since it uses the FT232RL, it should be a quality, long-lasting unit. It was previously called Assembly Line Communications Link or ALCL. attach a male OBD1 connector (for $15 plus shipping from, or i potentially have an overseas supplier that has a cable that can be used after some tweaking for a little under $9 shipped) and you have a fully functional and professional enough looking cable.Īnyways, tested at 8192 and it works flawlessly. Assembly Line Diagnostic Link or ALDL is a proprietary on-board diagnostics system developed by General Motors before the standardization of OBD-2. put it in a radioshack project box for like $3(since this came with it's own USB cable) and you're out the door with a USB ALDL cable for just under $12. Connect the ALDL cable to your vehicle diagnostic port. Using a file manager application, copy your ADX file into the /ALDLdroid/adx directory.
#GM ALDL CABLE INSTALL#
Now, assuming you can get ahold of a male ALDL connector or just use the bare pins for whatever reason, you'll have 2 or 4 quick solder joints to make and then you're done. Once yourve found it, the rest is easy Install the ALDLdroid application from Google Play. then soldering into the solder cups of a DB9 connector? also a pain.
#GM ALDL CABLE DRIVER#
Also included is a driver for our 2X80S scan tool, so.
#GM ALDL CABLE PDF#
It includes a set of pdf files for diagnosing GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Nissan and Toyota OBD I vehicles (from our site).
OBD1 Male to OBD2 16 Pin Female Connector Adapter Cable Diagnostic Tool Scanner. This is a complied CD of the best GM OBD I open source software that gives you the mechanic an edge in repairing the vehicle properly. ever built a MAX232 on proto boards? they're a pain. 12 Pin OBD1 to 16 Pin OBD2 Adapter Cable for GM Diagnostic Scanner US Seller.
#GM ALDL CABLE SERIAL#
So anyways, before this i was using Parallax 28030 units, which are serial->USB adapters, so i converted the 8192 stuff(basically TTL?) to serial using a MAX232 circuit, then converted serial to USB using the Parallax 28030. connect the RXD and TXD pins together (solder would be the preferred method), then connect that circuit to the ALDL pin M, then connect the ground pin on the converter board to the ground pin in the ALDL connector (pin A). also passes the tunerpro "test for cable" when unplugged from the car, not something i'm used to with my current cable. with the Uber-easy DIY USB ALDL Cable posted: RobertISaar. just went and tested it on the MC, works great. :homer:Īnd when it comes to homebrew hardware, simple is always good. Q - Can I get a version of the 16 pin cable with the switchable 10K O resistor?Ī - No, GM never required the 10K ohm resistor on the 16 Pin OBD1 vehicles and thus my 16 Pin cable has none.Let me know if that link doesn't work, but it's what i bought a few weeks ago.Īnyways, this convenient little piece of hardware allows you to hook up to a 8192 baud ECM with 2 wires. If you have questions on the 10K ohm resistor contact me. On MOST ECMs the 10K ohm resistor either does not affect the ECM operation, OR the 10K ohm resistor is needed for data flow. Q - Why would I want to disable the resistor?Ī - On a few select ECMs the 10K O resistor is not needed for the data flow but does alter the idle speed and timing. Q - Can I disable the 10K ohm A-B resistor?Ī - Yes the 10K resistor can be switched off on the 12 Pin version. Q - Does this cable include the 10K ohm A-B resistor needed on many 12 Pin 160 Baud ECMs? Q.- Will this work with my 94-95 6.5 Turbo-Diesel?Ī - Yes it will however you will have to download and use GMTD Scan Basic (free) or GMTD Scan Tech ($) from Make sure you order the cable that fits your cars connector.
The first Holden V6 Commodore to have an ALDL connector was the VN model introduced in late 1988. The VN Commodore ALDL Connector and Signals. GM used 12 pin OBD1 type and 16 pin OBD2 type connectors on 94 & 95 vehicles. Some of this information may also apply to other GM and Nissan vehicles that use a different connector but the same 160 baud data format when the ECU in set to 'vehicle service mode' (described later).
Q - Will this cable work with my 94/95 3800 OBD1.5?Ī - Yes it will. There are 3 things needed to access the diagnostic data stream from a GM based On Board Diagnostic 1 ( OBD1 ) system on your 1982 - 1995 car or truck.ġ - A laptop PC with an available USB portģ - A software program running with the correct stream definition for your car or truck