DIY Consult Data logger for free or 108 dollars unlimited logging

[TheTruth]

I thought this bit of info might be useful.

This is a fantastic and affordable tool for the NISSAN enthusiast. It plugs into your Nissan diagnostics port and gives real time display data on your laptop. It can be used for a wide range of problem solving, as well as monitoring engine performance and upgrades. Software can then be used for acceleration testing.

Ideal for:* The enthusiast who wants to learn more about their car’s performance and upgrade effectiveness!* The owner who wishes to avoid expensive dealer charges can read your own service codes!!* The racer/drifter who needs more out of their car!!!* The mechanic who needs a comprehensive diagnostics tool for Nissans!!!!

The software has been tested on:*NX2000 (SR20DE)*240SX S13,S14, S15 (SR20DET, KA24DE)*Altima (KA24DE)*Maxima A32 (VQ30DE)*Micra K11 (CG13DE/CG10DE)*NX/NXR Coupe (SR20DE)*Pulsar N14 (GA16DE), N14 (SR20DE), GTi (SR18DE)*Sentra B13 SE-R(SR20DE) Functions:

Setup Setup is easy and flexible. Changeable values include:

* the colour and look of your data display

*wheel size corrections for more accurate speed trials

* which gauge shows where on the data display page

* choose degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, Km or Miles

*flexible comm port setup

*Automatically test your car for appropriate data locations

Active tests Adjust base settings while driving:

*timing

*change engine temp

*AAC valve

*IACV valve*air/fuel mixture

* turn variable cam timing on/off

* turn fuel pump on/off

* turn cylinder spark on/off

Advanced functions

* Read the ROM data from your ECU

*Test your cars performance with a very flexible speed trial. Dial in your own trigger speed, or use one of the preset ones, press start and go! When the nominated speed is reached the timer stops. Made accurate by tire size correction settings.

*Get into the heart of your ECU and watch data at address locations change. Record their min/max values along the way.

Data logging

*Record your cars vitals with the datalog feature. Easy to setup and start, any parameter that is recognized can be recorded. Go for as long as you like, only limited to your laptops free memory.

And for those of you who have swapped out engines and dont have the port hooked up it is only a 5 wire connection. 3 for the ecu 1 gound and 1 for a switched 12 volt source.If we have any programers here maybe you could get it to read a wideband.

[crzycav86]

ok.

where can i get one or read more about it?

[TheOne]

ok.

where can i get one or read more about it?

+1

[Frozen240]

How is the data from the datalogging function displayed? Is it all in numerical form or does it have a graphing function?

What would it take to datalog the aftermarket wideband?

[1WheelWonder]

Oh, your such a tease, you need a spanking.

[fiznat]

This sounds alot like an advertisment-- I dont see any information at all about how to "DIY." Maybe half of your post is missing or something? Explain yourself! lol

[Iamjohnhayes]

wouldn't a diy explain like what it is rather than what it does and where the hell do you get it or the parts to make it?

[Florida240sx]

It's the nissan consult on ebay. The real company that makes them is based in australia. You can buy units form them. They also have instructions on how to do it yourself. It cost like $80 in supplies IIRC. Involves soldering etc. Mine as well give them the extra money so You don't mess up.

[fiznat]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

meh

[Florida240sx]

Trying to buy one right now. Want to know what my timing is.

[Jookmasta]

i think the initial post needs to be edited cuz the copy and paste that he did doesnt actually say what the product is or how to make it or where to get it from.....................looks interesting tho.

i just looked at the ebay thing...................who wants to be the guinea pig?

[gore]

what is it anyways just a chord, with software for your laptop? 144$$?! psha

[TheTruth]

I lokked into this and shipping for the consult cable from plms is 108 dollars.The guy emailed me yesterday.He told me you can turn on individual components in the engine bay and adjust certain parameters including engine timing.The reason i put this up was because ithink this would be a useful tool for alot those guys i always here saying my car runs funny need help.Now maybe this will help you figure out why.I did a ka-e to de swap and i'm relocating my conult plug closer to the so i can run the cable up into the glove box and leave it hooked up.So when it's crunch time and something f's up i'll have my laptop there in the pass showing me what the deal is.If you are an electrical guru you can make a consult cable yourself.The schematic is on the plms website.If you have a turbo car you should have a datalogger doesnt have to be a consult cable but something.I am not working for them either, i just thought this would be useful.Oh and i got the daughter board from them and it does the job so i'm passing the info on.

[TheTruth]

screenshot http://300zx-twinturbo.com/conzult/sxscrnshts.htm works with s13 and s14

[TheTruth]

screenshot datascan version

[TheTruth]

schematic from plms for consult cable

[TheTruth]

data registry

[TheTruth]

consult protocol.for you software gurus. From plms

[TheTruth]

Now if you can DIY let me know because i want the stupid thing to read a wideband and its killing me.It only tells you what the narrow.

[Iamjohnhayes]

i have never actually seen a data log of someones timing but is it supossed to be that "spaztic" looking or is that part of your problems?

[Iamjohnhayes]

ok i just noticed something. it says on the ebay auction that it can "change engine temps" im sorry but thats bogus there is no way your ecu can change your engine temp b/c that is for the most part controlled by your thermostat which is def. not ecu controlled.

