ODB II - USB Interface - Any advice?

MCSquaredEqually · 07-01-2009, 07:46 PM

I have been looking at a couple of devices that will allow me to hook my computer into the ODB II port. This will likely evolve into a netbook/carputer mod.

Here are some of the units I've found:
ODB Link CI
ELMScan 5 USB
OBDPro USB Scantool

Has anyone used any of these units?

VooDooTrip · 07-02-2009, 01:05 AM

Not one of those. Been using a Scangauge for about 6months.. awesome device and tells me everything I need.

jpg366 · 07-03-2009, 08:12 PM

Two are under $90. I'm surprised. A few years ago, the computer-interfaced readers were several hundred. See if you can download and try out their software (demo).. that may be the biggest factor in deciding between them.

neslerrah · 07-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VooDooTrip

Not one of those. Been using a Scangauge for about 6months.. awesome device and tells me everything I need.

X2! Great device to own.

MCSquaredEqually · 07-04-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VooDooTrip

Not one of those. Been using a Scangauge for about 6months.. awesome device and tells me everything I need.

I looked at the ScanGuage.
Eventually my plan is to install a netbook that will handle ODB II, GPS, and the tailgate camera (I've got a 2009, so I have a camera, but no screen)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpg366

Two are under $90. I'm surprised. A few years ago, the computer-interfaced readers were several hundred. See if you can download and try out their software (demo).. that may be the biggest factor in deciding between them.

That's a great idea. Hopefully I can find something to test.
Thanks.

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07-03-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
jpg366 Member Joined: May 2009, #17064 Location: TX Gender: Male Posts: 51 09 Prerunner SR5 2009 Access Cab Automatic	Two are under $90. I'm surprised. A few years ago, the computer-interfaced readers were several hundred. See if you can download and try out their software (demo).. that may be the biggest factor in deciding between them.