Any free scanning software for OBD2 vehicles?

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Apr 15, 2009 | 10:22 AM

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Any free scanning software for OBD2 vehicles?

Freescan and datamaster are only for OBD1 cars...

Anything out there to log data on my 96 TA?

Apr 15, 2009 | 10:26 AM

ulakovic22

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I can pimp out my AutoTap software if you want.

Apr 15, 2009 | 12:04 PM

landstuhltaylor

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I'm looking for some too. If Autotap can be used for diagnostic purposes as well I would be interested.

Apr 15, 2009 | 12:35 PM

ulakovic22

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The only I can suggest is go to the website and see if it's something you would be interested in. I already bought the software with enhanced GM parameters some time ago and loaded it on my laptop. I've used it on other vehicles just fine with the exception of a Ford Taurus. The one thing would be you will need a cable to attach from your OBD port to your computer.

Apr 15, 2009 | 02:17 PM

landstuhltaylor

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It looks like it would do the trick. As far as a cable goes would I need something like this: http://www.autotap.com/product_famil...&TrailType=Top or would a regular cable work? I am just not sure where to even find a cable by itself.

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Apr 15, 2009 | 03:28 PM

cleangene

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I use ScanXL Elmscan v2.09

this was the only program that I found for under $150 works good on my 96 LT1 OBDII web page is www.palmerperformance.com ,I just checked their page and they have it on sell for $99.95.