WHAT IS ELANSCAN PLEASE?? (SORRY I'M NEW)

[Luke - the elanimal]

Ok, ive heard many people talking elan scan but dont have a clue what it is really.

Im under the impression its some software that you use to run diagnostics on my elan?? i have a laptop etc so would it be easy for me to use? where does the computer plug in etc?

or is it something you only use if the car is chipped etc?

i think i need 'elanscan for dummies'

can anyone make things more understandable for young newbies pleeease?

[ailwyn]

Elanscan for Dummies:

1. Elanscan is software that runs on a PC for getting diagnostic info from the ECU
2. Your PC/Laptop connects to the ECU via an interface cable:
http://www.lotuselancentral.com/forum/v ... &start=280
3. The cable will connect to the serial or USB port and the ALDL (ECU) port in the car, which can be found behind the glovebox.

Ailwyn

[Luke - the elanimal]

hi if idecide to look into the elanscan thing, where would i buy it from? and would it come with connection wires and instructions?

all the best.

[dapinky]

Thats the nice thing about being on a friendly forum - the software is free - downloadable from ESM's website. It's only a small file so doesn't take up much time/space - but is invaluable in dianosing many/most problems with the engine.

Geoffsmith makes up the cables, but he is away on hols until 13th August.

If you click the link Ailwyn provided, it'll take you to the thread where you can append you name to the long list of people wishing to buy/have bought said cable. (so it doesn't get burried under other posts, perhaps a short PM to geoff may be advisable for when he returns).

If you want to see what the program can do, it is worth downloading the software and then opening up a few of the posted elanscan files - it will give you some idea of what either a fault or a no-fault one should look like.

[paulrwebster]

i think i need 'elanscan for dummies'

can anyone make things more understandable for young newbies pleeease?

Unbelievably, there is an Elanscan for Dummies volume that has just been released, giving full detail of how to operate and interpret the Elanscan software. Let me know if you have difficulty obtaining it and I will try to help you out.

[ailwyn]

Paul,

Beware, you probably will get deluged with requests for copies.

Ailwyn

[Dave Eds]

Luke

Get yourself here with your laptop



http://www.lotuselancentral.com/forum/v ... highlight=



Tues 21st August at

The Crown Inn
8 Duck St
Elton
Peterborough
PE8 6RQ

[rip]

Luke,
East Mids meets are well worth going to. I met up with the guys for the first time on Sunday and will definitely be up for another meet soon.
I should be able to make the Peterborough meet, although probably not until around 7.30 at the earliest. I will try to remember my laptop & ALDL cable, although I am sure that I will not be the only one.

[rip]

Luke,
I forgot to mention that you will be amazed at what data the ECU is aware of. It knows (& tells Elanscan) just about everything that can affect its performance.

[Luke - the elanimal]

awesome help guys thanks ever so much.

I'll try and make the peterborough meet.

Will be downloading the programme soon and putting my message in for the cables.

thanks again for your help......wasnt expecting y'all to be so helpfull so quickly

all the best.

[Dave Eds]

and if you need a cable whilst Geoff makes yours let me know - I'll lend you one

[Luke - the elanimal]

i think i need 'elanscan for dummies'

can anyone make things more understandable for young newbies pleeease?

Unbelievably, there is an Elanscan for Dummies volume that has just been released, giving full detail of how to operate and interpret the Elanscan software. Let me know if you have difficulty obtaining it and I will try to help you out.

hahahahahahahaaa nicely done!

[GeoffSmith]

Couldn't have done it better myself Paul.

[Gary]

I'll have one of those free cables !!

[Paul.P]

I'll have one of those free cables !!

Perhaps your the dummie, Gary ?

[GeoffSmith]

I'll have one of those free cables !!

Just as soon as you pay for the book Gary.