Tech2 OBD II Software

[adamdunford86]

Hi Guys

I want to active the police mode on my 2002 VY commodore. Plus look up any error codes and have a general nose round the setup of the ECU

I have the Tech2 OBD II cable for my computer, i have located the ECU socket under the steering wheel

But not sure what software to download and use to do this? I have had a look at EFILive v4 but couldnt get it going.

Any ideas would be great as i dont really want to go down and hassle the dealer.

Thanks

Adam

[Fletch_QLD]

V6 needs OBD I (ALDL) not OBD II I thought ?

[brodster]

Mate waste of time playing with comp as it dont make it go any faster unless you work engine,do an engine conversion to a supercharged v6

[Fletch_QLD]

It's not about making it go harder, or sounding beast, it's about poking around.

[PRAVX II S]

V6 needs OBD I (ALDL) not OBD II I thought ?

Yes you are right mate.
From vz onwards its protocol is OBD II.

To the op you need to make the OBD cable it uses OBD II connector but talks OBD I.

[adamdunford86]

Hi guys

Thanks for the reply, im not interested in making the car faster, but enabling the police mode to get a permanent digital speedo, and also looking at any error codes the car has or may get in the future, will also be interesting to have a look at the other settings in there.

So my Tech2 OBDII cable is no good for the VY 02?

Thanks

Adam

[Fletch_QLD]

Hi guys
So my Tech2 OBDII cable is no good for the VY 02?

That is correct - (no good for VY V6). Also, I don't think police mode is DIY possible, consumer OBD tools can only read info.

[one_and_only2004]

That is correct - (no good for VY V6). Also, I don't think police mode is DIY possible, consumer OBD tools can only read info.

Yep, you either need to see Holden and get them to enable police mode, or phreddy from ASR can do it too. My Holden dealer did it for free.

[chargedvx6]

Hi guys

Thanks for the reply, im not interested in making the car faster, but enabling the police mode to get a permanent digital speedo, and also looking at any error codes the car has or may get in the future, will also be interesting to have a look at the other settings in there.

So my Tech2 OBDII cable is no good for the VY 02?

Thanks

Adam

The OBDII plug is the same as an OBDI plug (what your car needs), it's just the language/ speed the tech talks to your car in is different.

Go with the cable and find the correct software to talk 8192BAUD. Send me a pm and I'll link you up

[one_and_only2004]

OBD 1 and 2 cables have different circuitry - it's not just a matter of changing software.

[Fletch_QLD]

Go with the cable and find the correct software to talk 8192BAUD. Send me a pm and I'll link you up

So OBD II plug can be used if you have the correct software? What about OBD II bluetooth devices?

[WELSHH]

so other then give u a digital speedo, what does police mode actually do?

[DLFHUB666]

so other then give u a digital speedo, what does police mode actually do?

Xtra 50 rwkw bro But seriously nothing.

[PRAVX II S]

Here is some info mate on the GM 8192 check the link out.
Can be made up your self just need some electronic and soldering know how.

GM 8192/160 Baud ALDL Interface

[WELSHH]

Xtra 50 rwkw bro But seriously nothing.

does it really or u just having me on?

[DLFHUB666]

does it really or u just having me on?

Only if you have sirens an lights hooked up aswell.

[kcpwns]

[WELSHH]

Only if you have sirens an lights hooked up aswell.

well that stupid! who ever decided to call it police mode is even dumber then me, it should be called "you got conned into feeling like a cop with your digital speedo mode"

[one_and_only2004]

It also disables the stereo volume and radio stations coming up on the speedo screen.
And the digital speedo comes up by default on the screen regardless of what it was on before you turned the car off.

[Antsmash]

It also enables you to "Trap Speed", and recall that trapped speed at a later time.

You need a Tech2 programming computer. I'm pretty sure a cable and software will only let you read the data. I may be wrong.

[colgf]

"ANT" is correct , you need Tech 2 to enable "Police Mode"

[WELSHH]

i got "police mode" put on my car yesterday, and apart from the digital speedo etc, im not sure if its just me but my rev limiter seems to be disabled, might just be me but i dunno?

[one_and_only2004]

i got "police mode" put on my car yesterday, and apart from the digital speedo etc, im not sure if its just me but my rev limiter seems to be disabled, might just be me but i dunno?

It's just you.