OBD-2 Reader Not Reporting Data
One of these little joobers This one's from Amazon, apparently there are several, based on a chip called "ELM327" and supposed to "support all OBD-2 protocols" and run under Android on a Smart Ph...
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UPDATE:
I started trying to use this gadget on 1997 Ford Aerostar because: First, it was showing Check Engine Light. Second, I figured it'd be the cheapest ECM/ECU to replace if the Adapter damaged it. As you know, didn't work.
Meanwhile and thanks to several of you, I looked at the Torque Forum, and a number of Reviews on Adapters. It seemed the Adapters either Worked or Didn't, but none damaged the vehicle. So, I worked an OP-Test, newest vehicle first.
2009 Nissan Frontier Pickup. I know it has CAN from other work I've done, and the Adapter WORKED.
2006 Toyota Corolla. Older than the "around 2008" CAN implementation, but it WORKED.
2002 Ford Econoline E450. Hopeful here since an OP reported it worked on 2001 F150 but DID NOT WORK. I think Ford probably worked updates into their PCM/ECM/ECU systems in a phased (delayed?) process. They aren't known for innovation in the E-Series.
So, this experience lines up with the "deceptive advertising" allegations made in several forum threads. Apparently it is OK to advertise the phrase "ALL OBD2 Protocols" when "all" does not mean "every one." Sorta like the "U" in "USB" doesn't mean "Universal."
So... Anybody know of a low-priced Adapter that will work with earlier pre-CAN OBD2, at least in FORD? If not, what's the least expensive professional adapter that will?
Trying to decide if I return this Adapter since it doesn't work where I want it to. Make'em eat it just 'cause I can? Or keep it for the few $ I have in it since it'll work on half of our vehicles and probably many others...
I started trying to use this gadget on 1997 Ford Aerostar because: First, it was showing Check Engine Light. Second, I figured it'd be the cheapest ECM/ECU to replace if the Adapter damaged it. As you know, didn't work.
Meanwhile and thanks to several of you, I looked at the Torque Forum, and a number of Reviews on Adapters. It seemed the Adapters either Worked or Didn't, but none damaged the vehicle. So, I worked an OP-Test, newest vehicle first.
2009 Nissan Frontier Pickup. I know it has CAN from other work I've done, and the Adapter WORKED.
2006 Toyota Corolla. Older than the "around 2008" CAN implementation, but it WORKED.
2002 Ford Econoline E450. Hopeful here since an OP reported it worked on 2001 F150 but DID NOT WORK. I think Ford probably worked updates into their PCM/ECM/ECU systems in a phased (delayed?) process. They aren't known for innovation in the E-Series.
So, this experience lines up with the "deceptive advertising" allegations made in several forum threads. Apparently it is OK to advertise the phrase "ALL OBD2 Protocols" when "all" does not mean "every one." Sorta like the "U" in "USB" doesn't mean "Universal."
So... Anybody know of a low-priced Adapter that will work with earlier pre-CAN OBD2, at least in FORD? If not, what's the least expensive professional adapter that will?
Trying to decide if I return this Adapter since it doesn't work where I want it to. Make'em eat it just 'cause I can? Or keep it for the few $ I have in it since it'll work on half of our vehicles and probably many others...
