I've done some searching and I am still confused on how to properly get something so i can just read everything in my pcm on my laptop. I want t order an AKM cable or find one used. I will need the OBDII and USB port one for my laptop. As far as the scanning programs, I downloaded Auto-Tap version 3.00, it was on there website under the download section and did not cost any money. Will it work when I plug in a cable or do I need something else?
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1996 Z-28 6 speed, Airfoil, K&N FIPK, Flowmaster muffler, Motive 3.73 gears, BBK shorty headers, cut-out, LS1 Driveshaft, no power options (Rare), Prothane tranny mount, MSD 8.5mm wires, Accel U-Groove Plugs, Chrome hurst short throw, TB Bypass, ES Torque arm mount, BMR subframe connectors (weld-in), Lt4 Knock Module, Descreened MAF, '02 SS wheels, Pioneer HU, MTX & JL amps, 2 12" JBL's, T-Top Conversion!
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It is very common for OBDII owners to convert to OBDI. I've always thought it was for this very reason... OBDI is easier to scan and modify.
The conversion is pretty easy.. Just plug in a OBDI pcm.
I could be totally wrong here, but this is what I've gathered from the little reading I have done.
Once you are OBDI, you can use FreeScan. You will not pass vehicle emissions any more after the swap, but you can always put your original PCM back in for the smog test.Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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You can pull a lot of usefull data out of an OBD-II PCM, including misfire counts by individual cylinders. With the "enhanced GM parameters" version of AutoTap, you can pull hundreds of different items. You can't get anywhere near that amount of info out of an OBD-I PCM. Add to that the fact that you can create your own digital or analog dashboard on your laptop screen, and the OBD-II scan tools leave the OBD-I stuff in the dust.
Take a look at what's available.
http://www.autotap.com/enhanced_parameters_gm.asp
Fred
381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motorComment
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have I been out of the game that long. Not sure if I read that correctly, but am I seeing that you can download software to your lap top so that you can connect it to your cars pcm? If so where do I get this, and the cables to adapt it with? Can this be done with any lap top?http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2317021/1
2001 Blk Firbird Formula 6 sp hurst shift (my toy) Upgrades: American thunder Flowmasters, Cross drilled rotors, Centerforce Clutch and Flywheel. Car is in Bodyshop for full painting now with Ram Air, Rims, and wing being installed.
2006 Blk Cobalt SS (my commuter car)
2003 Harley 1200 sportster 100th anniversary (For sale)
2007 Jeep compass
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I can't agree more with Fred. OBD-II has the ability to detect component degredation, something OBD-I doesn't do. The misfire monitor is also another important part of OBD 2. The amount of information you can pull out of OBD 2 is way more than you will ever see from OBD 1. I just finished 12 weeks of engine management at school, and after working with both OBD's, OBD 2 pid's (parameter identification) make it so much easier to try and isolate and figure out problems, as well as having a good knowledge on how your engine is running.Originally posted by InjuneerYou can pull a lot of usefull data out of an OBD-II PCM, including misfire counts by individual cylinders. With the "enhanced GM parameters" version of AutoTap, you can pull hundreds of different items. You can't get anywhere near that amount of info out of an OBD-I PCM. Add to that the fact that you can create your own digital or analog dashboard on your laptop screen, and the OBD-II scan tools leave the OBD-I stuff in the dust.
Take a look at what's available.
http://www.autotap.com/enhanced_parameters_gm.asp
black 95 t/a, a4, beefed up tranny w/ higher stall converter, transgo shift kit, trans temp gauge, trans cooler, richmond 3.73's, loudmouth, hypertech programmer, 160 thermo, descreened maf, TB bypass and airfoil, trick flow intake elbow, underdrive pulleys, moroso cai, edelbrock panhard rod, bmr stb, slp sfc's, fiberglass firehawk hood, hawk pads, taylor wires, ngk plugs, royal purple fluids,...and hopefully more to comeComment
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Not only can you hook up your laptop and look into the guts of the engine management system, with the EFILive version of AutoTap, you can also change the program (LSx family of engines only). And there are better tools out there than that. The HP Tuners stuff is supposed to be amazing.Originally posted by Firebirdcrazy
http://www.hptuners.com/
http://www.palmerperformance.com/
http://www.autotap.com/
http://www.obd-2.com/
Here's one that works on a Palm:
http://www.auterraweb.com/Fred
381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motorComment
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I would realy like to start learning one of these programs. I know that I can read alot of the older posts and informational sites to understand a little bit of it, but do they make a free scanner tool for the OBDII. I really am interested in finding if I have knock retard and if my 02 sensors are reading correctly because of this tiny exhaust leak.1996 Z-28 6 speed, Airfoil, K&N FIPK, Flowmaster muffler, Motive 3.73 gears, BBK shorty headers, cut-out, LS1 Driveshaft, no power options (Rare), Prothane tranny mount, MSD 8.5mm wires, Accel U-Groove Plugs, Chrome hurst short throw, TB Bypass, ES Torque arm mount, BMR subframe connectors (weld-in), Lt4 Knock Module, Descreened MAF, '02 SS wheels, Pioneer HU, MTX & JL amps, 2 12" JBL's, T-Top Conversion!
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Originally posted by Injuneer
can these be used or the LTx family?-JeffComment
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Those are all OBD-II programs and will work with any OBD-II PCM's, meaning it includes the 96/97 LT1's. For the OBD-I LT1's you can use, Freescan (free), TTS DataMaster (free for first 20 scans) and EGFLive V4 for scanning.
You can program OBD-I LT1's with TunerCat or LT1_Edit. There are also versions of both those for OBD-II.
I'm not aware of any free OBD-II scanning software downloads.Fred
381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motorComment
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Try digimoto liteOriginally posted by Injuneer
or scantool
Digimoto lite
scan tool
Free but not all features available
Screaming Mad
Car: 1994 Camaro, 3.4l V6
Pace Setter headers & Y pipe, Flowmaster Z28 exhaust, K&N cone filter. modded 4l60e, trans cooler, strut brace, Eibach pro-kit
0-60 7.74
1/4 16.52 @ 85.3
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Injuneer is that your car pictured on that HP tuner site? looks awesome.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2317021/1
2001 Blk Firbird Formula 6 sp hurst shift (my toy) Upgrades: American thunder Flowmasters, Cross drilled rotors, Centerforce Clutch and Flywheel. Car is in Bodyshop for full painting now with Ram Air, Rims, and wing being installed.
2006 Blk Cobalt SS (my commuter car)
2003 Harley 1200 sportster 100th anniversary (For sale)
2007 Jeep compass
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No, but I wish it was.......Originally posted by Firebirdcrazy
Fred
381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motorComment
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That thing looks identical to yours!! Hey I am sure you get yours up like that too!http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2317021/1
2001 Blk Firbird Formula 6 sp hurst shift (my toy) Upgrades: American thunder Flowmasters, Cross drilled rotors, Centerforce Clutch and Flywheel. Car is in Bodyshop for full painting now with Ram Air, Rims, and wing being installed.
2006 Blk Cobalt SS (my commuter car)
2003 Harley 1200 sportster 100th anniversary (For sale)
2007 Jeep compass
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