what do i need
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From: Norwalk, CA
Car: 91Z28
Engine: 5.7 ls1
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: 3.42
what do i need
I am wanting to start learning how diagnose my cars with my laptop so what do i need to buy or download. I been searching and i been hearing of a ADL cable and some softwares can some one please tell me exactly what i need i would really appreciate it.
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Re: what do i need
The Guide Book in the stickys is the best place to begin.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/diy-...uide-book.html
Look at chapter 9 for the communications options.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/diy-...uide-book.html
Look at chapter 9 for the communications options.
Thread Starter
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,540
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From: Norwalk, CA
Car: 91Z28
Engine: 5.7 ls1
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: what do i need
So of what i read this is what i need
Serial ALDL cable
- PCMCIA USB hub/interface (Moates sells one for $20 - of course - he sells everything, right?)
- Ostrich (USB emulator)
Or am i missing something out i could do this with any laptop to right.
Serial ALDL cable
- PCMCIA USB hub/interface (Moates sells one for $20 - of course - he sells everything, right?)
- Ostrich (USB emulator)
Or am i missing something out i could do this with any laptop to right.