Obd software and cable where to buy?

1. exdubguy Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 15 MK2 saxo vtr

   #1 13th July 2011, 20:20

   Hey
   
   About 2 months ago my post cat sensor shot out of the exhaust and left a nice hole. Done a temporary repair on it and its been fine since. Earlier today the engine management light came on. The car still drives and sounds fine but i think it is that sensor making the light come on.
   
   Anyway i heard its fine to leave that sensor out but i want to get some obd code reader software and cable to just check it out. Where abouts can i get the sofware and cable and could someone link me in the right direction. Had a look on ebay but wasnt sure which software and cable i need.
   
   Cheers guys
2. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #2 13th July 2011, 20:23

   Once you sort out the sensor, the engine management light will turn off after a few drives. I wouldn't worry about it.
   
   As for diagnostics, I use an ELM327. Should be able to get some free OBDII software for it from ScanTool.net.
3. exdubguy Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 15 MK2 saxo vtr

   #3 13th July 2011, 20:43

   Cool, yea just going to get the pipe welded up and get the sensor back in. Went to scantool.net and cant find any free software, i got obdwiz but it wants a serial key?
   
   Is ELM327 the type of cable? I have a 2003 vtr btw.
4. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #4 13th July 2011, 20:56

   Try this page for the software.
   
   ELM327 is the unit (usually built into the cable). Should be able to get one off eBay fairly cheap - i.e. something like this. No doubt some will be better than others. Think I paid ~£30 for mine a few years ago, and it's been fine.
5. exdubguy Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 15 MK2 saxo vtr

   #5 13th July 2011, 22:52

   Just brought one of the cables you linked. Will let you know how it is. Cheers bud