Laptop Stuff

[Viper_Storm]

im thinking about getting a laptop for my car, but i was wondering how you would hook it up to the audio system so you can play mp3s off it?

also are there ODBII connectors that will allow me to pulg into the computer to see what the codes are rather then taking it someplace to have it scanned?

i know there are connectors for prom tuning, so yea i want my lap top to be able to do all 3 :S

[skibum1111]

You're talking about alot of software work. Ask the geek you beat up in high school (seriously, most of the ones I went to school with are computer programmers and can do just about anything) to write you the software to read everything you need to read and make you an adaptor for your car. It can be done, I just don't know anyone who does it around here (central nh).

[Viper_Storm]

Originally Posted by skibum1111

You're talking about alot of software work. Ask the geek you beat up in high school (seriously, most of the ones I went to school with are computer programmers and can do just about anything) to write you the software to read everything you need to read and make you an adaptor for your car. It can be done, I just don't know anyone who does it around here (central nh).

aww man, so im guessing its not something i can just buy some where, i hope i can find someone to do it for me, thats gonna suck if have to do it my self, atleast do the software part, im not trying to write brand new software for this

[92zcamaroperson]

Its absolutely something you can just buy. You get your laptop.....load it up with any media ya want......get yourself a universal fm modulator with a 3/8 mini plug (headphone plug) and plug it into your laptops headphone jack. And bam!! You have it. Simple as that. The fm modulator should be like 25 dollars.

[cc_Penguin]

You could try a computer instead of a laptop....

[Rally Sport]

Originally Posted by 92zcamaroperson

Its absolutely something you can just buy. You get your laptop.....load it up with any media ya want......get yourself a universal fm modulator with a 3/8 mini plug (headphone plug) and plug it into your laptops headphone jack. And bam!! You have it. Simple as that. The fm modulator should be like 25 dollars.

Dude I gotta get that for my car!

[Viper_Storm]

Originally Posted by cc_Penguin

You could try a computer instead of a laptop....

id rather just have a laptop, but i donno, which ever is lighter, but in the end you still have to rip them both apart and hide all the shit.

[89IROC&RS]

well, you could also just buy a headunit that is MP3 compatable, and burn some CD's, but the headunit i bought also has RC cables for an auxilarry input, so i can get a headphone to RC cable attatchment and run laptop sound on my car stereo.

as far as the code reading from a laptop, im not sure, it might be out there, youd just have to do some lookin. i honestly doubt, actually, im positive you cannot play MP3's through the DLC connection.

[Viper_Storm]

Originally Posted by 89IROC&RS

well, you could also just buy a headunit that is MP3 compatable, and burn some CD's, but the headunit i bought also has RC cables for an auxilarry input, so i can get a headphone to RC cable attatchment and run laptop sound on my car stereo.

as far as the code reading from a laptop, im not sure, it might be out there, youd just have to do some lookin. i honestly doubt, actually, im positive you cannot play MP3's through the DLC connection.

DLC connection? what is that?

[cuda_dude]

yes, the easy way to get audio from computer/mp3player to your car is an fm modulater(have one myself) and for reading codes etc... all that you need is a obd2data cable and some software.... its very easy

[ct91rs]

Originally Posted by Viper_Storm

DLC connection? what is that?

Diagnostic Link Connector - The port you plug into (or ground) to pull/read codes.

[89IROC&RS]

bingo

[Viper_Storm]

Originally Posted by 89IROC&RS

bingo

lol, im not that stupid, i need diffrent connectors, i want to be able to play mp3s trough the head unit i guess, and then when my car throws a code i wanna just plug the lap top in and see whats happening.

[89IROC&RS]

OHHHHH ok, well you did say you wanted to do all three things, how was i supposed to know you wanted to do it three different ways *digs out copy of karma sutra*.....

[92zcamaroperson]

With those diagnostic link connectors can you view real time readings with a laptop while just driving around?