laptop based diagnostic software, which one ?

[stocious]

looking for a good laptop based OBD software if anyone has any suggestions ?

i have been borrowing a friends but seem to be getting quite a bit of work now outside the VAG scene so its time to invest,

this is what ive been using :

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_ENG327P.html

found it very usefull with a good amount of live data and a little logging of sorts

not looking for dealership spec gear, just one that covers all the popular makes.

all suggestions welcome

Steve

[silizium]

I think that's overpriced elm inteface. Autocom is what you really want.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-3-Aut...item257ebe5dd5

[stocious]

I think that's overpriced elm inteface. Autocom is what you really want.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-3-Aut...item257ebe5dd5

Cheers I'll have a look

[stocious]

I think that's overpriced elm inteface. Autocom is what you really want.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-3-Aut...item257ebe5dd5

just bought it, long wait in the post

just been looking and the original made in sweden autocom is listed for $2500

[stocious]

any suggestions for laptop based scope while im at it ? ebay just bring up lab type stuff..

[irishs2]

I have seen this recommended: http://www.easysync-ltd.com/product/520/ds1m12.html

I have this one myself

http://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/ds1000e/ds1052e/

Which can also be connected by usb.

I also use a Saleae logic analyser

http://www.saleae.com/logic/

[stocious]

plenty to be reading up on there.. good stuff, cheers.

[irish rwd]

Just seen there you bought the Autocom off ebay, its a cloned copy obviously at that price so whatever you do, disconnect all internet connections when in use, and install the software onto a USB stick rather than the hard drive.

They can try to update themselves automatically, and when they do, the serial number will be rendered useless and the Autocom will not work.

Same applies for all clones.

Feel free to PM me for info

[stocious]

Just seen there you bought the Autocom off ebay, its a cloned copy obviously at that price so whatever you do, disconnect all internet connections when in use, and install the software onto a USB stick rather than the hard drive.

They can try to update themselves automatically, and when they do, the serial number will be rendered useless and the Autocom will not work.

Same applies for all clones.

Feel free to PM me for info

cheers for the heads up

i did wonder would i have bother over it being a clone, the bluetooth bit sold me

thanks for the offer of help, im sure ill have a question or to when it comes to installing.

do you have one ?

Steve

[irish rwd]

Have had a few clones come and go, some work great and some are a gamble.
I mostly use a genuine Rosstech VCDS but you will find Autocom good, maybe a little hard to use at first,

If you need any specific machines, shoot me a PM and I will give you contact details
Thanks

[stocious]

Autocom is looking to be money very well spent, LOADS of features, live data, and easy to use

Happy man