I ran across this computer interface for accessing the OBD computer on EBay. I this all that is necessary to acdcess the computer and pull codes, reset CEL, etc?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7933892019&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

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Litton
'90 420 SEL (sold)
'72 280 SEL 4.5
'98 ML320 (for sale)
'86 560SL
'05 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd (offroad in style)
'87 Chevy Blazer (AZ Pin Strips)

He claims it has both cables and works with XP. Looks like something I would like to have so I could program my own keys, etc.

I wonder if there is anyone in US offering the same package so as to save shipping.

Jim

You need Carsoft software to use these interface cables. It was over $2000 back in 2002.

I knew there had to be a catch.

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Litton
'90 420 SEL (sold)
'72 280 SEL 4.5
'98 ML320 (for sale)
'86 560SL
'05 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd (offroad in style)
'87 Chevy Blazer (AZ Pin Strips)

For simply checking trouble codes, you may want to give OBD-2 software a try. Works for me . However for transmission, transfer case, froglights, etc. you're still at the mercy of your dealer. The Carsoft software is comprehensive, but expensive and I think they don't like to sell to DIY'ers .

Good luck!

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Lenny

There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. --Ernest Hemingway

'10 GL550/'04 BMW 545/'99 BMW 323/'98 ML320/'87 VW GTI (race)

I recently got a Actron CP9135 to read codes and erase them. Works fine and was only $149. Seems to be a DIY'er these days it would be a requirement.


'99 ML430
'70 220D

I purchased the kit from Digimoto - comes with software, cables and interface. It runs on PC and on Pocket PC. I have not used it much, but it seems to work fine.

Digimoto have a website (use google to find) but also sell directly on eBay usually at a lower price. (~$99.00 for everything)