In a nutshell, the process is straight forward. What you need to keep in mind is your operating system matches the requirements from the OBD diagnostics program. While many say they work with Windows, what kind of version though? The latest version of Windows is the best version, however there are people who still run Windows Vista or even XP that might not have a compatible version to run a diagnostic program. Assuming you have the correct version, either insert the disk and follow prompted instructions or click on the link provided to you and download the program that way.
Installation should not take too long. After you installed the program and you adjusted all parameters if there are any , you can now begin by plugging in your car into your computer. I recommend you use a laptop for this due to the manuverability advantages. Connect the cord to your computer and run the other end directly into your OBD2 port. Locating the OBD2 port may sound simple most of the time it is , but there are manufacturers that make it a little tricky, or almost impossible to locate.
The most common place you can find the OBD2 port located is below your steering wheel, to the left of where you brake pedal is. I recommend you use a flashlight to identify its location. The other places where the OBD2 port can also be found, while not commonly would be more to the right of where the first location I talked about, behind the car radio requiring removal of the head unit , next to the transmission shifter, in the arm-rest compartment and inside the glove box.
This depends on which program you end up going with. To me, the following clearly stand out. Privacy Policy. Affiliate Disclosure.
By visiting our site, you agree to our privacy policy regarding cookies, tracking statistics, etc. Read more. Download it for free! The trial version of the software is free and will always remain so Download. The Basic Edition enables you to carry out most of the diagnosis Learn more. The Plus Edition enables you to make advanced diagnoses Learn more. Download the car diagnostic software Run the install file Yous must be connected to the Internet.
The software will be immediately activated. We list just a sampling of what is available here, to get you started. They are grouped based on the operating system:. You can download a free trial before you buy. Works well for communicating with the ELM Versions available for Windows, and Linux too. Versions available for Windows and Linux. It is no longer supported, but is still useful.
Scanclic Most of the OBD software available is in English, but if you prefer Italian, one company Informaticlaclic offers Windows and Android software packages that may be of interest to you.
They offer great support, and a very reasonable price, considering all the features. If you purchase the vehicle-specific versions, ScanXL will provide access to a great deal more than just the standard OBD information.
Tera Term Pro By T. Teranishi, this is yet another free terminal program. If you are interested in this program, be sure to also look at the Tera Term project at SourceForge. Terminal 1. Termite This is a bare bones but free terminal program from CompuPhase. It has a nice, simple interface, and offers a large number of features. If you wish to go into more detail, they also have a reasonably priced add-on package.
The software is 32 bit Windows only. The free download allows you to read trouble codes, while the paid version offers full functionality. Movi and Movi Pro Only for the Mac, there are two versions of this software.
The standard version provides all the basic OBD functions, while Movi Pro adds more bells and whistles. If you just want to try it out, the download will operate in demo mode. You can make a waveform look very different by changing the sensitivity of the measuring device. Normally the scaling would be 0. In that case I should not see a waveform, but a flat line. I saw a changing waveform. Is there a software bug? I would think both o2 sensors should be graphed using the same voltage scaling, so that if I wanted to visually overlay them I would be looking at similarly scaled information.
Got the Toad obd2 software seeing this page on Google. I would have paid a couple hundred more for this. The software is very stable and up to date. Perfect for do it yourself diagnosing.
Which is when you buy a seperate tuner kit. MOst however will never both car-tuning. Basically a must for any competent technician. When I originally got the system setup and working, I did have some problems connecting to the ELM but got that all resolved. Today and for the last several days I have not been able to connect to the ELM. Also tried detecting the ELM in different ignition positions and each time the red light comes on and remains on as well as testing my COM ports in case my Bluetooth dongle was the problem.
As recommended on your help page I tried changing my COM port settings to a baud rate of bps. Now they are reset to original values of bps. After reading somewhere, I also hooked up my trickle battery charger to ensure the low battery system was not blocking my connection. My headlights and tail lights come on when the ignition is in the final position before starting.
