Does anyone have information about connecting the under dash data port to the USB of a laptop, and using the laptop with software, to read, clear or monitor the readings like is done with a Tech II?

Thx
Turnpike

05 Chev 2500HD LLY/A, all stock.

Now THAT would be cool!

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You mean EFI Live? It does that. Not all the Tech 2 functions, but it can log and clear all dtc's. It is amazing.

EFI Live looks very interesting. Any others?

Thx
Turnpike.

This sounds interesting.
http://www.obd-2.com/

I originally had a copy of Autotap and returned it and bought Auto Enginuity based on the recomendation of another forum member. You can see it at http://www.autoenginuity.com/

Now THAT would be cool!

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Thats just wrong, Chris.

I originally had a copy of Autotap and returned it and bought Auto Enginuity based on the recomendation of another forum member. You can see it at http://www.autoenginuity.com/

I am the forum member he's talking about, Auto Enginuity gets my vote until something else shows to be far better, which right now I doubt. According to louis it stomps Autotap.

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Thats just wrong, Chris.

Yeah, well I figured others would come in faster with suggestions :D

I would have given my .02 soon if nobody did.

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Thats alright b/c I know how you are.):h Sometimes you just can't help yourself when questions like this are asked.;)

Chris,

Can the autoenginuity do ABS codes read and clear/and cycle the pump?

Just curious?
Thanks,
Bill

Chris,

Can the autoenginuity do ABS codes read and clear/and cycle the pump?

Just curious?
Thanks,
Bill

Hmmmmm let me go to the truck and find out........

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Just went to their web site. Looks pretty neat. Do you have the enhanced version? Can it record Allison information?

I don't see that in there anywhere

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Just went to their web site. Looks pretty neat. Do you have the enhanced version? Can it record Allison information?

I don't think so, but louis has been giving them input on some things, and I am fixing to do so as well. Perhaps they can add or improve what they don't know about? They were open to input from louis......

I have the enhanced version yes.

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can you reset your taps and everything with this too

How about body module communications like to upgrade the Radio?

How about I put together a list of all of the modules you can connect to and a list of the enginer & transmission parameters that you can monitor and post it? Any other requests? I will be having eye surgery this morning so I may not be able to see well enough to do it until Sunday or Monday.

Louis

I have the OBD-2 on my laptop. I ordered it a couple of years ago and don't use it now. I have a Genisus. It did work well and gave a wealth of information. Can do almost as much as any full blown scanner maybe more.

I have the autoenginuity enhanced version also......Has some cool features but still needs work.

I have the autoenginuity enhanced version also......Has some cool features but still needs work.

:exactly:

And we are working towards getting them to get it where we want it.

Be sure to download the latest version from their site, I think its 4.0.1 now with a january 6th 2006 build date.


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:exactly:

And we are working towards getting them to get it where we want it.


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Its good to see that there are some others using this software also. So far its really easy to use but if you try to "watch" too many things at once it sure slows down in a hurry. The Speedtracer part i had originally thought would be the neatest tool to play with...........only to find that i was making 210rwhp. Im not positive but i think it was a little off):h Hopefully they can get it to have some trans control functions in the near future.

Yeah i do have that latest version.....Its just going to take time to get it all right

Unless you want to scan or data log other makes and models, Flashscan by EFILive wins hands down. The ability to reprogram the ECM, switchable tunes, logically switchable output, high speed data logger, calculated PIDs, and excellent customer support are just a few advantages.

Unless you want to scan or data log other makes and models, Flashscan by EFILive wins hands down. The ability to reprogram the ECM, switchable tunes, logically switchable output, high speed data logger, calculated PIDs, and excellent customer support are just a few advantages.

Since I will be getting a new truck whenever they come out with the new design in 07 or 08, and I have some thrown off relatives that have Fords, EFILive didn't make sense to me. This thing can read at least the basics of all cars and trucks, and I got enhanced Ford and GM so I am set on those.

I don't doubt EFIlive is top notch for LB7's or LLY's though.

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hi, i've got obd-2, this works great,yes it will reset taps,ck balance rates,boost,sees and clears codes[even enhanced powertrain],real time telemitry,and a ton more,for the money its the best ive used[beats snap-off,works as good as tech2]it just takes time to learn how to use it,, talk to alex, tell him fred said to call,,he updates software about every month,it also doues cars from audi to volvos and merc to ford,douse lb7 and lly,and sees allison trans,,you can even use it on your ferrari or lambo,,you can get it to do 06can,douesen't do 2006 lbz yet but he tells me soon

Based upon what I have read here and checking the web sites of the various scan builders, along with price consideration and the fact that I really don't want to screw up any of the OEM programming in my modules, I sprang for the OBD-2. Ordered online on a Sunday, 1/29 and had a package in the mail box on Tuesday, 1/31. I obviously have a lot to learn about the system but have made a test run and logged it. Looks like I can play it back and look at more info than would ever be needed. Some of the accronyms are a little strange. Would be nice to have a translation index.

