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OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop
12/28/09 at 10:33:17

I found this tool on ebay and was wondering if anyone has used, seen used, or just heard any info on one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ELM-327USB-OBD2-SCANNER-CODE-SCAN-TOOL-OBDII-OBD-...

They all seem to be from Hong Kong and for a pretty reasonable price. I have been wanting a scan tool for a while as they make things so much easier, and I figured might as well make my computer one! So if you know anything, just let me know!

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phantomfe3 Officer Club Redline Member Offline Boats N Ho's! Posts: 2061 Bemidji MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #1 - 12/28/09 at 13:34:04 sweet it says it runs on DOS
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Lance Full Time Member Club Redline Member Offline Your mom. Posts: 293 Grass Lake Trailer Trash Park	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #2 - 01/26/10 at 20:05:06 Check this: http://www.devtoaster.com/products/rev/ I'll be adding this to the stockpile of car stuff that just sits and collects dust in my house.
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saturn_man Full Time Member Offline Nothing Like It When I'm Done Posts: 322 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #3 - 01/27/10 at 06:13:07 Looks cool, I just don't feel like buying a new iphone or ipod yet. gotta pa those court fines first.
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ChrisNelson Administrator Offline Posts: 5830 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #4 - 01/27/10 at 20:46:46 lol
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Jager Senior Member Offline Posts: 1922	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #5 - 01/28/10 at 01:49:01 saturn_man wrote on 01/27/10 at 06:13:07: Looks cool, I just don't feel like buying a new iphone or ipod yet. gotta pa those court fines first. Did they arrest you for modifying a Saturn? Because they should.
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TurboGTU Full Time Member Offline Sport and Modified Posts: 149 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #6 - 01/29/10 at 20:55:47 Jager wrote on 01/28/10 at 01:49:01: saturn_man wrote on 01/27/10 at 06:13:07: Looks cool, I just don't feel like buying a new iphone or ipod yet. gotta pa those court fines first. Did they arrest you for modifying a Saturn? Because they should. LoLz!!
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saturn_man Full Time Member Offline Nothing Like It When I'm Done Posts: 322 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #7 - 02/05/10 at 12:28:16 fine was from doing close to 100 in a 55, then later driving while suspended
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black05gt Full Time Member Offline Posts: 594	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #8 - 02/07/10 at 21:02:53 Jager wrote on 01/28/10 at 01:49:01: saturn_man wrote on 01/27/10 at 06:13:07: Looks cool, I just don't feel like buying a new iphone or ipod yet. gotta pa those court fines first. Did they arrest you for modifying a Saturn? LMFAO Because they should.
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saturn_man Full Time Member Offline Nothing Like It When I'm Done Posts: 322 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #9 - 03/05/10 at 19:35:00 Just bought one, should arrive in like 2 weeks. It has to come from China. I will let everyone know how it is once I get it.
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Jager Senior Member Offline Posts: 1922	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #10 - 03/08/10 at 11:28:50 saturn_man wrote on 03/05/10 at 19:35:00: Just bought one, should arrive in like 2 weeks. It has to come from China. I will let everyone know how it is once I get it. Overweeking parts from China!
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saturn_man Full Time Member Offline Nothing Like It When I'm Done Posts: 322 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #11 - 03/18/10 at 12:14:37 Got the scanner in today. There is absolutely no user friendliness to this damn thing. I cannot get the damn thing to link to my computer, and I know it's not the computer's onboard bluetooth acting up because my phone is linked to it. I will keep playing with it and let you all know.
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bonestock_442 Officer Club Redline Member Offline Yup its a 3JZ Supra without a wing Posts: 854 Bemidji	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #12 - 03/22/10 at 17:50:44 fail
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Jager Senior Member Offline Posts: 1922	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #13 - 03/23/10 at 13:53:07 bonestock_442 wrote on 03/22/10 at 17:50:44: fail Did you expect more?
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Skip Senior Member Club Redline Member Offline Wheel gap is like pu**y..... Posts: 1415 St Paul Park, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #14 - 03/27/10 at 21:09:59 saturn_man wrote on 02/05/10 at 12:28:16: fine was from doing close to 100 in a 55, then later driving while suspended So you had a tail wind?
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Jager Senior Member Offline Posts: 1922	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #15 - 03/30/10 at 12:57:32 Skip wrote on 03/27/10 at 21:09:59: saturn_man wrote on 02/05/10 at 12:28:16: fine was from doing close to 100 in a 55, then later driving while suspended So you had a tail wind? Hey man that's not cool Me vs you. Winner gets the respect.
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Skip Senior Member Club Redline Member Offline Wheel gap is like pu**y..... Posts: 1415 St Paul Park, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #16 - 03/30/10 at 19:28:16 Respect??? It's not won, it's earned!
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saturn_man Full Time Member Offline Nothing Like It When I'm Done Posts: 322 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #17 - 03/31/10 at 00:13:06 It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. A wins a win!
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grandporschegt Administrator Officer Club Redline Member Offline mark it ZERO!! Posts: 3097 Pinewood/Bemidji	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #18 - 03/31/10 at 00:33:27
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saturn_man Full Time Member Offline Nothing Like It When I'm Done Posts: 322 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #19 - 03/31/10 at 17:52:37 Got a new bluetooth reciever today, The scanner now pairs to computer, however the software is telling me that the vehicle is not supplying power to the scanner and that is where I get stuck now. I will lwt you all know when I hear more from the supplier.
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grandporschegt Administrator Officer Club Redline Member Offline mark it ZERO!! Posts: 3097 Pinewood/Bemidji	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #20 - 03/31/10 at 18:21:39 maybe send another 20 bucks to the seller.
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Lance Full Time Member Club Redline Member Offline Your mom. Posts: 293 Grass Lake Trailer Trash Park	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #21 - 03/31/10 at 22:21:40 Check the wiring to the OBDII port in the car. I hear Saturn had a problem with, well, everything
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saturn_man Full Time Member Offline Nothing Like It When I'm Done Posts: 322 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #22 - 03/31/10 at 23:31:06 Tried it on the Aztek and the neighbors Trailblazer, so unless all the cars I try it on have the same problem, it is the scanner it's self.
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ChrisNelson Administrator Offline Posts: 5830 Bemidji, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #23 - 03/31/10 at 23:33:55 I have a portable OBD2 scanner from Mac Tools for $99 and it works wonderful!
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Lance Full Time Member Club Redline Member Offline Your mom. Posts: 293 Grass Lake Trailer Trash Park	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #24 - 04/01/10 at 01:09:59 Maybe it isn't GM compatible
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Jager Senior Member Offline Posts: 1922	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #25 - 04/01/10 at 11:41:07 Skip wrote on 03/30/10 at 19:28:16: Respect??? It's not won, it's earned! Lies. Apparantly you haven't watched Fast and Furious.
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Skip Senior Member Club Redline Member Offline Wheel gap is like pu**y..... Posts: 1415 St Paul Park, MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #26 - 04/01/10 at 22:39:25 Jager wrote on 04/01/10 at 11:41:07: Skip wrote on 03/30/10 at 19:28:16: Respect??? It's not won, it's earned! Lies. Apparantly you haven't watched Fast and Furious. Plenty of times.
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phantomfe3 Officer Club Redline Member Offline Boats N Ho's! Posts: 2061 Bemidji MN	Re: OBD2 Scan Tool via a Laptop Reply #27 - 04/10/10 at 21:33:02 poll
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