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OBDKey Support

How does OBDKey work?

Do you provide OBDKey (OBD to USB) USB Drivers for Windows Vista?

  • Vehicle Support

Will OBDKey work with all OBD-II compliant vehicles?
Does OBDKey support vehicles with ISO 9141, KWP2000?
Does OBDKey support vehicles with SAE J1850?
Does OBDKey support vehicles with latest CAN bus?

  • Three Types Of OBDKey device to choose from

Available with Wired (USB) communications
Available with Wireless (Bluetooth) communications
Available as a Stand Alone (MMC or SD Card) data processing device

  • Device Software Support

Software included for Windows PC (.NET application)
Software included for Windows Pocket PC (PDA, Mobile)
Software included for Windows Smartphones
Software included for Java based mobile phones
Software included for Palm devices
Software to be included for Apple Computers
Software to be included for Apple iPhone
Works with many other third party car diagnostic software applications

  • Full Technical Information and Extended Features

Supports standard OBD Modes 1 to 9
Supports ISO 14229 (extended OBD)
Can be configured to transmit to any 11bit or 29 bit CAN addresses (id's), allowing access to data beyond standard OBD-II information.
Can be configured to receive from any 11bit or 29 bit CAN addresses (id's)
 


How does it work?

First plug your OBDKey into your vehicle's OBD-II data link connector. This is usually under the steering wheel, in the centre console, under the handbrake or in the passenger side footwell.  OBDKey will automatically detect the type of vehicle communications that are required.

Install and run the supplied software on your PC, Pocket PC, Palm or mobile phone. The software will detect the OBDKey unit via Bluetooth or via USB automatically.

The OBDKey software will then will access the vehicle’s on-board computers and will inform what problems may exist and will provide live readings from each of the vehicle sensors.

Will work with all OBD-II compliant vehicles

OBD stands for on-board diagnostics and defines the modern fuel managed vehicle's electronic interface system.

The OBD interface is available on all OBD-II / EOBD compliant vehicles. 2001 and newer petrol cars sold in Europe are EOBD compliant.  Diesel (compression ignition) vehicles were not required to support OBD until 2004.  Some pre-2001 petrol vehicles and pre-2004 diesel vehicles have a 16-pin connectors but they may not be OBD-II or EOBD compliant.

16 Pin OBD Connector

Locating your OBD connector can be a difficult task as vehicle manufacturers tend to hide away the socket.  But it is worth knowing that the OBD connector will always be found inside the vehicle and within easy reach from the driver's set position. Check in the driver's foot well, under the steering wheel, behind panels in the dashboard fascia and the central area between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.  Some connectors have been located behind ashtrays, under the passenger seat and even over by the passengers door.

Once you find the OBD connector, check which pins which are present. The view above is shown looking into the connector, with the locating "bump" at the bottom.

The connector must have pins 4, 5 for ground connections and pin 16 for 12 volt power supply from the vehicle battery.

The following connections are dependent on the protocol in use by the vehicle:

  • Pin 2 and pin 10 for SAE J1850 (PWM or VPWM) protocols.

  • Pin 7 for ISO 9141-2 and ISO 14230 (KWP2000) communications. Pin 7 is also known as the K-Line.

  • Pin 15 is also known as the L-Line. may or may not be present for these protocols.

  • Pin 6 and pin 14 are present for CAN bus (ISO 15765-4) protocols.

Generally speaking the following vehicles have these protocols:

  • VPWM: General Motors, Chrysler

  • PWM: Ford models to 2003 with EEC-V engine management system. Including Ford Cougar (all UK models), Ford Puma (1.6 and 1.7), Ford Fiesta Zetec models to 2003, Ford Mondeo Zetec models to 2003, Ford Focus to 2003. Newer Jaguar S-Type and Jaguar X-Type. Pre 2004 Mazdas

  • ISO / KWP2000: Most European and Asian manufacturers. Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar (X300, XK), Jeep since 2004, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Saab, Skoda, Subaru, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen (VW) since 2001, Volvo to 2004

  • CAN: Ford, Mazda, Volvo since 2004.  Some vehicles have a CAN bus system along side the ISO/KWP2000 system for diagnostics as well as inter-module communications.

