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Old Nov 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?
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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Yes, AFAIK, *all* vehicles from 1996 and newer are equipped w/ OBD-II.

Michael.
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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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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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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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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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