ODBWiz, anybody using it?

[Diesel_Dave]

Thanks, mbrac. It looks like this is what I'm going to go with.

Some people were hinting that you have to go with the advanced (more $$) software to get good results. I assume you're just running the "free" (included) software?

Can you read and log everything you need? Is there a limit to how much data you can log? For example, could you log an entire 1 hr trip?

[mbrac]

yes - you can log tons of data - limited only by the storage space on your laptop

[Diesel_Dave]

I think it'll be great for me to use. I wouldn't go out and buy a laptop or tablet just for this purpose, but I have an old Compaq labtop (almost 10 years old) that I never use. It's old, but it should have plenty of resources to run this software. It's got Windows XP & a 30 GB hard drive.

[mbrac]

I think you will also need to make sure is has atleast one usb interface - not sure when they started using usb - but the interface cable from the ECM will be usb on the other end.

[Diesel_Dave]

Originally Posted by mbrac

I think you will also need to make sure is has atleast one usb interface - not sure when they started using usb - but the interface cable from the ECM will be usb on the other end.

I'm pretty certain it has USB ports. That'll also be useful for transfering the data to another computer.

Looking forward to being "data drunk",
-Dave

[mbrac]

as Master Yoda says, "You will be, you will be" good luck

[lamb.chop]

That deal on Amazon is great, shame they won't deliver to the UK.......
Anyone fancy ordering one for me and shipping it to the UK ??
I would be very grateful.
Many Thanks
Chris

[mbrac]

I'd be happy to - the price on Amazon is 29.95 - here are the details - ElmScan 5 Compact USB OBD-II Scan Tool & OBDWiz Engine Diagnostic Software (423001)
Here is my non- work e-mail address - feel free to contact me there and we can work something out - mjkbracht@yahoo.com - cheers!! - I had to say that - I love the pubs in England!

[Diesel_Dave]

I found a list of the added features available from the "Professional" version of the software (an additonal $25 on their website):

Enhanced graphing
Overlap multiple parameters
Add unlimited graphs
Zooming, panning and cursors
Data Mapping
View the value of one parameter based on two independent parameters
Full diagnostic report
Emissions readiness
Trouble code readout with descriptions
Service $05 results - Oxygen sensors
Service $06 results - On-board monitoring
Service $09 results - In-performance tracking counters
Vehicle manager
Store and recall data from multiple vehicles
Software sensor calibration
Offset or scale any vehicle parameter (calibration in TouchScan/OBDwiz only)
Compensate for oversized tires (calibration in TouchScan/OBDwiz only)
User-defined parameters
Create your own PID's as a combination of vehicle PID's
Display Boost pressure
Display Air-to-Fuel Ratio
Support for Service $08
Evaporative system leak test
Diesel particulate filter regeneration

Looking through the list, I don't think there's anything there that I need too badly--at least not until I kick the tires on the basic version.

[mbrac]

agreed! the basic version does everything I need - you'd have to be into some SERIOUS monitoring to need the addition - but, that said, it would be kinda cool!!: