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Thread: Can AlfaOBD use the MPVI2 hardware?

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    Can AlfaOBD use the MPVI2 hardware?

    Hi all,

    I'm about to buy HP tuners and AlfaOBD - don't suppose AlfaOBD can use the MPVI2 interface that comes with HP Tuners can it?

    Guessing not but figured I'd ask before I have to drop another $75-100 on another interface.

    thank you

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    No MPVI2 cannot be used with AlfaOBD (there is a thread were HP tuner reps confirm this). If you are going to get an OBD interface get an OBDlink version (uses STN not ELM). I run the MX+ only because when I bought it last year it was <$80. Both the MX/MX+ don't need cable adapters to access different buses as the pin switchin is done within the interface.

    Some comparisons between STN and ELM
    https://www.obdsol.com/downloads/stn1110_vs_elm327.pdf

    Comparison between OBDlink LX, MX and MX+
    https://obdplanet.com/obdlink-mx-vs-...ink-lx-review/

    OBDlink datasheet
    https://www.scantool.net/downloads/98/stn1100-frpm.pdf

    Although if you are going to use the interface in an attempt to sniff the CAN bus, you will still run into buffer issues.

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    I have the OBDlink LX, and very pleased with it.

    Used it for when i had my "fiat" Jeep renegade, and now for using AlfaOBD on my Ram.
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    I always recommend the MX or MX+ as they don't require an external adapter cable to do any pin switching to access a difference bus. In fact, alfa will prompt you that if you are not using an MX interface that you will need to swap certain pins...or something like that.

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    Does any scanner app work with HP Tuner?