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JCW_MC · Mar 6th, 2008, 03:26 PM

my uncle has software of some kind that runs off your pc and all you have to do is connect your pc to the ecu in the mini but does anyone know how this is done? It apparently works with all cars and he has it in his car and just plugs in the laptop. I was just wondering if i could do it on mine???? Wouldnt really make a big dealjust tells you cool stuff like throttle % and coolent temperature and bits like that. But just thought it would be cool to plug in to see what it look liked.

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MINIAC · Mar 6th, 2008, 03:33 PM

You need a Scangauge

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Richard Crofts · Mar 6th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Yes it will work. You need a cable that goes from the laptop to the OBD port under the steering wheel (on a UK spec car). The other choice is that some use a cable that runs to the ECU direct and uses all sorts of converters to read the data instead. This method gives quick cycling sensor info....but for most purposes the OBD port reading softwhere has a fast enough refresh rate to use on the software. Not sure where you can get a cable but they are out there.

DaFlake · Mar 6th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Got one of these myself... Nice to have in the garage tool kit.

News - Innova adds new Scan Tool and CanOBD2&1 Tools to their lineup - EQUUS PRODUCTS, INC.

JCW_MC · Mar 6th, 2008, 05:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Got one of these myself... Nice to have in the garage tool kit.

News - Innova adds new Scan Tool and CanOBD2&1 Tools to their lineup - EQUUS PRODUCTS, INC.

So is that just a cable that goes from under the steering wheel to the laptop? is it hard to install?

DaFlake · Mar 7th, 2008, 06:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCW_MC (original)

So is that just a cable that goes from under the steering wheel to the laptop? is it hard to install?

Yes, it is an OBD2 cable that conencts to the scanner. You can get a serial or usb one.

MINI-Morgan · Mar 7th, 2008, 09:15 AM

what cable is he using now? what car is it??

Mar 6th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#1
JCW_MC I LOVE MY MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.IRELAND Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 146 Offline	engine managment???????? my uncle has software of some kind that runs off your pc and all you have to do is connect your pc to the ecu in the mini but does anyone know how this is done? It apparently works with all cars and he has it in his car and just plugs in the laptop. I was just wondering if i could do it on mine???? Wouldnt really make a big dealjust tells you cool stuff like throttle % and coolent temperature and bits like that. But just thought it would be cool to plug in to see what it look liked. cheers

Mar 6th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Got one of these myself... Nice to have in the garage tool kit. News - Innova adds new Scan Tool and CanOBD2&1 Tools to their lineup - EQUUS PRODUCTS, INC. Global Moderator

Mar 7th, 2008, 06:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCW_MC (original) So is that just a cable that goes from under the steering wheel to the laptop? is it hard to install? Yes, it is an OBD2 cable that conencts to the scanner. You can get a serial or usb one. Global Moderator

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 4,611 Offline	what cable is he using now? what car is it?? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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Mar 6th, 2008, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 8,319 Offline	You need a Scangauge more ...

Mar 6th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 3,001 Offline	Yes it will work. You need a cable that goes from the laptop to the OBD port under the steering wheel (on a UK spec car). The other choice is that some use a cable that runs to the ECU direct and uses all sorts of converters to read the data instead. This method gives quick cycling sensor info....but for most purposes the OBD port reading softwhere has a fast enough refresh rate to use on the software. Not sure where you can get a cable but they are out there.

Mar 6th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
JCW_MC I LOVE MY MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.IRELAND Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 146 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) Got one of these myself... Nice to have in the garage tool kit. News - Innova adds new Scan Tool and CanOBD2&1 Tools to their lineup - EQUUS PRODUCTS, INC. So is that just a cable that goes from under the steering wheel to the laptop? is it hard to install?

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