Just found out that the index I was looking for is built in! Click on one of the PID accronyms and it tells exactly what it is in english at the bottom of the window. What a system!

Maybe I need that one then :) it sounds good too!

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Just found out that the index I was looking for is built in! Click on one of the PID accronyms and it tells exactly what it is in english at the bottom of the window. What a system!

Post their website if you don't mind.

The site is http://www.obd-2.com/ and they have sample screen shots of various views available. I figure I'll play with it a while and make a list of questions before I call their tech support. So far, I have learned something new every time I load it up. The help file explains a lot. Still working with the only file I've recorded. Neat to see all the parameters fluctuate as load, speed, etc change. You can start, stop, single step through the recording to isolate a particular speed or load condition. Also found a feature the will give you elapsed times between two events. You set a start parameter and value as well as a stop parameter and value. When you make your run, as soon as the start parameter value is met, the clock starts. It stops when the stop parameter value hits. Hope this helps.

How about I put together a list of all of the modules you can connect to and a list of the enginer & transmission parameters that you can monitor and post it? Any other requests? I will be having eye surgery this morning so I may not be able to see well enough to do it until Sunday or Monday.

Louis Louis & TxChristopher, have you guys been able to determine if AutoEnginuity is able to talk to the 32-bit ECM and TCM in the 2006 LBZ and LLY? can it read codes in them, etc?

Does it need a CANdi module in order to talk to these 32-bit modules?

Thanks
-Ray

PS: Louis - Hope your eye surgery went well :)

Hi: The list would be a super idea. Would help me decide.
A thumb nail list of features with price would help.
In particular would like to live read injectors.
Thx:
Turnpike.

05 Chev 2500HD CrewCab Duramax/Allison

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I originally had a copy of Autotap and returned it and bought Auto Enginuity based on the recomendation of another forum member. You can see it at http://www.autoenginuity


How come you switched from the autotap I have been thinking about buying one. Is the other a lot better?

I think I have the latest AutoTap versions. No worky for most diesel functions.

I had purchased AutoTap with the GM Enhanced parameters and at first it seemed to work well. As I started to log data for the overheating issue I wanted a faster data update then the 1 reading per second that I was getting via Autotap. I tried my setup on a gas engine Surban and I got 20-30 updates per second. I opened a case with Autotap and they said they would look at it because they thought is should be better then that. After a few months I decided to try another product.

I got Auto Enginuity and tried it and now I get ~ 8 readings per second. Auto Enginuity also connects to all of the modules on the truck instead of the ECM only like Autotap. You can view the transmission, BCM, Seat Module, and all of the rest.

I will try to get some lists of the parameters that are available on my truck and post them.

For the 2006 electronics I don't know, the best thing would be to call or email and ask them directly.

Thanks, Louis

I finally hooked the Auto Enginuity scanner to my truck and collected the modules and sensors that appear in the tool. I have used the enhanced powertrain and transmission modules as well as played with a few of the others. I have not verified that each of these modules work but they are available from the menu.

The list of modules is:

Generic Powertrain
Body Control Module
CD Changer
Chime
Disc Playes and Video Display
Driver Door Module
Driver Seat Module
Enhanced Powertrain
Heating And Air Conditioning
Instrument Panel Cluster
Navigation Radio
OnStar
Passenger Door Module
Rear Aux Climate Module
Rear HVAC
Rear Seat Audio
Rear Seat Entertainment
Radio
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Transmission
Vehicle Theft Deterrent

For the Enhanced Powertrain module the sensors are:

