Cool performance data logger and diagnostics code reader!

Re: Cool performance data logger and diagnostics code reader! (fletcher33)

Neat little program for the consumer.

The biggest issue with getting Volvo Specific Enhanced Communication is that Volvo's market share is very small and not cost effective for companies to implement.

I've spoken to a Snap-On Modis Automotive Division Developer and Trainer and asked him about the Lack of Volvo Enhanced Scanning. He told me that Volvo has approached them (snap-on) about implementing their software but Snap-on decided not to due Volvo's very small market share. It just wasn't profitable for snap-on. And Snap-on is the largest maker of scan tools for auto, truck, commercial and military applications. They were approached by Volvo a couple years ago did make about 500 Special Vantage Pro units for Volvo Dealers. These were the same as the regular Vantage Pro Scope except they were Blue and said Volvo on them. Each dealer was required to have one as a special tool. I've used it and its nice, not a scanner though but up to four channel lab scope.

So other than in some more populated cities does volvo have a small presence. And its not just having some company write an app and poof it works, there are licensing fees that must be paid as well. OBDII on the other hand while still limited, requires no such royalties to car manufactures but you only get data that whatever NAME manufacture decides to allow in the OBDII Datastream, PIDS and such.

Now I'v been reading a bit about a new OBDII mode coming in the next year or two called Mode $0A or just Mode 10. It will basically be a part of the OBDII system that logs emission fault codes and only allows the ECU to clear these codes when the fault has been fixed. A simple code clearing will not erase these codes, only fixing the system. This was done to thwart the current activity of clearing codes prior to an emissions inspection, even though the fault was not fixed and might cause a false Pass. Mind you the CEL will clear in Mode $04 so the light will go out, but won't clear from mode $0A

This isn't planned to roll out for another year or two and won't really affect vehicles for a few years after that but what it will end up doing is having a record of accountability. Say for instance you had an emission repair done on your vehicle and the shop or tech cleared the codes. In mode 10, it awaits the changes before it resets. So if the repair did not change the fault, mode 10 will be the tattle tale. I think its good all around as there will be more data logged to get a better idea of what might be going on and allow, more pointed repairs. It will also probably be hated by some techs because everyone will be able to see if they were wrong. I'm for it though http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

If anyone is looking for a better than descent scan tool for a laptop or pda check thses out
http://www.autoenginuity.com/index.html
http://www.obd2.com/ (EASE DIAGNOSTICS)

I've used the Ease and its pretty good. I'm thinking of trying the AutoEnginuity as I've heard some very nice things, especially their Mode $06

Re: Cool performance data logger and diagnostics code reader! (Oceans60R)


Yes, still only generic but as they say in the islands "Soon come".

Get on the forum and post your support.

LTA