OBD-II code software/interface

[Joeman]

Can anyone recommend a good OBD-II code software & interface for a pc
running XP OS?

Essentially I'm looking for a diagnostic tool I can use on my own
Legacy to assist me in analyzing why my engine service light stays lit.
Should I choose to perform the service myself I can do so with the
confidence of identifying the malfunction and replacing the defective
part.

 

[Jim Stewart]

Can anyone recommend a good OBD-II code software & interface for a pc
running XP OS?

Essentially I'm looking for a diagnostic tool I can use on my own
Legacy to assist me in analyzing why my engine service light stays lit.
Should I choose to perform the service myself I can do so with the
confidence of identifying the malfunction and replacing the defective
part.

I bought the OBDScan-RS232 from these people
about 3 years ago. I use it with an old laptop
running Win98se, but I'm sure it would work
with XP.

These days, I'd probably opt for the USB tool.

The software is very nice and the people at
Harrison are good. I recommend them.

http://www.obdscan.net/scantools.htm

 

[calhoun]

I bought the OBDScan-RS232 from these people
about 3 years ago. I use it with an old laptop
running Win98se, but I'm sure it would work
with XP.

These days, I'd probably opt for the USB tool.

The software is very nice and the people at
Harrison are good. I recommend them.

http://www.obdscan.net/scantools.htm

I use the same software. Just a note, Jim, mine is also about 3 years old.
Just noticed a free hardware upgrade and sent the converter box back last
Sat. Today I got a whole new converter. Good people to deal with.

 

[Jim Stewart]

I use the same software. Just a note, Jim, mine is also about 3 years old.
Just noticed a free hardware upgrade and sent the converter box back last
Sat. Today I got a whole new converter. Good people to deal with.

A big thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.

 

[Joeman]

Thanks Jim & Calhoun, I took the advice and bought one for myself
moments ago.

 

[S.C.]

Joeman ha scritto:

Can anyone recommend a good OBD-II code software & interface for a pc
running XP OS?

You can find good and cheap interfaces on e-bay.
Porotocol used by Subaru is ISO.
Here is a nice software, but it's not free
http://www.digimoto.com/
here you can find custom error codes
http://www.troublecodes.net/Subaru/
Other free software
http://www.obdscan.net/
http://www.scantool.net

I have a trouble with my 1999 Legacy, because even if there is the OBD
connector I cannot find any working diagnostic tool working.
Here in Europe only from 2001 with Euro3 pollution all cars have a
working obd2 interface

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[AS]

www.auterraweb.com, you can buy the software on ebay too, free updates,
can be used with a PALM pda or with a PC. It is CAN compatible