Oppie wrote:
> "Fred" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I just bought off ebay one of those little OBD-2 scanners that connect
>> to a notebook computer.
>> This one says ELM327. Version 1.5a.
>> It seems to connect fine to my Ford and Mazda. Too bad
>> about the Saturn. Can't use it there.
>> Its too old and that car just blinks the codes out
>> to the check engine light when there are any.
>> Back to the Mazda. The little airbag light blink a code 26.
>> I assumed this would also be caught by the scan tool but it
>> says there are no trouble codes found. This code must
>> not be a code it gets.
>> The Mazda book says its a connector issue with the left
>> side airbag in the seat-back.
>> Something to look at in the summer.
>> Fred
>>
> If it's a software issue, can you update the program?
> I have the Autotap tool www.autotap.com which connects to the laptop by
> usb. Current price is $50 usd.

Hi Oppie
Well it's up to 1.5a for the firmware on it so there is hope! Maybe I'll
check the web site for this one. It looks just like
the one you have but a different maker.
Fred