5 Volt Reference 1 (V) [0.00 - 25.50]
5 Volt Reference 2 (V) [0.00 - 25.50]
5 Volt Reference 3 (V) [0.00 - 25.50]
A/C High Side Pressure - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
Actual Fuel Rail Pressure (Mpa) [0 - 256]
APP Indicated Angle (%) [0 - 100]
APP Sensor 1 - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
APP Sensor 2 - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
APP Sensor 3 - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 1 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 2 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 3 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 4 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 5 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 6 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 7 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Balancing Rate Cylinder 8 (mm3) [-512 - 512]
Barometric Pressure (PSI) [0 - 37]
Battery Voltage (V) [0.00 - 25.50]
Boost Pressure Sensor (PSI) [0 - 37]
Boost Pressure Sensor (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
Calculated Fuel Rate (mm3) [-512 - 510]
CAM Reference Signal Missed (Count) [0 - 255]
CKP Sensor Pulses Missed (Count) [0 - 255]
Desired EGR Position (%) [0 - 100]
Desired FRP Regulator (mA) [0 - 16384]
Desired Fuel Rail Pressure (Mpa) [0 - 256]
Desired Idle Speed (RPM) [0 - 3187]
Desired TC Vane Position (%) [0 - 100]
Desired TC Vane Position Control (Amps) [0.0 - 25.5]
EGR Learned Minimum Position (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
EGR Position Sensor (%) [0 - 100]
EGR Position Sensor - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
EGR Position Variance (%) [0 - 100]
EGR Solenoid Command (%) [0 - 100]
Engine Coolant Temperature (F) [-40 - 419]
Engine Oil Life Remaining (%) [0 - 100]
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor (PSI) [0 - 148]
Engine Run Time (-) [0 - 65535]
Engine Speed (RPM) [0 - 16383]
FRP Regulator Command (%) [0 - 100]
FRP Regulator Command (mA) [0 - 16384]
FRP Regulator Fuel Flow Command (mm3) [0 - 131070]
Fuel Level (%) [0 - 100]
Fuel Level Sensor - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
Fuel Level Sensor Rear Tank - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
Fuel Temperature (F) [-40 - 419]
Ignition 1 (V) [0.00 - 25.50]
Injector 1 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Injector 2 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Injector 3 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Injector 4 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Injector 5 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Injector 6 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Injector 7 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Injector 8 Command (mS) [0 - 1000]
Intake Air Temperature (F) [-40 - 419]
MAF (gm/s) [0.00 - 655.35]
MAF Sensor - Volts (V) [0.00 - 5.00]
Main Injection Command (us) [0 - 32768]
Main Injection Fuel Rate (mm3) [0.0 - 79.7]
Main Injection Timing (Deg) [-128 - 127]
Main Injection Timing (Deg) [-128 - 128]
Pilot Injection Command (us) [0 - 32768]
Pilot Injection Fuel Rate (mm3) [0.0 - 79.7]
Pilot Injection Timing (Deg) [-128 - 128]
Start Up ECT (F) [-40 - 419]
Start Up IAT (F) [-40 - 419]
TC Vane Learned Closed Position (Count) [0 - 255]
TC Vane Learned Open Position (Count) [0 - 255]
TC Vane Position Control (Amps) [0.0 - 25.5]
TC Vane Position Sensor (%) [0 - 100]
Vehicle Speed (MPH) [0 - 158]

For the transmission module the sensors are:

Current Gear (-) [0 - 255]
Driver Demanded Engine (Ft-Lbs) [-1 - 0]
Engine Run Time (Sec) [0 - 65535]
Engine Torque (Ft-Lbs) [-32513 - 32767]
Gear Commanded (-) [0 - 255]
Gear Ratio (:1) [0 - 8]
Gear Selected (-) [0 - 255]
Ignition Voltage (V) [0.00 - 25.50]
Last Output Speed Range (RPM) [0 - 8191]
Next Output Speed for Downshift (RPM) [0 - 8191]
Next Output Speed for Upshift (RPM) [0 - 8191]
PC Solenoid A Actual Current (Amps) [0.00 - 3.98]
PC Solenoid A Duty Cycle (%) [0 - 99]
PC Solenoid A Reference Current (Amps) [0.00 - 3.98]
PC Solenoid B Actual Current (Amps) [0.00 - 3.98]
PC Solenoid B Duty Cycle (%) [0 - 99]
PC Solenoid B Reference Current (Amps) [0.00 - 3.98]
Previous Gear (-) [0 - 255]
TCC Duty Cycle (%) [0 - 99]
TCC Slip Speed (RPM) [-4064 - 4095]
Throttle Angle (%) [0 - 99]
Torque Management Duty (% DC) [0 - 99]
Torque Requested (Ft-Lbs) [-32513 - 32767]
Transmission Fluid Temperature (F) [-40 - 419]
Transmission ISS (RPM) [0 - 8191]
Transmission OSS (RPM) [0 - 8191]
Turbine Speed (RPM) [0 - 8191]

The transmission module also lets you clear taps.

Thanks, Louis

The posted link will not access their site, it is missing the ".com"

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

louis, you are using the PC scantool with the GM enhanced addition?

Yes, I used the PC version with the enhanced GM parameters. I also have the PDA version since my wife complains about the laptop taking up space logging temp data while on trips. The PDA takes up a lot less space in the truck.

Louis

hi, just got the updated obd-2,it has tire size programing,,won't work on my 06, but should work on 03-05's,[www.obd-2.com]

Here is another site that may be of interest. They also provide a list of links to the industry players for a comparison.

www.obd2allinone.com (http://www.obd2allinone.com)