Diagnostic Software for S13(ka24de)?

[dkim1985]

Hey guys.

I'm looking for a diagnostic software to use on my winxp laptop with my s13. ('91 240sx HB KA24DE)

I've done a search on it but i just come across a bunch of old sites and not sure what's current and/or what people are using at the moment.

Any links you guys suggest?
and what are some setups do you guys have?

really appreciate the help~

[4x4le]

consult cord and datascan is nice for trouble shooting

[dkim1985]

Originally Posted by 4x4le

consult cord and datascan is nice for trouble shooting

nice. i'll take a look into it.

anyone else?

[dkim1985]

Originally Posted by 4x4le

consult cord and datascan is nice for trouble shooting

I'm looking for the software to work on a mac but all the links people have posted..isn't showing up anymore. know where I get find the software?

[4x4le]

Dont mess with silly overpriced apple products that have so many compatibility issues.

You could run datascan in wine, however the drivers might then be an issue.

[dkim1985]

i got the PLMS consult cable with the Nissan DataScan.
I have it running on my Macbook Pro with a Virtual Windows XP setup.
runs great..looks great..LOVE the ability to see why my check engine light is on~

...just wish i understood what half of those gauges meant in the Data Display. LOL

[4x4le]

Originally Posted by dkim1985

i got the PLMS consult cable with the Nissan DataScan.
I have it running on my Macbook Pro with a Virtual Windows XP setup.
runs great..looks great..LOVE the ability to see why my check engine light is on~

...just wish i understood what half of those gauges meant in the Data Display. LOL

what gauges do you not understand, almost all of them are critical in being able to trouble shoot problems on your own if its not actually throwing a code

[dkim1985]

Originally Posted by 4x4le

what gauges do you not understand, almost all of them are critical in being able to trouble shoot problems on your own if its not actually throwing a code

it occasionally will throw a code. 32 and 24.
EGR and knock sensor.
EGR just might need cleaning..but the knock sensor is less than a yr old.

Knowing that, what gauges should I be looking out for?

[4x4le]

Originally Posted by dkim1985

it occasionally will throw a code. 32 and 24.
EGR and knock sensor.
EGR just might need cleaning..but the knock sensor is less than a yr old.

Knowing that, what gauges should I be looking out for?

check the tq on your knock sensor. Also anything loose banging into the engine can fake it out.

As far as the gauges, I watch and log all of them if there is ever a problem with the car. If anything jumps or does something stupid I check its sensor and wiring.

[redline racer510]

Did you buy yours from ebay? Saw a couple on ebay and wondered what members thought about those units?

[dkim1985]

Originally Posted by redline racer510

Did you buy yours from ebay? Saw a couple on ebay and wondered what members thought about those units?

i bought the cable and software directly from PLMS.

[4x4le]

Is this a california ecu?

[dkim1985]

Originally Posted by 4x4le

Is this a california ecu?

I believe so, yes.
The guy I bought this car from last year was living in the same area as me.