OBD-II and Port

[nameless00]

I'm wondering if anyone has plugged in an OBD-II reader into their I2 yet? If show what did you use and the software?

I looked for it yet, but where is the port locked?

[JimJohnD]

The connection is just under the dash by your right knee. I'm using AutoTap for Windows. AutoTap - OBDII Diagnostic Scanner

The biggest advantage is you can monitor sensors in realtime or log the information while driving and play it back when you are safely back at the shop. If you watch the little videos you will get a feel for what it can do for you. It isn't the cheapest solution, but it gives you access to everything short of using Honda's diagnostic system.

[nameless00]

I was debating on a cheapie USB one off ebay and a small netbook. It fits perfectly in the back seat pocket of the EX and is hidden.

[JimJohnD]

If you are going the USB to computer route it sounds like you are on the right track. Its kind of fun to watch the 'live' data on the screen (just not while actually driving), that is where a logging feature is good to have. The nice part about a tool like this is it will work with any of the newer cars, back to 1996 I think. Its amazing how much diagnostics one can do without opening the hood. Even if you don't end up wanting to fix it yourself you know what the service guy should be telling you

I just bought an Acer Aspire One D250-1515, in white as an 'update' to an old PalmPilot IIIc. The back seat pocket is a great idea for storage (handy, but out of the way while driving).

[nameless00]

I got my reader today, seems to be workign with the crappy software, will need to find the timme to switch from XP to linux and try to get the complete obd gps logging tool to work. Right now it's doing instant read outs, so i was a passenger in my car while a friend drove it aroud.