Re: [AMC-List] OBDI/II Readers

[farna@xxxxxxx]

DOH!! Didn't include the link!! 
http://www.akmcables.com/dss.htm
I did check all the links on the page -- most are for commercial products now, though some of the GM code readers are still freebies. Seems the good ones that started out as freebies quickly realized there was a market for such devices! The best one seems to be "Alex's OBDII Scan Tool", or at least the most cost effective. For under $200 you have a software and cable package that will read most vehicles (only a few it won't read). 


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> These guys sell cables and serial cable kits (USB assembled cable only), and 
have a nice listing of free and commercial OBDI & II software. This is the BEST 
page I've seen on the subject yet! Looks like I may have found a use for my old 
Pentium 133 laptop, though I'll probably use my PII 366. 

--
Frank Swygert
Publisher, "American Motors Cars" 
Magazine (AMC)
For all AMC enthusiasts
http://farna.home.att.net/AIM.html
(free download available!)

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From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Harrel,
>   Depending on your thoughts and the Strokers compression and fuel needs you may 
> well be better off to go with the ecu triggering the fan for A/C and an 
> aftermarket switch to control it's running due to engine temp. The Cherokee Ecu 
> triggers the fan somewhere in the 218* range IIRC. This will likely Be a little 
> too hot for a low buck Stroker to be happy. No the Pacer has about as much 
> brille area as an XJ so you may be able to get by with it. YOu could always give 
> it a shot and add the aftermarket switch later.
>    In my non stroked 69 American with the Wrangler EFI I have neither!
> Wrangler Ecu's don't have fan drivers as they use mechanical fans. I had run out 
> of cash when I was finishing mine up. So I rewired a bay in the Wrangler Relay 
> box to use to locate the cooling fan. Since I was broke I dug up a simple rocker 
> switch that was leftover from some old project and mounted the rocker switch in 
> the corner against the kick panel out of sight. It's a blue lighted rocker so I 
> know when it is on.
>    After I got the thing together with said low buck switch and started driving 
> it I was nervous I would forget to trigger the fan. I soon learned that with the 
> fairly new two core Modine radiator and the open grille area of the American 
> that I almost don't need the electric fan! I have never actually had to turn the 
> fan on! Even stuck in traffic on a 90* day I get rolling just enough to cool the 
> car without the electric fan!
>    No A/C on my car helps, plus the standard trans. I actually have the switch 
> to install, but no real motivation to do so! I know, I should, I'll add it to 
> the list for this winter.
>    I've got 5 days off after being back at work for two days in 4 months! One 
> goal is to get the Pin in/Pin out schematis of the YJ/XJ EFI manual scanned and 
> uploaded onto the Strokers site. It'ss make it lots easier for all to have 
> available.
>     Now I've got ODB II problems as the SES Light is on in the 98 Altima, geez, 
> first problem in 124,000 miles! They just don't build'em like they used too! Who 
> makes the best all around OBDI and OBD II Tool????
> --
> Mark Price
> markprice242ATadelphia.net
> Morgantown, WV
> 
> 
> ---- f_swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote: 
> > That's what I did Harrel. The auxilliary fan on a Jeep is wired
> > through a relay that comes on with the temp switch or when the A/C
> > request line goes high IIRC. So there really is no specific fan
> > wiring, at least for the Renix (87-90) system. The later system is
> > basically the same way, but with a computer control line for the fan
> > instead of a mechanical switch. Doesn't matter if you use the computer
> > line for a primary cooling fan (single electric only, no auxilliary or
> > mechanical) or an auxilliary fan. The computer (or mechanical switch)
> > will activate the relay when the temp goes up in the engine. I prefer
> > the mechanical switch because I can (and do) use an adjustable type. I
> > can turn the fan on quicker in the summer and slower in the winter for
> > slightly quicker warm-ups. That's as long as the thermostat is
> > cooperating! 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In strokers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harrel \(shop\)" <harrel@...> wrote:
> > >
> > >     Sounds like I should wire the original Pacer compressor clutch
> > power lead into the computer and let it control the rest...(cooling
> > fan, compressor cycling, IAC) Would that work?  Does the Cherokee
> > cycle with a low-side pressure switch or a temperature bulb?  How
> > would each connection below be used?
> > > 
> > > 27. LB A/C Cycling Switch            (Alldata names it as 'A/C request')
> > > 28. LG A/C Pressure Switch Output  (Alldata names it as 'A/C select')
> > > 34. DB/OR A/C Compressor Relay    (Alldata names it as 'A/C relay')
> > > 
> > > Sorry I am such a neophyte when it comes to these Jeeps!
> > > Thanks for all of your time!
> > > Harrel  
> > > 
> > > 
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