INFO Programs OBD II
INFO Programs OBD II
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OBD Software
Fortunately, a very large number of developers have created software for use with our OBD
integrated circuits. We list just a sampling of what is available here, to get you started. They are
grouped based on the operating system:
Windows
Mac OS X
Linux
iOS
Android
Other Software
Remote Connections
Windows Software
The following are just a few of the programs that are available for the Windows platform:
AutoScan OBD2
Autosafe Diagnostics offers the AutoScan OBD2 software for the PC. You can download a free trial
before you buy.
This is a bare bones (but free) terminal program from WGSoft. Works well for communicating with
the ELM327.
EngineCheck
FORScan
As the web site says, FORScan is a software scanner for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles,
designed to work over ELM327 and compatible OBD2 to RS232 interpreters.
freediag
A SourceForge project that provides a command line interface for controlling OBDII interfaces
(with some support for ELM327 devices). Versions available for Windows, and Linux too.
iMechatronics.com
…keeps a list of (mostly) Windows software that you might find convenient.
LapLogger
OBD 2007
GLM Software offers a Lite (free) version OBD 2007 program, in addition to the full one.
OBD2Spy
A basic software package for reading trouble codes, and real-time data. Available for Windows and
Unix/Linux.
openOBD
A SourceForge project that provides a GUI for controlling ELM327 devices. Versions available for
Windows and Linux.
PC Scan Tool
Some assorted bits of OBD info, and a link to a freeware PC scan tool. It is no longer supported,
but is still useful.
PCMSCAN
RealTerm
Scanclic
Most of the OBD software available is in English, but if you prefer Italian, one company
(Informaticlaclic) offers Windows and Android software packages that may be of interest to you.
ScanMaster-ELM
WGSoft has been offering the full-featured ScanMaster software for a number of years. They offer
great support, and a very reasonable price, considering all the features.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/scantool/
ScanXL Pro
In addition to the PCMSCAN software, Palmer Performance also offers ScanXL. If you purchase the
vehicle-specific versions, ScanXL will provide access to a great deal more than just the standard
OBD information.
SynchroScan
By T. Teranishi, this is yet another free terminal program. It hasn’t been updated for some time,
but should still work well on many systems. If you are interested in this program, be sure to also
look at the Tera Term project at SourceForge.
Terminal 1.9b
Bray++ has offered several versions of this program since 1997. It’s a good way of directly ‘talking’
to your ELM327 circuit (and the vehicle), made even easier with the macro and scripting capability.
It’s donation-ware, so don’t forget to send him something if you use it.
Termite
This is a bare bones (but free) terminal program from CompuPhase. It has a nice, simple interface,
and offers a large number of features.
TouchScan
OCTech offers this complete Windows based (XP SP3 or later) system for obtaining and displaying
vehicle info. If you wish to go into more detail, they also have a reasonably priced add-on package.
WinALDL
A 160 baud ALDL reader (that’s pre OBDII) for those vehicles that use it. The software is 32 bit
Windows only.
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Macintosh OS X Software
There aren’t as many titles available for the Macintosh, but these will get you started:
EOBD-Facile
The people that brought us the iOS version of EOBD-Facile now offer a Mac OSX version. The free
download allows you to read trouble codes, while the paid version offers full functionality. See the
Outils OBD Facile YouTube page for additional info.
goSerial
Andreas Mayer offers a great little program for directly ‘talking’ to your ELM327 circuit. It’s
donation-ware, so if you like it, consider sending something his way.
Only for the Mac, there are two versions of this software. The standard version provides all the
basic OBD functions, while Movi Pro adds more bells and whistles. If you just want to try it out, the
download will operate in demo mode.
LapLogger
ZTerm
Dave Alverson provides terminal software too. Even though the site does not say so, we have had
no trouble using it with Mavericks.
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Linux Software
CuteCom
Alexander Neundorf offers this graphical serial terminal program. Note that there are no
precompiled versions at this link – you will have to make your own.
freediag
A SourceForge project that provides a command line interface for controlling OBDII interfaces
(with some support for ELM327 devices). Versions available for Windows and Linux.
minicom
This link takes you to the nixCraft site for info on installing and setting up minicom. Very DOS-like,
but it gets the job done.
OBD Auto Doctor
Useful for logging both GPS and OBD data, if you should wish to compare vehicle data and
location. Exports data in a few useful ways. Available for Mac OSX and Linux.
OBD Logger
A basic software package for reading trouble codes, and real-time data. Available for Windows and
Unix/Linux.
openOBD
A SourceForge project that provides a GUI for controlling ELM327 devices. Versions available for
Windows and Linux.
Open source software for logging OBD-II PID data. The sampling periods/rates can be customized
for each PID. Runs primarily on Linux, but also on Windows if you install a Perl interpreter. Includes
SYSV init scripts for running on the Raspberry Pi in dedicated “headless” mode.
picocom
pyOBD
Python-based interface for use with Elm devices, now maintained by SECONS Ltd.
Note that there are several versions of this program available, so check around if you are
discouraged with this package (see pyOBD-II and roflson/pyobd).
pyOBD-II
As the description says, pyOBD-II (a.k.a. “pyobd2”) is a Python library for communicating with
OBD-II vehicles. Its goal is to make writing programs for vehicle diagnostics and monitoring vehicle
data as easy as possible. Relies on pySerial to communicate with ELM scanners.
roflson/pyobd
Python-based interface that offers several improvements over the original pyOBD.
ScanTool.net started as an open-source project several years ago, for use with the Windows OS.
Apparently it’s quite usable on the Linux platform too – install it from the Ubuntu Software Center,
or if you wish, by following this excellent Sam Hobbs tutorial.
Serialclient
A simple bit of software for communicating with a serial port from the command line.