Sunday, March 27, 2011

OBD scanner

Here is the picture of the cable that I built for the Palio

I used FiatEcuScan software which is available here.
http://www.fiatecuscan.net/Default.aspx
the free version has a limitation of monitoring 4 parameters and works for only 20 minutes per session.

The schematic for the cable is available here:
http://www.skpang.co.uk/content/view/18/36/

The cable is easy to make once you get the components. The MC33290 is a SMD component and can be  soldered on a veroboard and otherwise the construction is simple.

There are other circuits available on the net with more commonly available components, but this is more robust.


BTW, the 3-Pin Fiat connector can be ordered from Tyco electronics.
the part numbers are:
282105-1 AMP SUPERSEAL 1.5 SERIES 3P
183036-1 MINI MIC TAB CONTACT L.P.
880811-2 COVER CAP, 3 WAY

Alternatevely there is an adapter cable + ELM327 cable for Fiat available from iRide
http://www.iride.in/obd-ii-scantools.html
(Expensive solution)