Scan Cable

[nutjobrob]

Hi Guys,
Been lurking for a while. Bought a '94 ECSB Z-71 a couple months ago and am wanting to get a scanner or scan cable.
I'm looking at this:
http://www.amazon.com/GM-12-pin-ALDL-Scan-Cable/dp/B000PUC8MS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3SYLVK7R5VYS2&s=merchant-items&qid=1299977909&sr=1-1
Anyone had any experience with this? Is it for all intents and purposes as functional as a live scanner if I use the freebie software? I know how to use the jumper to get the codes from the car now, but I'm looking for more data.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rob

 

[Sully]

i have no idea.... but I am in here to watch for an answer

 

[BigRedChvy355]

You have to download a driver to make the cable work. Go to Moates.net and you'll have all your questions answered.

 

[nutjobrob]

Will do. Thank you.