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Hey guys,

Having a fault code come up and my mechanic and trans specialist is useless, thus I want to get and OBD2 reader to so that I can monitor the sensors that are calling the fault and get the bloody problem fixed.

I have picked up one from ebay but whether it was the device or the applications that was the problem I'm not sure, but I was unable to connect to and read the ECU. It even made the car idle funny while it was plugged in :-/

It's a 2001 R34 GTV (25gt) so I know it's OBD2.

So, if there's any recommendations for devices to hook upto my laptop I'd be much appreciative. Also bluetooth would be a preference, if they're considered reliable enough.

Thanks,

Teir.

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Shite... I'd be a bit pissed with myself if I'm that wrong. I recognized that the port was incorrect from the device itself and got a cord that would sit between the two with the correct sockets either side...

So you're likely right...

This thread here is the correct socket...

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/219569-r34-oxygen-sensor-test/

I too thought they were consult, and that plug looks just like the consult plug in the missus' pulsar.

If you decide to get a new cable, i use a ecutalk cable that is usb. Not the cheapest, but i've been happy with it, and it's made by a member of this forum.

I too thought they were consult, and that plug looks just like the consult plug in the missus' pulsar.

If you decide to get a new cable, i use a ecutalk cable that is usb. Not the cheapest, but i've been happy with it, and it's made by a member of this forum.

Yea, looks like it is. Dunno how I then found an adapter from consult to OBDII o.O

Anyway, ECUTalk is the only one I've found on eBay... Does he give members discounts? :-P

ECUtalk cable is cool.

Also try and find software such as : Nissan Datascan, Scantech, Conzult etc...

They're fun to play with too. :thumbsup:

I definitely will! I'm an embedded systems engineer (At uni) so looking into the guts of it all will be very interesting.

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