OBDKey supports OBD-II Compliant Vehicles


Do you provide OBDKey (OBD to USB) USB Drivers for Windows Vista?

Yes. The drivers are supplied on the CD in the "USB Drivers" Folder. Once installed you will see the successful installation dialog box.


Windows Vista - Successful USB Driver Installation Dialog


Supports vehicles with ISO 9141, KWP2000

Acura, Alfa Romeo, Astra Brasil, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Daewoo, Daimler (UK), Dodge, Ferrari, Fiat, Geo, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Land Rover, Range Rover, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Plymouth, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Saturn, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Triumph, Volkswagen, Volvo, Zastava-Yugo

OBDKey supports ISO 9141 and KWP2000


Supports vehicles with SAE J1850

J1850 comes in two variants, PWM and VPWM.  OBDKey supports BOTH variants.

J1850 PWM support: Ford (1995 to 2004), Mazda (pre 2004), Mercury (pre 2004)

J1850 VPWM support: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Isuzu, Jeep, Nissan (USA, 1996-1998), Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Regal, Saturn, Toyota (USA) 4Runner, Corola, Tacoma ( 1995 to 1997), Winnabego

OBDKey supports SAE J1850


Supports vehicles with latest CAN bus

Since 2003, some vehicle makes and models started using a new diagnostic communication protocol called CANbus. By 2008 all vehicles sold for the United States market must use the CANbus protocol.

Since 2005 Aston Martin, since 2005 Audi, since 2007 BMW, since 2007 BMW Mini, since 2004 Chrysler, since 2003 Ford, since 2003 General Motors, since 2006 Saab, since 2006 Honda, since 2006 Jaguar, since 2005 Land Rover, since 2003 Mazda, since 2005 Mercedes, since 2006 Mitsubishi, since 2007 Porsche, since 2007 Subaru, since 2004 Lexus, since 2004 Toyota, since 2004 Volvo, since 2006 Volkswagen.

OBDKey supports CanBus


Wired (USB) communications

OBDKey is available with a wired communication link to a standard USB (2.0) connection. Full software drivers are supplied for the PC to which the OBDKey will be connected.


Wireless (Bluetooth) communications

OBDKey is available with a wireless, Bluetooth, link to any device equipped with a built-in or add-on Bluetooth radio device.

OBDKey available with a Bluetooth interface


Stand Alone (MMC or SD Card) data processing device

OBDKey is available as a stand alone data logging device with a removable storage card for processing on a PC or similar.  This is the most customised of our products and we will engineer to a specific requirement.  We have standard stand alone data logging versions available. Please contact us for more details.

OBDKey available as a stand alone data logger


Software included for Windows PC (.NET application)

OBDKey is supplied with our own software application for Windows PCs. This program will be able to

  • Read sensor 'live' data

  • Read engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Display engine management diagnostic fault codes in plain text by decoding the standard "P" codes.

  • Clear engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Read vehicle information data (e.g. VIN)

  • Read vehicle freeze frame data

  • Clear vehicle freeze frame data

  • Read vehicle oxygen sensor parameters

  • Clears the "check engine" light

See the software section for more information.

OBDKey is supplied with software for the Windows PC


Software included for Windows Pocket PC (PDA, Mobile)

OBDKey is supplied with a powerful software application for Windows Pocket PC / Windows Mobile. This program will be able to

  • Read sensor 'live' data

  • Read engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Display engine management diagnostic fault codes in plain text by decoding the standard "P" codes.

  • Clear engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Read vehicle information data (e.g. VIN) *

  • Read vehicle freeze frame data *

  • Clear vehicle freeze frame data *

  • Read vehicle oxygen sensor parameters *

  • Clears the "check engine" light

See the software section for more information.

