[mdlug-discuss] OBD-II modem availability

[Drew]

At 10:48 AM 5/13/07, Robert Meier wrote:

>A few additional models for $100 add specific "manufacturer" trouble codes.
>
>Only the $300 model (Actron CP9145) reported ability to read sensor data
>(e.g. MAF).

     Kathy Becker of the Stilyagi Air and Pressure Corps reports that 
Murrays will
loan out tools like this for free on placing a deposit on the 
equipment. I have inquired
further and may pursue this option.

>None had ability to write nor run tests.

     Not needed for my purposes. A running display of grams/sec of 
air flow will
suffice.

>Believing you have sufficient soldering capabality,
>I think you'd do best to buy a kit.

     I'm only mediocre at soldering, but I might go for a kit anyway. 
The website lists
my version at $49 plus shipping and handling; main problem is getting the money
to them without dealing with credit cards.

     Also, wikipedia reports that  the hot wire MAF sensor (which I 
have) does not
require sensors for temperature and pressure and does in fact measure 
the air mass
flow directly, giving an analog voltage that is proportional to it.

     Thanks for the legwork;

     Drew.