Success with an ELM cable and ProScan.

[a lex]

After a bit of Googling and looking around the forum it seems the question of 'connecting' to the Phase2 models via the OBDII port is asked on a reasonably frequent basis, with often unclear answers.

So I took a punt on a cheap (13quid) ELM327 cable from eGay and a copy of ProScan4.0 I had - and SUCCESS!

I had to tweak the values a little in the settings, but its connected and will read & reset common DTCs (although not the body computers) - it will also monitor lots of live values and can record for analysis.

It also has a nifty dragstrip function, which can record 1/4 miles and 0-60 etc. I presume its pretty accurate as all the data is coming direct from the ECU. I have set it up correctly with the wheel sizes, weight etc.

I can imagine with a copy of VADIS this could be very useful.

So, as a quick, cheap and easy way to connect up to a P2 model, a cheap ELM cable and a copy of ProScan will sort you out.

I hope this helps someone at some point!

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[p fandango]

i use the bluetooth version, & normally use PCMScan but that only does diagnostics & dash readout. I like the 1/4mile feature so i'll give ProScan a try

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[Wobbly Dave]

Where did you get the pro scan from?

[Dangerous Dave]

Proscan from here

http://myscantool.com/

I also have proscan, and it works great (apart from the newer versions don't work with my old ELM323) though I did only pay $39 for it a few years ago.

I'm not sure, but I think that VADIS only connects with a Volvo Scan Tool.

[Wobbly Dave]

I have the .Net Scan-Tool - which has both BT & USB capabilities - but the software doesn't have any boost gauges :(

[deathrider311271]

if anyone has the bluetooth version of this ELM327 as i have and an Android phone i can highly recommend Torque Pro (paid for version) it does all the above and uses GPS for your times

Simon

[sfewrfwe]

Thank you for your recommendation! Good!

[jdavis]

Same as deathrider here. Elm 327 BT and torque pro app. Works ok.

[JamesT5]

0 - 60 in 6.9 seconds isn't bad, I think the 'official' time is 6.6 for the 2.3 T5 (assuming it hasn't had a remap or something)......

[Wobbly Dave]

7.2 is the official 0-62 for a T5. Mine did it last year in 5.6 seconds.