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[tmh983]

ECUDataScan supports SSM2, i've used one on my car before. Also look up evoscan, they make cables especially for this purpose.

[Zac]

Sweet.... so where can I get this cable, and how much do you think it would set me back?

[allpaw4]

ELM327 will not work on a B4 (for datalogging). Reason - The earlier revisions of OBDII worked on a different set of standards. There are 4 different standards for OBDII AFAIK. Most generic scantools only work with the newer 2 or 3 depending on the quality of the tool. ELM327 will work for reading codes, depending on what software you use, but not datalogging.

SSM2 will be the best option, but most tools do not read this due to it being a proprietary (Spelling?) system. Not only that, your want for a wireless tool will severely restrict your list of what works.

The only one I have had reliable data out of is the Tactrix. It would even read my 99 RX (although the amount of data that is available on that model was rather limited).

[nielonsx]

I've used FreeSSM and a vag com Tactrix cable with a SERIAL port on an old PC/Windows. Can diagnose and reset CEL's, 3 adjustment parameters on engine, abt 20 on auto gearbox and lots of live info on engine and gearbox. Still learning how to use it properly. I also use a Greddy Touch Informeter permanently as a fuel computer but it has lots of other live parameters it can pickup such as IAT, fuel injector, throttle position, fuel trim etc etc Fitted to 2001 Liberty ADM wagon. Also worked on a My02 Outback H4 and 2002 RX all ADM

[Zac]

I've used FreeSSM and a vag com Tactrix cable with a SERIAL port on an old PC/Windows. Can diagnose and reset CEL's, 3 adjustment parameters on engine, abt 20 on auto gearbox and lots of live info on engine and gearbox. Still learning how to use it properly. I also use a Greddy Touch Informeter permanently as a fuel computer but it has lots of other live parameters it can pickup such as IAT, fuel injector, throttle position, fuel trim etc etc Fitted to 2001 Liberty ADM wagon. Also worked on a My02 Outback H4 and 2002 RX all ADM

What kind of parameters can you change on the autobox if you don't mind me asking... coz I have an Auto My03 B4...

[nielonsx]

Line pressure correction %
Gear shift Line pressure % 1 to 2
Ditto 2 to 3
Ditto 3 to 4
Ditto 4 to 3
Ditto 4 to 2
Ditto 3 to 2
Brake Pressure correction %
Brake pressure correction % 1 to 2
Ditto 2 to 3
Ditto 3 to 4
Ditto 4 to 3
Ditto 4 to 2
Ditto 3 to 2

Engine adjustments ignition timing (retard degrees only)
Idle aircon on
idle aircon off

FreeSSM may get more adjustments/parameters with H6 pre MY04 and 2.5 MY 04 on
Greddy may also work with all b4's and GT as it was designed for cars from JDM
Greddy diagnostic codes and reset does not work on my99 to my03 2.5NA
Scangauge II does not work for above models but will work on ALL h6, also seems to work on Foz.
Does not work on GT

[Zac]

Thanks for all that mate... I really want to get one of these cables and see what I can do with my B4..

[nielonsx]

Cable I bought of Ebay was



Multi 409.1 KKL VAG-COM DB9 OBD2 OBD II Diagnostic Cable

You need to specify Serial,
I do know they have a USB cable but could neot get that one to work (IT novice)
I am in Sydney Hills District so if you want to come over and try your B4 you are welcome

[Zac]

Cable I bought of Ebay was



Multi 409.1 KKL VAG-COM DB9 OBD2 OBD II Diagnostic Cable

You need to specify Serial,
I do know they have a USB cable but could neot get that one to work (IT novice)
I am in Sydney Hills District so if you want to come over and try your B4 you are welcome

Sounds good man... thanks... I might shoot you a PM when I'm free sometime and I can drive up there to see if it works for me... I'm near the 'riff...

[nickknack]

Update:

I bought the OBDKey, connected it to my car and it was able to connect to the ECU, just not to read any sensors
It may be in OBD2 mode, not SSM, which would explain the results, so I'm currently waiting to hear back from the developers how to switch modes.
But so far, not so good haha. I have tried it on an Audi Q7 to confirm it's not the unit.

Might try ecuexplorer to see if it is reading in SSM properly.

[Tim.]

Check my link on the first page. They don't come configured in SSM mode. Apparently you can contact obdkey for a small program to change the modes or try the following to configure it manually:

You'll need to connect to the OBDKey in order to change the mode, so it will require the device to be plugged in and a Bluetooth connection to it. That could be via a phone or a laptop, a laptop is probably easier.

On Windows there is a tiny piece of utility code that was emailed to me by the OBDKey developer, this is used to switch to SSM mode. The alternative is to use Telnet and issue the commands yourself via Hyperterm, puTTY or a similar program on an Android phone.


This involves sending a couple of AT commands to the OBDKey as follows:

- Using your terminal program, open the serial port to your OBDKey
- Once connected, type in ATZ and press enter
- Then type in ATSPC and press enter.
- Unplug, wait a sec or two, and re-plug your OBDKey back in.

You should get an “OK” message or something like that after each AT command.

A few usefull OBDKey AT Commands:
ATZ Will reset the OBDKey
ATSP0 Will put the OBDKey into Auto-Detect ELM Mode (Note, that's a zero at the end)
ATSPC Will put the OBDKey into SSM Mode

[nickknack]

Yeah it said in the documentation that there should be an application out to do it by now so I am waiting to see if there is, before I go messing round with it. Also, torque should apparently switch the adaptor over to SSM mode automatically but maybe not I guess?

[Adam]

Be interested to know if this works with my ecu

[nickknack]

I can bring the adaptor to the cruise next Sunday if you want Adam...what ecu is it, v3 sti?

[Adam]

That would be awesome! Yep, v3 sti, Jdm though.

[nickknack]

JDM means no hope of OBD2 so SSM is the only go, will try to get it working sometime in the week. Just remind me on Saturday lol

[Adam]

Okay

[Alex]

I have a USB cable which will work with SSM. Worked brilliantly when using with software like evoscan.

$100 plus post.

[Adam]

That would mean laptop on the passenger seat, wouldn't it, Alex?

[nickknack]

Or a very long extension cord

I stuck the adaptor into SSM mode last night, still no luck with torque so I will talk to the developer this week. Will also try it out with ecu explorer or rom raider or something.