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Old 11-12-2002, 12:21 PM
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Default Newbie question. Does the Z employ OBDII?

If not, what does it use and is there an interface cable and software available yet?
Old 11-12-2002, 01:17 PM
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Yes, AFAIK, *all* vehicles from 1996 and newer are equipped w/ OBD-II.

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Old 11-12-2002, 01:24 PM
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After I thought about it, I realized that it's an EPA standard. How long before proprietary software is written instead of using generic OBDII tools?

I love the VAG software for the Audi. I could graph boost maps, MAF value, timing, A/F mixtures.... etc.
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Some new Fords use proprietary software, but it's not customizable from what I've been told.
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I'm curious to know if my VAGCOM software (made for Audi/VW) would work on these cars. I'm guessing the channel labels could be wrong (so what the software says is one thing could actually be another.) Also, the actual plug shape could be different.

Heck, I have the software and everything that I use on my Audi. Anyone in my area want to give it a shot on their 350?
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