lap tops and volvos..

navima · Post by **navima** » 03 Feb 2005, 08:58

is ther a way to run my 85O diagnostics on my lap top, either pc or Mac.

Post by **matthew1** » 03 Feb 2005, 10:44

Yes, there are several vendors that sell OBDII software that runs on PC laptops. Start with a search:
http://www.google.com/search?q=obdII+code+software

navima · Post by **navima** » 03 Feb 2005, 22:39

i have come across software to run codes but i was looking to actually hook up my lap top to my volvo through the little thingy under the coin tray or something under the hood so it can giv eme readings and such, if there is such an animal i havent found one for the volvo class yet... thanks for the help!

Post by **matthew1** » 03 Feb 2005, 23:01

That's what I'm talking about. You have to look through those search results to find one.

I have software that runs on my PC laptop that connects to the OBDII port under the coin tray and can display realtime diagnostic metrics data while I'm driving or when I'm stopped. The problem is a) I don't know the name of the company that wrote the software offhand and b) it's very very difficult to use, so I wouldn't recommend it anyway.

Instead I would search for OBDII software that runs on Palm or Windows CE devices, assuming you have a handheld. The software I've seen on the web for those looks much simpler yet every bit as powerful.

navima... · Post by **navima...** » 03 Feb 2005, 23:10

ok, i dont really know the linguo for code terms and such so im glad now im getting to know more, thanls for the link and the info ill get back to you soon and let you know if there is an animal outhere that is easy to use ans affordable, thanks again