Okay guys, anyone know any reason that you can't make your own cable:
(info from
http://www.scantool.net this will work with their software too)
Then Download the AutoTap software for free at:
http://autotap.com/WindowsSoftware2.html
And have an OBDII scanner for free (other than the price of parts)? There is a warning about connecting it directly to your laptop, because the battery voltage may damage the laptop's port, but if you leave the 9 - 16 wire disconnected it won't have the high voltage. The 9-16 battery power wire is just for displaying the battery voltage...isn't it? All the other wires should only be 5 volts...right? Will this work? Is anyone dumb enough to try it? I'd do it, but I don't want to be the first.