Is An 'ecutalk' Usb Consult Cable The Correct Interface For Checking Ecu Codes/faults/info?

[threez]

Unsure if there is anything better out there and if this is a good buy for inspecting/general maintenance and does it work with R32/33/34 skylines?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ECUTalk-USB-Nissan-Consult-Cable-Skyline-Silvia-300ZX-Pulsar-200SX-Micra-NX-/321144840234?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac5b9602a

Also if you can, I'll be inspecting a skyline soon. Wondering if you could give me any skyline specific tips, like what to look for specifically when I view the ECU information.
Should I run through all the cylinders individually (turn off ignition one by one) to check for misfires etc?

Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Edited June 22, 2013 by threez

[mad082]

Yes an ecutalk will work with r33 and r34 skylines, but from memory it won't work with the r32 unless it has had a consult port installed.

As for plugging in the laptop when buying a car, it's not really worth the trouble. You will be able to tell if there is a problem by driving it, and the consult will only really tell you if there is an electrical fault. You still need to look for any physical damage/wear and tear

[Ben C34]

Turning off a cylinder won't check for a misfire, it will just pin point which cylinder has a proven.

Plugging in would give you stored fault codes.

[threez]

Yes an ecutalk will work with r33 and r34 skylines, but from memory it won't work with the r32 unless it has had a consult port installed.

As for plugging in the laptop when buying a car, it's not really worth the trouble. You will be able to tell if there is a problem by driving it, and the consult will only really tell you if there is an electrical fault. You still need to look for any physical damage/wear and tear

Cheers. Haha yeah was talking only about the electrical system, obviously the mechanics of the car is different.

Just curious is this is the best way to do so or if there is something else which is better/has better software etc.

The software included with ECUTALK would also tell me things like A/F ratio, sensor information etc, correct?

It would be handy to know the tune it's running etc, if it displays all that info. I guess I'll check the website.

Turning off a cylinder won't check for a misfire, it will just pin point which cylinder has a proven.

Plugging in would give you stored fault codes.

Yeah that's what I meant lol

Are there any particular fault codes I should ignore or look out for?

[Ben C34]

As the o2 sensor is a narrow band, it can't really show the afr, only when it is at 14.7 .

I think at the end of the day plugging in is pointless if the car is running well.

[threez]

As the o2 sensor is a narrow band, it can't really show the afr, only when it is at 14.7 .

I think at the end of the day plugging in is pointless if the car is running well.

Okay no problem. I guess I will save myself 90 bucks then

[rondofj]

hey guys wanting to buy a Nissan consult cable to read/diagnose sensors/ faults/ codes (R34GTT) via laptop, is this cable the right one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diagnostic-Interface-for-14pin-RS232-Cable-Consult-Port-for-Nissan-vehicles-Seat-/330900689074?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4d0b37d0b2&vxp=mtr

thanks

Edited January 13, 2014 by rondofj

[Ben C34]

Yep, but then you would need a serial to usb converter. Unless your laptop has a serial plug.

[rondofj]

thanks, thats all they seem to have on ebay - convertor should be easy to get from Dickhead Smith etc etc ;-

[Missileman]

I bought something similar from ebay, and had problems with it, so I went and bought a PLMS one, have not had one issue with it.

http://www.plmsdevelopments.com/consult_if.shtml

[Ben C34]

I use a plms one as I have nistune and wanted to know that I have a bulletpriif cable.

[KiwiRS4T]

Ecutalk cables:

http://www.ecutalk.com/interface.aspx

[jjman]

Unsure if there is anything better out there and if this is a good buy for inspecting/general maintenance and does it work with R32/33/34 skylines?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ECUTalk-USB-Nissan-Consult-Cable-Skyline-Silvia-300ZX-Pulsar-200SX-Micra-NX-/321144840234?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac5b9602a

Also if you can, I'll be inspecting a skyline soon. Wondering if you could give me any skyline specific tips, like what to look for specifically when I view the ECU information.

Should I run through all the cylinders individually (turn off ignition one by one) to check for misfires etc?

Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated.

yes doing the 'compression check' check via switching off cylinders and the the program monitoring the cranking differences in voltage can give an idea if there is anything serious going on. I did with mine before purchase (indicated less than 2% variance between the cylinders overall) and think it was a worthwhile check.

I think you need the full nistune license program for this. Also don't be turning up to inspect a car as your first time trying to connect to a skyline ecu via a consult cable. most people have a lot of comport and troubleshooting issues to get the connection working right the first time. (took me 3 hours of troubleshooting before I got it to work).