ELM327 OBD2 Code Reader

The ELM327 1.4 USB is the latest PC-based USB OBD2 car diagnostic scanning tool. It supports all OBD-II protocols and is dispatched with a number of compatible programs on CD.

OBD-II Protocols Supported :

* ISO15765-4 (CAN)
* ISO14230-4 (KWP2000)
* ISO9141-2
* J1850 VPW
* J1850 PWM

Specifications :

Output : USB
Baud rate : 9600 or 38400
Indicator LEDs : OBD Tx/Rx, RS232 Tx/Rx, Power
Operating voltage : 12V. Internal protection from short circuits / over-voltage
Nominal idle current : 45 mA

One of the programs on the included CD is ScanTool, this is a Freeware program (so no restrictions). This program lets you perform the following operations :

* Read diagnostic trouble codes (both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning)
* Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL (eg. ‘Check Engine’ light)
* Display current sensor data, including -
* Engine RPM
* Calculated Load Value
* Coolant Temperature
* Fuel System Status
* Vehicle Speed
* Short Term Fuel Trim
* Long Term Fuel Trim
* Intake Manifold Pressure
* Timing Advance
* Intake Air Temperature
* Air Flow Rate
* Absolute Throttle Position
* Oxygen sensor voltages / associated short term fuel trims
* Fuel System status
* Fuel Pressure
* + Many other options

There are also 3 other programs on the CD, either trials or demo'. Screenshots of those programs are shown below :

There is also plenty of other free OBD2 software for download on the internet - Please have a search on Google.