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**tnice17** · 04-24-2009, 02:10 PM

i have an Actron code reader and i was thought of a way to use the Actron cable to plug into my computer via USB.

it has the OBD2 on one end, and a serial port like this on the other end that normally plugs into the scanner.

now if only i can find a plug like this ^^^ to go to USB and hopefully it will work.

like this....

what do you guys think?

Letze · 04-24-2009, 02:51 PM

because of the signals that come out of that thing, I doubt you're going to get any where, and worst of all you might damage your car or computer.

if you notice there are a ton on ebay called ELM327, thats not calling them a brand, thats the chip thats used to handle the pwm iso and other protocals the obd II port spits out. you cant do that with a serial to usb cable. sorry bub.

Joemagraine · 04-26-2009, 07:28 PM

Check out these Guys: USB Scan Tool

Joe

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Letze 3.3L Car: 98 2.5RS ~ EJ257D Hybrid Fav Mod: Ghetto Ones My: Subaru Parts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Roanoke, VA Trader Rating: (2) Posts: 829	because of the signals that come out of that thing, I doubt you're going to get any where, and worst of all you might damage your car or computer. if you notice there are a ton on ebay called ELM327, thats not calling them a brand, thats the chip thats used to handle the pwm iso and other protocals the obd II port spits out. you cant do that with a serial to usb cable. sorry bub.

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