[comp.misc] Car computer Interrogator

proteus@sideways.gen.nz (Proteus) (05/25/91)

I am interested in finding out if there is some software allready written 
that can handle interfacing with car computers. I have heard that alot of 
the new cars have these, and when in need of service, they simply plug 
into a computer and all the details of the cars performance, faults etc 
are "downloaded" and analysed. I cant imagine what format the information 
would be in, and wouldnt know where to start if i was to have a program 
written to do the job. This software (if available) would preferably be 
for the IBM machine but i would still be keen on hearing about any others 
available.
 
thanks in advance for any info.
 
proteus@sideways.gen.nz