Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

I know this has been touched on in some threads before, but I thought I'd post because I couldn't find the details I was after.

What protocol does the '03 350gt skyline coupe use? Some threads say to use Consult 2 (which I thought was a specific cable/software), whereas others say JOBD (Japanese OBD) which isn't a protocol either..

One thread says "a variant of J1850", another "SAE J1979"...

If that is the case, then this reader should work:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-OBD2-OBDII-Bluetooth-Auto-Diagnostic-Scanner-Adapter-TORQUE-ANDROID-/190898350248

Another forum says that it's a "mixture of CANbus and K-line protocols".

(The G35 seems to use the standard OBD2 adapter with ISO15765-4 CAN protocol (which has many adapters available, like the generic ELMscan.))

The Blitz cable that was mentioned, no longer seems to be available. http://www.blazt.biz/information/cars.php (they appear to have shutdown.. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/391191-whats-happened-to-blazt/)

I'm after something like this: http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=2647

What readers do people use for JDM cars? Given the interest in the import scene, I would have thought that there would be readers available.

The Torque app only appears to be for OBD2: http://torque-bhp.com/

Nissan Data Scan has an adapter and display app, however the display looks about as old as the protocols they are using... It could use an update!

http://www.nissandatascan.com/

This scanner seems to cover the JOBD & has been in the UK:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OBDMATE-OM500-JOBD-OBDII-EOBD-Code-Reader-Scanner-/380503945578

However, I'm looking for something that I can interface with a tablet (via bluetooth or USB.)

Thanks :yes:

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431576-diagnostic-port-adapter-display-app/
Share on other sites

I have been using the obdII cable and software from nissandatascan, it works fine for my V35 and my wife's J31 maxima.

I don't care what the interface looks like. It's there to do a job, not look pretty.

Shame they don't read all the ecu's though. The Chinese knockoff Consult 3 is the best reader for diagnosing I have found. It is quite complicated to navigate the software though.

I see this from both perspectives. If I were looking for a scan tool as a business requirement, it'd be the Launch for me too. But since I'm only interested in servicing my own vehicles, I've found the Chinese clone of the Nissan Consult III+ along with the Nissan software is the only way to be sure I've got the most thorough tool for the job. Call me confident but I even bought it before I got the car. :)

I have been using the obdII cable and software from nissandatascan, it works fine for my V35 and my wife's J31 maxima.

I don't care what the interface looks like. It's there to do a job, not look pretty.

By OBDII cable, are you referring to the Blazt style cable (with an OBD style port)?

Regarding the interface, in my opinion, I need it to look a certain way to be functional. When I look at the Nissandatascan software, I can't see what I require while I'm driving -so it's not suitable for me.

Shame they don't read all the ecu's though. The Chinese knockoff Consult 3 is the best reader for diagnosing I have found. It is quite complicated to navigate the software though.

By Chinese knockoff, are you referring to this?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/C244-For-Nissan-Consult-14pin-Diagnostic-Interface-Connects-to-PC-via-RS232-B-3-/321099678490

It communicates via an RS232 port, which is very limited. I might try to connect this to USB (emulating a COM port.)

Launch for me. CE5 based so a port of it could be done to windows easily enough.

Are you referring to Launch X431?

http://www.vtoolshop.com/launch-x431-x431-nissan-diagnostic-scanner-parts_p392.html

I'm still confused as to what protocol the 2003 v35 is using. Hopefully we can work out a solution so that the data can be displayed in an app like Torque. :yes:

By OBDII cable, are you referring to the Blazt style cable (with an OBD style port)?

Yes, the Blazt-II cable, although Blazt has gone out of business now, you can still purchase the same OBDII interface cable through www.nissandatascan.com. (same chineese supplier that Blazt was purchasing them from)

Oh, so you want to display engine data?

I am using the Greddy informeter touch, good little unit and works on our cars, but it doesn't output data afaik.

Another option is the HKS Camp 2 which is the older reader, then the best option, HKS ob-link for android. It is a bluetooth dongle.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/417761-m35-obdii-torque/?hl=%2Bm35+%2Bandroid

Oh, so you want to display engine data?

I am using the Greddy informeter touch, good little unit and works on our cars, but it doesn't output data afaik.

Another option is the HKS Camp 2 which is the older reader, then the best option, HKS ob-link for android. It is a bluetooth dongle.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/417761-m35-obdii-torque/?hl=%2Bm35+%2Bandroid

The HKS OB-link looks perfect. Do you know where these can be purchased from? Is there a generic / Chinese version available?

The Carscope Android app looks like the type of display I was after:

http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product/electronics/monitor/ob-link/

local retail on the HKS link is $229. I'll check a jp price at that cost.

I've not had any luck with an ELM/Bluetooth adapter on any import.

Scott, is the software for the china-sult all English? ie can work through everything, just not intuitive? How well does it support the range of settings in each car that you have tried?

It is the Nissan Consult 3 software, it can do everything you could ever want it to, if you can find the menu in the tree. Supports OBD2 and Consult plugs.

