If you need a diagram of the connector it's available in the '94 FSM posted here. The connection just to the right of my thumb is 12v power. Upper right is ground, below that is data. The black wire on the right is the ground the purple behind it is the data wire. Here's the ALDL connector unscrewed from under the steering column and pulled down so that I can get at the connections. Here's the module wired up and on my bench.
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I won't go into the details of wiring it up, since that's available at the DieselPlace forum. Other versions are available Newegg has one for $6 for example.
#ALDL TO USB CABLE SERIAL#
I bought the FT232RL USB To Serial Adapter Module on Ebay, and bought the same one listed in the forum. That site is for the 6.5 Chevy diesel, but I thought I would try it in my '93 Geo. Then I came across this site to create your own ALDL to USB converter. I've wanted to play around with these programs but couldn't justify the cost of the ALDL cable, often near $50.
#ALDL TO USB CABLE FOR FREE#
Software to communicate with the ALDL is available for free at RhinoPower,, and possibly with some work at TunerPro.
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We include MMCD and Tuner Logger.ġ.Pre-1996, OBD1 cars have an Assembly Line Diagnostics Link (ALDL) under the steering column. Works with TunerPro RT, PalmĮmulator/MMCD, TMO, Tuner Pro, and EvoScan. High quality cable and components for long life.ĪLL CABLES ARE TESTED 100% WORKING 100% BRAND NEW BY DSM CABLES MMCD will work on the Palm Emulator with any Windows OS (XP, W7, 32&64bit).
#ALDL TO USB CABLE PC#
TUNER LOGGER PC LOGGING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS® - Requires OS to be 32bit XP. Software containing the free MMcd (Windows Palm Emulator XP/W7/W8/32+64bit), and Tuner Logger(WINDOW XP) logging programs. The pinouts are included with the README file included when this item is purchased. General Motors implemented both a 5-pin connector and a 12-pin connector. For Suburu, you will need to use EVOSCAN as that is the only ALDL software that will work for Suburu.ĪLDL PIN OUTS There are 3 different ALDL ODBI pin outs. If you are looking for an ALDL diagnostic cable and are want to use it for other vehicles besides Mitsubishi, you may need to purchase a scanning software tool. This diagnostic cable will work for GM, MITSUBISHI, KIA, DAEWOO, SUBURU, etc. The MMCD will work with KIA's and other models that were DSM motors.
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The MMCD software is made specifically for Mitsubishi vehicles. Car manufacturers outside of the USA did not have to conform with these new regulations and still produced vehicles with the older ODBI connections.
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It was originally introduced in 1996 but most car manufacturers did not adopt the new technology. These include vehicles built into the 2000's. This diagnostic cable will work with any ALDL compatible ECU. Logs: RPMs, Injector Pulse Width, Knock Count,O2v, Throttle Position, Injector Duty Cycle, Timing, Coolant Temp, Air Temp,Barometric Pressure, ISC position, Low-Med-High Fuel Trims, MAF airflow, and More! Also allows you to read and clear any Check Engine Light Codes!Ĭompatible with 90-94 Eclipse, Talon, Laser, Galant VR4, 90-93 3000GT/Stealth, KIA, Deawoo, GM, etc. Use this DSM CABLES datalogger cable to connect to your odb1 car connection. PALM AND PC - WINDOWS® LOGGING COMPATIBILITY - USB VERSION NOW INCLUDED: TUNER LOGGER PC LOGGING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS®