can scan/ obd logger
 

http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_108374/article.html

here's an interesting logger for engine diagnostics.

it is very competitively priced, so I hope it's compatible with the rx8.

Hymee has one already bless his soul


scanalyser

yeah but it's expensive and you need the laptop in the car.

depends what you want to do with it. Scanalyser is for live diagnostics. This device isnt. I cant be 100% if thats the right J1850 protocol for the RX-8 though. Left a message with Ecowatch to confirm.

Just got a call back :) I am heading over there Tuesday next week to do a test run! Will keep you up to date.

I got scanalyser around the same price.

There is even a cheaper version, but does not do logging. Some Mazda 3 boys using it for their cars but I found the display is rather primitive.

I have not used the stuff for a while now. I may just sell it.

I know the scanalyser is a wonderful device but the only additional functionality it provides is the ability to clear warning codes, and has manufacture specific codes. real-time is useless for me as I can't drive and look at numbers on a laptop sitting on the passenger seat. real-time logging is all I would use.

really all I want in a scan tool is to read cell codes once I have forced induction.

let us know what you think.


when you deicide to sell it PM me ;)

How did the test run go Auzoom? Im still getting a realtime one so i can play myself but this is a novel idea. [haha didnt eve notice that]

lol, you should be able to delete that double post ;)

Unfortunately I had to postpone it a few days.

Just for your info:

Bought a CAN OBDII Scan Tool (Geniscan GS300) by Autel.
Was on special at Jaycar $129.

Appears to work fine. Picked same error codes as the workshop's expensive scanner & was able to clear error code as well as look at VIN etc.

http://www.auteltech.com/gs300.htm


http://www.jaycar.com.au/images_uplo...20AU%203-4.pdf

I had a look at that one. it is realy all I need.

can it read or log other data?

Haven't looked at the logging capabilities however you can read this for details

http://www.auteltech.com/images/GS300-manual.pdf