Software Reviews
wOBD Crazy Review
wOBD Crazy is a vehicle diagnostic testing and logging software tool developed by obd2Crazy. The software tool has been designed to provide diagnostic data based on OBD-II standard. Some of the major features and functionalities of wOBD include: Diagnostics Features Both continuous as well as non-continuous tests can be performed and the corresponding results can [...]
ScanMaster Elm Review
ScanMaster-ELM software, developed by WGSoft, is a vehicle diagnostics software system based on OBD-II/EOBD standards. These standards have been laid to work specifically with the ELM327 chips. All the ten diagnostic modes that have been defined by SAE J1979 as OBD-2 Diagnostic Modes $ 01 – $ 0A and related communication protocols are supported by [...]
OBDSA Scantool Review
OBDSA has developed its own software “OBDSA Scantool “for real time diagnostics. Following are some of its main features. It has been programmed to read both generic and manufacturer specific trouble codes for diagnostics. The database of OBDSA Scantool has more than 3000 generic code definitions. OBDSA Scantool has setting for clearing trouble codes and [...]
OBD Logger Review
OBD Logger is a logging tool for capturing diagnostic, trouble code and sensor data in real time from OBD based diagnostic interfaces. The software displays the sensor data and trouble code data on the screen continuously in real time and has the feature of continuously logging it by saving it in log files. The data [...]
OBD Guage Review
OBD Gauge is a version of OBD software that is compatible for pocket PCs. OBD interface is used for on-board diagnostics of vehicles by collecting sensor data and monitoring the performance. OBD Gauge uses this interface to collect data and perform tests through Pocket PCs like Palm and Windows. The software comes in different versions [...]
GM Mode 22 Scan Tool Review
GM Mode 22 is a scan tool application tailored specifically by GM. This works as a scan tool according to the specifications of OBD-II standard which specifies the functioning of scan tools. Mode 22 is used by this application to obtain general or extended PIDs. However, the extended PIDs included in the application are only [...]
Easy OBD-II Software Review
EasyObd-II software developed by EasyOBDII.com can be used by vehicle workshops or individual vehicle mechanics easily for good and effective results. Using the software, users can find out the vehicle trouble codes and can display MIL lamp (check engine) status. This output helps in clearing the vehicle problem. The software is very simple to use [...]
Review OBD2Spy 4.00 – ELM 327 Multi Protocol Interface
The OBD2Spy v4.00 demo software package by OBD2Spy is compatible for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Installation was quick however maybe not 100% user-friendly as it required us to ignore a series of errors and skip over-writing some Windows files with pre-packaged ‘older versions’. The full version of this software is 29 Euros, you can use the demo freely [...]