has anyone messed with the obc diagnostics using the software that can be put on your cell phone or pda. i seen in a magazine and thought it was a cool idea. I dont remember the website address.

Big question is how usable is it and what can be done with it.

 

I am not sure what can all be done with it or the price, but my brother uses Auterra software on his palm and i have another friend who uses the same software on his treo 600. Another option is the BimCom that is coming out soon (hopefully) but i think you have to have a laptop for that one to work.
Hope this helps,
Ben

 

Has anyone used any other software diagnostics that work with palm or pc?

What do you like?

What do you use it for?

What don't you like about what you are using?

Has anyone tired this one http://www.autoenginuity.com/index.html and purchased the extended kit that monitors these sensors? Kinda pricey but it seems to be very complete.

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