"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
06/26/2015 at 15:33 • Filed to: None
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"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
06/26/2015 at 15:33 • Filed to: None | 4
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...at least not now. I got my OBD/II Cable in the mail today, so I was able to try out my “more than a code reader” setup. I should be able to check codes for both the engine and transmission, clear codes for both, do real-time monitoring of some system parameters, run some self-diagnostics, and change a few settings. All of this is accomplished using FreeSSM, a freeware Subaru specific solution.
I haven’t tried most of these features yet, but I did verify I can communicate with my ECU and TCU. (First try, I might add...)
The best part? I only spent ~$3.50 for the cable (plus a $5 amazon gift card). The laptop was free (one of my many spare computers), and so was the software.
I’m almost looking forward to a Check Engine light now. Almost.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Boxer_4
06/26/2015 at 15:37 |
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Why is your brake pedal so wide and where’s the clutch?
R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
> Boxer_4
06/26/2015 at 15:37 |
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any clue where I could get similar software for a land rover?
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Boxer_4
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
06/26/2015 at 15:39 |
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Very funny...
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Boxer_4
> R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
06/26/2015 at 15:49 |
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I found out about FreeSSM (Subaru Select Monitor) on one of the Subaru forums. Maybe you will have luck on a Land Rover forum? I can see what I find later if you would like...
I imagine you would have more use for something like this than I would (Land Rover and all...)
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R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
> Boxer_4
06/26/2015 at 15:51 |
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lol
TrickJos
> Boxer_4
06/26/2015 at 15:59 |
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Nice set-up and sweet price! I’ve been considering a vag-com system made by Ross Tech now that I have a VW under my care. $350 is a step price but I’m sure it would payoff in no time.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Boxer_4
06/26/2015 at 16:09 |
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Thats good, now you will know.
MM54
> Boxer_4
06/26/2015 at 23:00 |
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This is the next step up from my bluetooth OBDII scanner that I use with my phone - unfortuneately I don’t know of any universal softwares for the laptop setup like my phone has so I could use it with any car.
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Boxer_4
> MM54
06/29/2015 at 11:28 |
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A search on Google shows that there are a few free universal software readers around, but they all appear to have that “freeware” feel to them. I have no idea if they are any good.
I will probably look into a few at some point, since it would be nice to have a more flexible setup.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Boxer_4
01/24/2017 at 17:10 |
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I wish I could find free software like this to check our family’s cars...I’ve got a lot of spare laptops around.