ELM327 USB Car Diagnostic Tool Auto Scanner | 
 enlarge | Brand: Uif Tech
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
List Price: $79.95
Buy New: $49.95
You Save: $30.00 (38%)
New (5) Used (1) from $49.95
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 3640
Color: silver & black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 3 x 2.7 x 1
Processor: ELM327 USB
OBD-II Protocols: ISO15765-4 (CAN), ISO14230-4 (KWP2000), ISO9141-2, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM
Output protocol: RS232, Baud rate: 9600 or 38400
Indicator LEDs: OBD Tx/Rx, RS232 Tx/Rx, Power
Operating voltage: 12V, internal protection from short circuits/overvoltages, Nominal idle current: 45 mA
MPN: E328
Model: E328
ASIN: B000LG4BN0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Works with all 1996 and newer cars & trucks that are OBD II, CAN-BUS compliant | | • | Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database). | | • | Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light) | | • | Display current sensor data, including: Engine RPM, Calculated Load Value, Fuel System Status, Short Term Fuel Trim, Long Term Fuel Trim, and many others | | • | New 2008 Single Cable design This is the latest PC-based scan tool. Includes DigitalDash 5 software for Car PC! |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The included OBD-II Software for ELM327 USB allows you to use your PC and a hardware interface to get the information from your car's computer. The program is very user-friendly, and easy to learn. The package includes software for reading and resetting codes. In addition, other included software will show you many engine operating details. Several demo programs (additional purchase required for full features of the demo programs) are also included to allow you to explore other software available. The ELM327 is truly a versatile device! This 2008 single cable design ELM327 USB is the latest PC-based scan tool. It supports all OBD-II protocols as listed below and is dispatched with a number of freeware and commercial demo compatible programs. The processor is an ELM327 USB which outputs in serial. The connection to the computer is USB via a built in USB to serial converter. Protocols supported: SAE J1850 PWM (41.6 kbaud), SAE J1850 VPW (10.4 kbaud), ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29/11bit ID, arbitrary baudrate), SAE J1939
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| Customer Reviews:
 May have a virus September 1, 2008
The "digital dash" freeware utility that was included on my copy of the CD-ROM had a virus in it - the "Banker" trojan. Not good. Digital Dash has very little relationship to the Elm327, so just refrain from trying that particular freeware.
More generally, as one other reviewer says, the software that is distributed with the product "ain't much." On the other hand, the Elm327 is generally distributed for a small fraction of the price of this one here on Amazon; if you buy one of those you can't expect much.
 Great product, great company June 17, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you know anything about the ELM327 chip, you know what you're looking at. If not, it's important to note that, as a previous review stated, this device comes with free and trial-ware software that has limited capability and you'll eventually need to get a software package that can take advantage of all of the features of this device.
I spent several weeks previewing every free and commercial version of scanning software I could get my hands on and can tell you that, hands-down, PCMScan is the best out there. Here's why...
The ELM327 chip captures all data being sent over the vehicle OBDII interface and passes it on to your computer. The software on your computer is where the magic happens. The logging and configuration capability of PCMScan is unsurpassed by any other product available.
There are self-contained hand-held units that can read the data, but the limitation of these devices begins when you want to log, graph and later review the data. Of the self-contained devices available, most don't log historical data, let alone allow the ability to configure graphs and tables to display the data. Of the ones that do log historical data, the data is lost when you unplug or turn the power off. With the ELM327, you can log the data of every single sensor passed over the OBDII port (dozens of them). Since the data is stored as small text files, there's virtually no limit on the amount of data you can capture and store for later review.
As far as the ELM327 device, there are several companies manufacturing these devices in the same price range. What everything comes down to is quality of the enclosure and responsiveness of the company. Crescent Trading (who sells the Uif Tech version of the ELM327 device) was awesome to deal with. I received my device on a Thursday and discovered it was not working correctly. I contacted Crescent about the problem that day and had a replacement in my hands two days later on a Saturday.
I would recommend these guys to anyone looking to purchase an ELM327 device.
 not worth the time and money June 11, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are looking for easy and effective OBD code reader and scanner don't go for this type of OBD-PC interface. The software that comes with it are a bunch of free wares and the software to run the program so you can use it to serve its purpose is very limited and most features of the sofware do not work - you may need to purchase the license software.. You can buy Actron code readers for the same price and no need a computer just plug it in your OBD. This unit is waste of time and money. a very Cheap product!
Great tool November 29, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This gadget can save you an needless trip to the mechanic, or at least keep you from being talked into repairs you don't need.
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