OBDII protocol question

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Uncle Vinnie, Jul 1, 2010.

  1. Uncle Vinnie

    Uncle Vinnie Guest

    I am looking into picking up an inexpensive OBDII unit and I've gotten
    information overload to a point that I am looking at too much conflicting
    info...

    I have a 2000 C70 Convertible, OBD II port.

    what is the protocol I need to be sure the unit can decipher? I like a
    cheap U380, 30 bucks, here is the info:
    a.. SAE J1850 PWM
    b.. SAE J1850 VPW
    c.. ISO 9141-2
    d.. ISO 14230 (KWP2000)
    I 'thought' this car was ISO 9141 compliant... ??

    Help!
     
    Uncle Vinnie, Jul 1, 2010
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  2. it sounds like this refers to another thread. the unit sounds right.if
    it is not return it. if purchased locally, that should take <5mins.

    i'm not sure you need to buy a new unit. i used to steal time on my
    mechanics. now, she is linked to my mainframe. the world changes, i
    used to ride a Norton.
     
    Richard W Langbauer, Jul 2, 2010
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  3. Uncle Vinnie

    Uncle Vinnie Guest

    Thanks Richard... I didn't want to muddy the waters by going tooo off
    topic... I was looking at a U380 unit,
    down below... some also mention Actron's on ebay for $40.. I await their
    reply back.. but this vendor advised, as you, that it should work...

    http://www.mechanicdoctor.com/p-3230-u380-obdii-reader.aspx
     
    Uncle Vinnie, Jul 2, 2010
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