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How to Download or Update ELM327 Drivers
Update the driver via the manufacturer’s CD
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Updated onJuly 23, 2024
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Resolve multiple Windows PC issues and speed up your PC effortlessly with specialized software.
ELM327 is a popular OBD-II interface that allows vehicle owners and mechanics to diagnose car issues. However, you need drivers installed on your computer to use this device. Therefore, we will discuss the steps to download and install the ELM327 driver on your PC.
Also, you can check our guide aboutthe best car design softwarefor Windows 11.
What is ELM327?
ELM327 is a small computer chip used as aCar Diagnostic Toolthat allows vehicle technicians to read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from a car’s onboard computer (ECU). It is also software that reports vehicle malfunctions.
Furthermore, the ELM327 chip communicates with the vehicle’s ECU through a standard OBD-II port and converts the data into a format that can be read and understood by a computer.
The chip can be in the OBD-II diagnostic tools, including Bluetooth adapters, USB devices, and standalone scan tools.
How can I download or update ELM327 drivers?
1. Download the ELM327 driver
The above step will aid in installing the ELM327 driver for Windows 10 and 11 using the computer CD-ROM.
You can proceed with the step below if you see a yellow marking next to Prolific USB-to-Serial Command Port. Alternatively, follow this guide to learnhow to fix CD-ROM not workingon Windows.
2. Installing Prolific USB-to-Serial Command Port driver
Manually updating the USB-to-Serial Command Port will help fix the yellow marking error. Thus, check our guide onhow to install drivers manuallyon Windows.
In addition, you can read aboutthe software you can use to check car historyon your computer. Also, we have a detailed article onthe best driver update softwareto download for your PC.
If you have further questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
