner. What I am aiming at here is something like Golf Gtis have, like a bordcomputer which gives you such infos like MPG, average trip speed, time and distance. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Depending on the Year and make of the car, they make driver info centers. That shows you instant Mpg, Average mpg, Out side temperature (on some), Trip Time’s and Mile, Avg speed, Fuel used, And miles tell empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Year/model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hello. I was wondering if anybody can help me with my Cutlass problem? Its a 92, Engine 3.4 DOHC 120.000 miles, no fluid leaks, got tune up 2 years ago, got new IAC 4 weeks ago, trans fluid was changed 2 years ago,fluid level ok, no oil in water or water in oil, Was running great till some day after starting the engine idle run up to 3000 rpm. After parking the car for 2 days this high rpm stayed high for up to 20 min. If the car was driven every day it was just 4-5 min. After reading in this forum I changed the IAC. The change was, the idle still went to 3000, but only for about 20 seconds then it dropped to normal.I thought the problem was fixed. But NOW the car dont want to start anymore. Before it took just turning the key to start it, now I have to pump the gas pedal and when it starts it shakes and spits white smoke and smells from unburned gas. After it gets driven it runs ok and when it is warm it drives normal. But the start problems are every time now( when the engine is cold). Also the rpms when the car is coasting in D and about 35mph is 1000, usually that was around 1600, but it doesnt stall. Does anybody have an idea whats wrong with my engine suddenly? I love this car and it served me great the 6 years I own it now.Any help would be greatly appreciated! This is from another thread, so he has OBD I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclehotte Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yes, it is a 1992 Cutlass Supreme International. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclehotte Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I assume there is none for a 92 Cutlass......Is there an universal after market info center available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclehotte Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Mostly I am after something that shows me the MPG and average trip speed....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 A DIC from a 1988-91 Cutlass will work in your car. You will need to wire it in. Hardest part is finding one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclehotte Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Ok, i did some reading about this DIC here in the forum.....dont look good. Like getting it to work right or even find one. So back to the original idea. Any software I could use on a pc??? My old laptop has a TV out. So when it gets connected to this car radio/dvd with TFT screen combo I would have all I need. I am just short the software...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I don't know what you mean about not getting it to work right.. it's not hard if you know anything about wiring. You can find them on ebay, junkyards, and the for sale section here. But anyway, the most in depth software available is tunerpro. It's used for ECM tuning and shows everything the ECM knows. You need an ALDL to serial or to USB cable. http://www.moates.net will have everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Honestly, for what you're saying you want to do... the DIC sounds to be right up your alley. Once you find one (and if you put up a wanted thread in the FS/Wanted section, you're bound to find someone who wants to get rid of one) and wire it up, you'll have a much more aesthetically pleasing result than an ugly laptop just sitting around in your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 and we can all help u hook it up.. i can anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloDude Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Honestly, for what you're saying you want to do... the DIC sounds to be right up your alley. yep, thats your best bet IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclehotte Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks for the help and ideas. Will see what I can do. Wiring shouldnt be a problem since I am an electrician. And my idea with the notebook.....it would have been in the trunk and start up with the car...and the display would have been on the screen at the radio...in a perfect world anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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