[TheTruth]

i think thats the reason you go to UTI.You have much to learn in the way of young grass hopper.A) i have no problems. B)It should have been engine temp reaction. i copied and pasted from a copy and paste so that is the end result. C) your thermostat and ECU in reality have nothing to do with eachother.Its not electronic in nature doesnt send or recieve it just reacts D)timing is handled by the ECU so yes it will be crazy at times.It all depends on the car.This one was an R33.There are a few parameters that arent up there that can make an ECU flip engine temp,tps,afr etc.

[TheTruth]

certain things do come on at certain temps.Did you gradute UTI.Just aquestion no direspect implied.

[Jookmasta]

i dont know what u mean by it won't read the wideband? do u have a wideband sensor? it is not the same o2 sensor that comes from factory on the obd 1 cars.................also, this seems nifty as the only thing i know most people here on this board need it for is to look at timing and engine temps. do u have the product?

[TheTruth]

I'm not stupid i own an LC-1(if u don't know don't ask) and i'm trying to merge it with the consult and thats what i need a programmer(someone who speaky computer language) for i've got 3 different types of freeware but none of them read a wide band and that young grasshopper is my dilema.If someone could figure this out what else would you need? Really what else. it would be the end all data logger for free.240 sites would lose money.You can get laptops that run the freeware all day on ebay for under 200. 800mhz intel is overkill.Someone out there has to see the posibilities. WTF would i need a LC-1 for if my could read it off of a modified consult cable.Someone agree with me please.I feel the sceptics closing in on me but like Divinci i see the light even when others dont.I know there is an engineer out there. Help

[TheTruth]

This sounds alot like an advertisment-- I dont see any information at all about how to "DIY." Maybe half of your post is missing or something? Explain yourself! lol

Did you not read the title DIY break it down for you ( Do IT and the key to linking these 3 simple but import letters together YOURSELF) Come on when people here speculations such as that they think of the thread as anything esle but useful.Thats disrespect towards me and others who are reading this.All consul updates , info or ideas please speak your mind go ahead its ok

[Jookmasta]

hold on there sailor................first off u didnt mention that u had an lc-1 so how would i know? hence y i asked. and of course, mr computer genius, um last time i checked, u can run two separate windows on a windows desktop. maybe one for this software and one for the lc-1 software that's reading out or datalogging the info from the lc-1.............

i see where it would be nice to have it all in one program but u should just be happy to be able to read off the info ur currently reading off from it. i mean once u have the info, that's when u can make adjustments based on whatever data u logged......... as for 240 sites losing money, u obviously make no sense. a free datalogger doesnt quite hurt 240 sites IMO.

as for ur comment about the DIY, sorry but here at NICO, we are use to seeing pics of step by step instructions for a DIY thread. maybe we are spoiled or maybe that's just how the DIY threads are done here.



edit: after re-reading ur initial post, u merely presented an idea or u just copy and pasted whatever was in an auction. there is no instructions, there is no description of what to do. only a description of what the thing should do.

[TheTruth]

sorry but here at NICO, we are use to seeing pics of step by step instructions for a DIY thread. maybe we are spoiled or maybe that's just how the DIY threads are done here.

If you look closely there are a few files above this post all info is described there.So it is DIY if you can read and understand a schematic if you can't you should get help on putting it together.And really who says sailor Whats wrong with copy and paste did you want me to type the whole thing out.Are you mental?Everthing is spread out in plain english.Tu habla espanol

i dont know what u mean by it won't read the wideband? do u have a wideband sensor? it is not the same o2 sensor that comes from factory on the obd 1 cars.................also, this seems nifty as the only thing i know most people here on this board need it for is to look at timing and engine temps. do u have the product?

If you are asking me a question why would you try to"explain" what one does.Sounds fishy but i'll let it ride.

and of course, mr computer genius, um last time i checked, u can run two separate windows on a windows desktop. maybe one for this software and one for the lc-1 software that's reading out or datalogging the info from the lc-1:badboy

Are you getting pissy with me. almost feels like you are upset by your wording.Really grow up.The LC-1 isnt a data logger.The LM-1 is.All your statements sound like questions.I'm only here to help.I'm looking for help.I guess i should have slightly changed the title and stated that i want to expand an existing program.Just to make you happy i'll make a consult cable and post picks and speed this thing up so one of you software gurus can make us some software.Jooks no more words like we,us and ours in your statements.It makes it seem as if i'm not a part of the community.The army loves nico too.Still

[Jookmasta]

well the lc-1 uses logworks so u should be able to record ur data with that software. no u cant datalog it versus other parameters like a zeitronix but i know this. well no one said ur not part of the community, but im sure u've read one of the DIY's in the sticky at the top of this forum. if so, u should know what im referring to. as for sailor, its called sarcasm lol.

as for copying and pasting, what im referring to is ur initial post. u posted up directions like after 10 people posted comments so i think it would've made sense to add those schematics to the first post as it would make the reader of the thread understand what ur talking about from the get go. yes i can understand a schematic by the way. u have a good idea but i think u could just readjust the initial post to make it more understandable from the get go if u get my drift.

[nissanfanatic]

Quote »i always here saying my car runs funny need help[/quote]Quote »You have much to learn in the way of young grass hopper.[/quote]You're the one who's car is running poorly, so it is you who has much to learn.