The obdii software is jammed packed full of innovative features as compared to the other Elm obd software. Specifically where Toad shines is with the following 3 unique functions, although others users may not agree:.
The first two functions are primarily concerned at the high speed CAN protocol, the protocol used by all new vehicles manufactured since Can also try free alternatives for obd software, for your laptop. Like EasyOBD which is a obd2 software for pc.
Lets you turn your laptop or desktop PC into a sophisticated automotive diagnostics system. Currently, it can be used to read trouble codes, display their definitions, reset the MIL, and display real-time sensor data.
Also got Scantool. Then if they work, can get these higher end laptop software. I run a mobile mechanic shop and use it on a daily basis. There are a few things that could be improved and a few would be nice to have added to the software. But it works as it should most of the time.
Would be great if you could provide a fix for those. Then I would definitely give 5 stars. I have been using most of these listed obd 2 software to monitor my advance timing and knock Retard, thinking it was accurate. I was incorrect, and lucky I have not blown my motor. When I did some data logging with the total car diagnostics obdii diagnostics software and there logging software, I found trusting it to be accurate based on common sense observation.
This obd 2 program was showing me -. I say again my bad for trusting software. Hence be smart before buying. Most of these mentioned OBDII software are similarly equipped with a complete array of vital features like built-in dynamometer to determine the horsepower and torque rating of the vehicle.
I all the OBD2 software on this page more or less copy each others features. Other uses for these aformentioned OBD 2 software is to generally assist vehicle owners in significantly reducing repair and maintenance costs to self-diagnose and pinpoint car issues and error codes. I found that this program helped me alot with my z. The laptop obd2 software worked like a charm and and user friendly in my opinion. I was having problems with a missfire in cylinder 2 and would have never known without it change on plugs and pack i was ready to go.
I provided the attached to our tech but maybe something will jump out at you since you work with these all the time. In the early part of the log, when the engine is pulling hills once we roll through town and onto the interstate is when the missing was most noticeable.
That noise is between or and The first instance is the longest, followed by 2 shorter occurrences. The missing was earlier in the file, and should be where acceleration was strong.
This loop is down off our ridge into the town of Beaver, down the main drag to I, northwest on I to Chippewa, down Route 51 the Wildwood Drive, and up Wildwood a cowpath up a ravine back to Dutch Ridge Road along the top of the ravine. The missing up hills was on I running from Beaver to Chippewa. Also attached are the summary stats from driving this loop. There were quite a few misfires recorded: this was just a short drive. I am looking for a way to scan codes, test as in activate evap components, and test the Steering Wheel Position Sensor on a suburban 5.
I am also needing to scan codes and do a reset on a Pontiac Grand Am with the 2. But none worked. Will any of the obd 2 software reviewed on this page read body control module on suburban? After reviewing dozens of OBD software on Google and unconvinced by free demos available, I finally came to this page which confirmed my suspicious about various OBD2 software for both MAC and windows laptops.
Bought TOAD from totalcardiagnostics. Just another software with a fancy GUI. In overal, the software is a confident performer in 20 days of using it And would depend on it if had no choice elsewhere. They gotta eat bread man! There is plenty of info our shop has access to via this application which puts Android apps to shame. Decided on choice 1 software in the list. Arrived fast and in excellent condition.
Worked on my first try on a Honda Accord V6. Scanned and got code P Reviewed code in software, erased code. Saved me time, a trip to the shop, and an expensive diagnosis fee at mechanic shop. Serves its purpose well on MacBook air. Be advised this works on most cars but not all. Works on 2 Jeeps and a Mercedes, so reading fault codes and or resetting them is a breeze.
I DO have a way more expensive handheld that works on all vehicles but this is my go to option due to large screen real estate you have on laptop vs handheld.
Quick to read, isolates a problem system so allows you to check micro switches etc — to narrow down where to look and why. Saves throwing money at something before confirming an issue. Hope this review helps make an informed choice on which scanner you need. For most DIYers this will suffice.