Consult 3+ is a much easier program to use, but the 3+ readers are still drug money for some reason.

It is a knock off software, normally the original Nissan software would only run on a Toughbook, (yes I have tried to install it.) The Chinese have hacked it to work on anything.

I also bought the UK software (on ebay) that allows reprogramming/flashing of the ecu's, and Nats reprogramming etc.

Good news, the HKS OBLINK looks to be read the ODB port of the CPV35.

https://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product/electronics/monitor/ob-link/application_130801.pdf

Details below:

Available:

SPEED,

E/G RPM,

WATER TEMP.

IGNITION TIMING

A/F CORRECTION 1(2)

A/F LEARNING VALUE 1(2)

INTAKE AIR TEMP.

THROTTLE ANGLE 1(2)

O2 VOLTAGE 1(2)

AIRFLOW VOLTAGE 1(2)

FUEL INJECTION TIME

Unavailable:

INTAKE AIR VOLUME

INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESS.

Unconfirmed:

ACCEL.ANGLE1(2),

E/G OIL TEMP.

T/M OIL TEMP.

GEAR POSITION

I'm about to purchase one for ~$150AUD (12,000YEN + postage.)

  • 2 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Apologies for the long post, but needed somewhere to lay out the entire timeline of events and actions taken:   I've got an 89 GTR with a R34 RB in it. It's been running great all year, driven probably 500KM in the last month. It's not my daily driver, just a weekend fun car.    Build info: R34 RB26 - HKS 2.7 stroker kit, HKS adjustable cam gears, HKS turbo upgrades, Trust intercooler, R34 factory DENSO 440cc injectors, JUN chipped/tuned R32 ECU. All of this work was performed in Japan back in 2019.    Thursday 10/2/25 - It's a nice day and decided I'll drive it to work, I start it up in the garage and I notice it took a few extra cranks and sounded a bit funny. I figure maybe it was just because it was a pretty chilly morning. I pull it out into the driveway to warm up a bit before leaving. As I leave the driveway, it feels very off and sounds like a misfire. I pull it back in the garage to deal with after work and take the daily to work. I was able to diagnose it as a cylinder 5 misfire with the old spark plug test (unplugging each plug until a sound change with the engine running). I take off the whole ignition system, ignitor, plugs, spark. *Important note, it is still on the R32 ignition system with the separate ignitor system. I test each system with a multi-meter and nothing presents as a smoking gun. I put it all back together and it starts up no issue. I go ahead and order the PRP R35 ignition conversion kit. It should arrive today (10/13/25)   Friday 10/3/25 - Another nice day, car starts up great and drives great all day. Very pleased that everything seems to be OK   Sunday 10/5/25 - Decided I'll take it to play some golf, load up and drive to the course about 25 minutes away. Drives wonderful the whole way there, I pull in the parking lot and the engine completely comes to a stop. I do not recall if it sputtered at all, but just remember all of the sudden the engine was off. I roll it into a parking spot, try to crank it back on and nothing.  It'll crank and crank and not even try to start. End up getting it towed back to my house and push it up into the garage.    Items I have checked: Fuel in the tank Fuel Pump relay Fuel pump fuse  Spark Plugs & gap Coil packs Ignitor    I know the cylinders are getting fuel as the plugs smell like fuel after a start attempt. I tried spraying starter fluid into the manifold and cranking and not even a sputter.    I decided to do the live CAS test (removing the the CAS, ignition on and spinning the CAS stalk to see if the injectors pulse and spark is active). All of the injectors were pulsing and I have spark at the plug. The half-moon end of the CAS did seem very loose, I'm not sure how much play is supposed to be there, but it was more than I expected. There was no in/out play of the shaft, just the tip end that is pinned on had quite a bit of play.    CAS Play video   When I put the CAS back in, I stupidly did not re-time the engine. I know I need to do that tonight, however, I do not think it will start given it seemingly was not the issue. My plan is to do the PRP R35 coil kit and retime the engine at the same time.    I plan on ordering the Haltech Nexus Plug-in ECU once they are available again, but ideally would like to get this sorted before firing the parts cannon at it and potentially adding more variables.    Anything glaring that I am missing here, I'm a bit at a loss?          
    • Get it on a dyno. Get something logging Consult. Run it up and find out what is causing it.
    • Looking for a plenum for rb25 de+t neo  Not looking to push much power maybe 300kw at the wheels, is there much difference in flow for Freddy “Greddy style” compared to original Greddy or options like Proflow or Otaku garage?    I won’t be porting the de Neo head for now as I think it’ll be fine 280-300rwkw but appreciate the help and any experiences anyone has between them and any advice. Thanks  Looking at this plenum for now below 
    • engine wise almost no mods: stock ecu Greddy front mount intercooler Greddy forward facing intake w R33 TB stock fuel system, stock injectors, rail etc. Kakimoto racing hyper 3 inch exhaust system Apexi intake filter New NGK –R BCPRES (.8 gap) plugs  
    • Nice one @Pac - looks like a fair few 1600's there! 
×
×
  • Create New...