I bought a unit called Auto XRay that's sold by various outlets, from Eastwood
to JCWhitney. Although I don't have it, it can use a computer link to a PC
through, it was, a COM port. I chose this one because it included cables for
earlier computerized cars, including my '86 Mustang, the '90 Mustang engine that
will go in my Cobra, my '94 Dodge truck, and my '98 Neon. I've used it on
others' cars and trucks as well, and it has successfully identified a number of
problems that were then easily fixed.
I noticed the units that depend on Palms and other PDAs ended up costing about
the same or more, especially if you don't already have the right PDA.
gerard wrote:
> Who out there has experience/knowledge of the OBDII systems present
> on 1996 and newer cars. I'd like to get something to interface with
> that port under the dash. You can get OBDII code readers from the
> auto parts stores or even Sears, but I'm curious to know what others
> have found that they are really happy using. I'd be particularly
> interested in what someone has that will interface with a Palm or a
> laptop. There seem to be quite a few of those out there too. Anyone
> know of Mac compatible stuff?
>
> Thanks
>
> Gerard
>
> P.S. This is for my '96 Miata which uses the ISO standard.
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