I am starting my own on site repair service business as friends and friends of friends are sick of being ripped off. The models are all models built or imported into Australia from I used TOAD lite version bought on eBay but no longer available there for years before finally getting the Advanced version on the website.
It has saved me money on repairs on my truck and car as well as made money by diagnosing problems with other peoples vehicles. Would purchase again, even for twice the cost. Just curious before I can purchase it. I already have a cheap usb ELM adapter as well. So I took the ZS 2. Why was my maximum Bhp Am I doing something wrong? Is it the ELM reader or the Movi obd2 app? And the car is fine btw. Oh, and regarding the max bhp, I took the car right up to the redline with foot nailed to the floor in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and still the app showed a max of I have another handheld, more expensive and professional in shop use scanner not obd software for laptop — that I have been using.
The graphic user interface for example is coherently arranged in tabs, makes sense. The obd 2 software allows you to monitor the engine while it runs and see what the sensors are doing in real time.
Add to that, can monitor up to 10 data values in graphical visual mode, seeing charts. The software also allows you to test oxygen sensors, plus type in codes to get an explanation of what the code is. In general, the software does a confident car review.
One I feel I can trust. And is this a feature the lite version can do by reading an ECU for a defective voltage regulator also would I be able to flash a new ECU with it…. I originally bought Total car diagnostics OBD software for my Win 7 laptop, about 5 years ago, and never thought about reviewing it.
However, the obdii software would connect to my car just fine. I sent an email to Total car diagnostics — asking them if there had been any updates to the adapter and obd2 software, since the one i originally bought.
About a day later Gary wrote me back and said there were no updates to the software. I sent it to them and a few days later they sent me a brand new one. Sorry for the long review, i just thought i should share my experience.
I bought ProScan and ELM bluetooth from totalcardiagnostics on eBay with a little skepticism, reading everything about bad clones really put me off. This product is the real deal, no delay, works every time. Tested on Windows I know of Android options, but laptops just give more real estate, so can see graphs simultaneously.
Read this article. Their proscan software is still excellent, holding up to modern auto industry changes. May upgrade later, but happy camper since I am a professional tuner and I would need an OBD professional tool to perform diagnostic, check live data, something that your software has got. More than this I would need the access to adaptation and calibration of certain parameter, for example in FIAT vehicles Magneti marelli ECUs can be the clutch learning for start stop functionality or perform the phonic wheel alignment by accelerating from idle three times till max engine speed This are needed sometimes after a remap.
Tried all these obd2 software on my Windows PC. The ELM cable works fine on the polo 6c. I have but it has rod errors in a box after a full scan via professional obd2 software for laptop like toad-scan. Do you know what this code is m8? Something better may come in future, but for now, sticking with best.
Is is obd or odb software? One is a misspelling. Also has anyone used OBD Fusion from obdsoftware? Was looking for automotive diagnostic software reviews and came to this page.
I think there is no best automotive diagnostic software. Thus how to conclude best scan tool software? Depends on your needs. The Mac obd 2 software is poor compared to Windows equivalent.
However USB cable is about 4x faster, which is important for car mechanics. Used ProScan software. It has saved me a few times from going to the local auto parts store or even a mechanic to check why the check engine light is there it works really really well and worth every cent.
Also via Internet the version ProScan 5. What happened to this asoftware? Some users are comfortable with it and I dont understand why this tool is not available any more. Do you have a working link for this software? I have already the ELM hardware with Bluetooth. I found most iOS scan tools are inadequate to Android counterparts. Thus our comparison between Windows, Android, iOS platforms has forced us to resort to a Windows laptop app.
Thus one step higher is obd2 scantool software. I have a Ford F built as an RV. The main fuel tank has a capacity of 50 gallons, unlike the factory tank which has a 19 gallon capacity. As a result, the out-of-fuel reminder system starts warning me that the tank is nearly empty when in fact it is more than half full.
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