OBD II cables

[andypalmer]

I am looking to use my laptop as a scan tool, I have found some software but need to get the cable. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? I have a 1998 X and would prefer USB but I could get a USB-Serial adaptor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

You will have to get some type of adapter. We don't have the factor Ford Laptop stuff at work yet...so I don'tknow exactly what you need to make it work!

-Drew

 

[andypalmer]

Does the Explorer connection have a special name? Presumably any cable with that same connection would work then.

 

[andypalmer]

Someone out there must have done this or at least know how to. I have found several websites I can get cables from but I don't know which specific one is for the Explorer.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Are you talking about what cables will connect to the OBD-II connector? It's a 16-pin connector - just your standard OBD-II connector!

-Drew

ps - is your full name Andrew Palmer? If so - that's mine as well! Care to share your middle name?

 

[Turdle]

I think you will need the interface also--

have you seen

www.scantool.net

pretty good tool for 60 bux!!

 

[andypalmer]

Is this the one you mean?

http://www.scantool.net/products/product_info.php?cPath=8_1&products_id=2

And explorerDMB my middle name is Ian

 

[Turdle]

Yes--
It comes with the cables-
Oh, it's $50

 

[andypalmer]

OK, sounds good. I'll probably try that.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

ahh well atleast we have the same first and last name!

-Drew