Connecting laptop to jeep?

[JeepJeepster]

Anyone done this? Can it be done with the libby? If so, where do I buy what I need? Thanks. O

 

[hyde]

connecting laptop to jeep to do what? diagnostics? gps? or turn it into KITT !?
I am not sure, michael.. ask the fella in the trailer.. drive.gif

 

[MoladoGuy]

Remember BillForde has done it along with many high tech updates.

http://www.inmyhappyplace.com/jeep/

 

[JeepJeepster]

connecting laptop to jeep to do what? diagnostics? gps? or turn it into KITT !?
I am not sure, michael.. ask the fella in the trailer.. drive.gif

Just wanting to get all the info from the computer. Would be cool if diagnostics comes with it though! \/

 

[JeepJeepster]

Remember BillForde has done it along with many high tech updates.

http://www.inmyhappyplace.com/jeep/

Didnt really see what Im wanting there. Im just wanting a cable that plugs into the keeps OBDII port basically.

 

[hyde]

check this out
http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/

and

http://store.mp3car.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=47

 

[JeepJeepster]

check this out
http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/

and

http://store.mp3car.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=47

That first link has some hope. The bluetooth would be really cool. Im just not to sure if any of that would work? It talks about palm pilots but doesnt say much about using laptops?

The second link is just computers. I already have the laptop. Was just wanting something that could plug into USB(or alike) and come with some software for the laptop. O

 

[hyde]

1) it has windows version

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you can get a BT dongle for like $30 online and use it via USB on you laptop.
did you try this:
http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/OBDGaugeAll.zip

it comes with all the S/W's.. for all hardware versions..

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seems to work fine with sample data..

2) check the list on the left, they sell bunch of stuff..
then head here: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=37


let us know

 

[JeepJeepster]

Found this, but I cannot find the software?

http://www.autotap.com/product_multi_family.asp?MultiFamilyId=47

Theyve been working on their site and the link doesnt work for the drivers? :-s

 

[billforde]

Currently, I have this one http://www.myscantool.com. It should give you what you want.

P.S. I have completely redone my setup, so the stuff on my site is a little out of date.

 

[billforde]

You may also want to check out this out http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=37.

 

[hyde]

I don't htink this has a lot of logging options, http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=11526&sk=EC6E1526

 

[timmer]

I've been toying with the idea of a carputer myself.

Still in the thinking stages though...

 

[Rescu2000]

Check out this one
http://www.customcarputers.com/index.php?cPath=43&osCsid=e236d1a0535a3cc0aa68b3afd4c31c28

It has the OBDII conecctors and carputer kits, complete systems, etc.
Also check out the information page (It's free) and has links to 8 free logging/scanning programs and a few pay ones and information to answer ANY question you might have.
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Rescu2000

 

[Atrus]

I know this is way old, but for an FYI - I have Autotap for the GM enhanced parameters, and it's great! Just remember, it's a diagnostic tool....can't edit the computer with this tool.

I have the Palm PDA version. Used it numerous times on my Prix. You can scan just about anything. Also nice because the log comes out in an .csv (excel) file, so you can customize graphs.

 

[csukoh78]

Well, to power the thing, you will need an inverter (i recommend 400w +) unless you have some awesome batteries.

 

[Atrus]

Well, to power the thing, you will need an inverter (i recommend 400w +) unless you have some awesome batteries.

Which is why I love Autotap running on a PDA

Realistically, you'd only be logging for a short while. Not like you'd log 24/7, only when there's a problem or something you wanna know. If your laptop lasts more than 15-20 mins, you're golden (from my experience)

 

[timmer]

Check out the Car Chip at:

http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2005/Workshops/Garage/RDG_CarChipFirstUse.htm

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Kinda frightening to know that the ECM keeps info like that...

 

[Atrus]

Kinda frightening to know that the ECM keeps info like that...

ECM doesn't necessarily "keep" that info (black box does), but it runs it. With my Autotap I can see how much I am on the gas (throttle position sensor), vehicle speed, ignition timing, engine RPM, degrees of knock ******, and about 100 other parameters that I'd chose. I think I can only log 12 simultaneously.