OBDii diagnostics on laptop

asummers · Post by **asummers** » 29 Oct 2007, 11:12

Has anyone used any of the cables and programs that are available for your laptop to be able to read diagnostics on a laptop computer?

Arbelac · Post by **Arbelac** » 31 Oct 2007, 21:40

Yup. Is there a specific question you had?

asummers · Post by **asummers** » 01 Nov 2007, 05:47

Would you recommend the one you have used to someone else? If so, what brand is it and where did you find it? I have seen some online with the cable and software, but aren't sure if they are worth buying or not.

Arbelac · Post by **Arbelac** » 01 Nov 2007, 10:23

Anything based on the ELM chips should be fine. I've got one from OBD2AllInOne.com that works great.

Check Scantool.net as well. CHECK to make sure your computer/laptop has a serial port, else make sure you order the USB model.

There's a fair bit of software floating around, I usually just use the free Scantool.net software for reading codes.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 20 Apr 2008, 06:41

People are having very good luck with the VOL-FCR Software. Do a google and you'll find plenty. Mine is on its way so I can post more once I have a chance to try it. Btw, this is suppose to reset the service light on the '96-'98 FWD Volvo's as well as query the SRS and ECC modules and reset their fault codes- something not possible up until now without Volvo's specific and expensive scan instruments.

Nick'sTurbowagon · Post by **Nick'sTurbowagon** » 19 May 2008, 15:00

Have you gotten your copy of this software?

Does its show/clear P codes ie for SRS system?

Does it clear service light?

How is it?

Is it worth buying?

Post by **matthew1** » 19 May 2008, 17:28

Looks like it's around $200 US.

http://kontakt.s-tech.pl/index.php?go=s ... setlang=en has a few screenshots. Code software either works or it doesn't, and none of it is pretty.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 19 May 2008, 18:20

Have you gotten your copy of this software?

I did.

Does its show/clear P codes ie for SRS system?

Yes - I messed up and didn't hook the airbag on the steering wheel back up - it cleared the code fine and didn't come back.

Does it clear service light?

Yes - that is one of the main page buttons on the menu. I just wish it had a function where it would send 1200 Volts to the lamp to terminate it forever.

How is it?

It doesn't read engine codes but it is a great companion to a generic OBD-II scanner.

Is it worth buying?

I would say yes but I have three 850's in the driveway at the moment.

...Lee

Post by **tjts1** » 29 May 2008, 01:20

http://torrent-finder.com/vol-fcr,torrent,search.html

You can get the cable off Ebay for $20.

mtagoon · Post by **mtagoon** » 25 Jun 2008, 12:11

Perfect Set!

For : 850 >96, S/V 70[97-98], C 70[97-98], 940/960 >96, S/V 90 and S/V 40[97-98]
Hardware : http://www.planetfall.com/~jeff/obdii/
Software : http://www.ilexa.co.uk/content/category/2/2/19

Cable : http://www.scantool.net/products/produc ... ucts_id=22
[12.95 US$]

Ex. : http://www.volvoclubthailand.com/cgi-bi ... 1213444337