* - not at first release

OBDKey is supplied with software for the Windows Pocket PC / Mobile


Software included for Windows Smartphones

OBDKey is supplied with a powerful software application for Windows Smartphone / Mobile Phones. This program will be able to

  • Read sensor 'live' data

  • Read engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Display engine management diagnostic fault codes in plain text by decoding the standard "P" codes.

  • Clear engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Read vehicle information data (e.g. VIN) *

  • Read vehicle freeze frame data *

  • Clear vehicle freeze frame data *

  • Read vehicle oxygen sensor parameters *

  • Clears the "check engine" light

See the software section for more information.

* - not at first release

OBDKey is supplied with software for the Windows Smartphones


Software included for Java based mobile phones

* OBDKey is supplied with a powerful software application for Windows Pocket PC / Windows Mobile. This program will be able to

  • Read sensor 'live' data

  • Read engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Display engine management diagnostic fault codes in plain text by decoding the standard "P" codes.

  • Clear engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Read vehicle information data (e.g. VIN)

  • Read vehicle freeze frame data

  • Clear vehicle freeze frame data

  • Read vehicle oxygen sensor parameters

  • Clears the "check engine" light

See the software section for more information.

* - not at first release

OBDKey will have software for Java capable Mobile Phones


Software included for Palm devices

OBDKey is supplied with a powerful software application for Palm handheld computer devices. This program will be able to

  • Read sensor 'live' data

  • Read engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Display engine management diagnostic fault codes in plain text by decoding the standard "P" codes.

  • Clear engine management diagnostic fault codes

  • Clears the "check engine" light

See the software section for more information.

OBDKey is supplied with software for the Palm


Software to be included for Apple Computers

Not at first release. See the software section for more information.

OBDKey will be accessible from Apple Computers


Software to be included for Apple iPhone

Not at first release. See the software section for more information.

OBDKey will be accessible from Apple iPhones


Works with many other third party car diagnostic software applications

See the software section for more information.


Works with ISO 14229 Commands

Supports the following ISO 14229 commands (i.e. all of them):

DiagnosticSessionControl
EcuReset
SecurityAccess
CommunicationControl
TesterPresent
AccessTimingParameter
SecuredDataTransmission
ControlDTCSetting
ResponseOnEvent
LinkControl
ReadDataByIdentifier
ReadMemoryByAddress
ReadScalingDataByIdentifier
ReadDataByPeriodicIdentifier
DynamicallyDefineDataIdentifier
WriteDataByIdentifier
WriteMemoryByAddress
ClearDiagnosticInformation
ReadDTCInformation
InputOutputControlByIdentifier
RoutineControl
RequestDownload
RequestUpload
TransferData
RequestTransferExit

OBDKey supports ISO 14229 Commands


Works with ISO 14230 / KWP2000 Commands

OBDKey supports the following ISO 14230 commands (i.e. all of them):

StartDiagnosticSession service
StopDiagnosticSession service
SecurityAccess service
TesterPresent service
EcuReset service
ReadEcuIdentification service
ReadDataByLocalIdentifier service
ReadDataByCommonIdentifier service
ReadMemoryByAddress service
DynamicallyDefineLocalIdentifier service
WriteDataByLocalIdentifier service
WriteDataByCommonIdentifier service
WriteMemoryByAddress service
SetDataRates service
StopRepeatedDataTransmission service
ReadDiagnosticTroubleCodes service
ReadDiagnosticTroubleCodesByStatus service
ReadStatusOfDiagnosticTroubleCodes service
ReadFreezeFrameData service
ClearDiagnosticInformation service
InputOutputControlByLocalIdentifier service
InputOutputControlByCommonIdentifier service
StartRoutineByLocalIdentifier service
StartRoutineByAddress service
StopRoutineByLocalIdentifier service
StopRoutineByAddress service
RequestRoutineResultsByLocalIdentifier service
RequestRoutineResultsByAddress service
RequestDownload service
RequestUpload service
TransferData service
RequestTransferExit service

OBDKey supports ISO 14230 Commands

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