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[MethodFX]

hey,

i'm looking to monitor my cars stats using a laptop ... anyone tried this or know someone that has?

[cp[mike]]

they have interface kits that hook up to ur car's diagnostic port and then lets u read it with ur laptop... BUT the problem is that u need a diagnostics port cb7's were all ODB-1 in design and engine monitoring didnt become available until around 96 when OBD-2 came out.

[Kabuki]

Originally posted by cpmike
they have interface kits that hook up to ur car's diagnostic port and then lets u read it with ur laptop... BUT the problem is that u need a diagnostics port cb7's were all ODB-1 in design and engine monitoring didnt become available until around 96 when OBD-2 came out.

While this is true, theoretically you should be able to plug in an in-line harness between the car and the ECU that could provide the same functionality. You would have access to all of the sensor data, and you could manipulate it to suit your needs. It would be pretty complex though. In fact, it may just be a better idea to emulate the ECU and replace it with the computer interface. Ooohh... I think we're on to something here... The OBD-1 systems would be much easier (than the OBD-2) to do this with, too. You could change your fuel maps on the fly and everything....

[cp[mike]]

Originally posted by Kabuki
While this is true, theoretically you should be able to plug in an in-line harness between the car and the ECU that could provide the same functionality. You would have access to all of the sensor data, and you could manipulate it to suit your needs. It would be pretty complex though. In fact, it may just be a better idea to emulate the ECU and replace it with the computer interface. Ooohh... I think we're on to something here... The OBD-1 systems would be much easier (than the OBD-2) to do this with, too. You could change your fuel maps on the fly and everything....

true, that is possible. heh, i wouldnt wanna be the one who would attempt that tho wonder if anyone has ever done that for any car before?

[projekakkord]

Check out www.mp3car.com. and check in the forums. There are a few peeps on there that have done it.

[MethodFX]

cool - originaly(?) i was just going to have a laptop as an mp3 database, but i started think of other uses. i'll see what i can find - thanks for the help.

[accordzoom]

where would you keep the laptop at though, or would you have it mounted right on the side of the temp control etc.,
hmm.