OBD2 Wifi or Bluetooth adapter
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OBD2 Wifi or Bluetooth adapter
Hi all,
i have been toying with the idea of fitting a OBD2 adapter & connecting it to my iphone 4, but was woundering which would be the best to use, wifi or blutooth?
also any feedback on what you guys have done.
thanks
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i have been toying with the idea of fitting a OBD2 adapter & connecting it to my iphone 4, but was woundering which would be the best to use, wifi or blutooth?
also any feedback on what you guys have done.
thanks
shaun...
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Hi Shaun I use elm 327 interface supports all obd11 protocols Bluetooth works excellent you can get them off eBay for about £11 I run mine through an old dell streak 5 phone
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IIRC the bluetooth one does not work with the iPhone due to Apples limited bluetooth connectivity
I currently have the bluetooth OBD dongle in my mondeo that connects to my android phone and runs torque - I have honestly not found a better app than torque on android for this
I currently have the bluetooth OBD dongle in my mondeo that connects to my android phone and runs torque - I have honestly not found a better app than torque on android for this
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Yeh I run torque on android cant fault it I had a spare dell phone ideal so I've done away with my eboost 2 clocks and replaced it with torque on android happy days
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i built a slide in mount for my phone in the mong-deo of boom - it is amazing how handy torque is
Plus with the bluetooth reach it means that when the car is idling for hours at shows to keep the stereo going i can monitor the engine from outside the car
Plus with the bluetooth reach it means that when the car is idling for hours at shows to keep the stereo going i can monitor the engine from outside the car
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Hi guys thanks for the replies, yep it's true u can only use a wifi type obd2 adaptor, coz the Bluetooth one won't link to the iPhone ,, I ordered one off amazon for bout £25,, what is the best app to use with it??? Cheers :-)
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Anyone got the link to the sensor your need to buy so in get the right one. Have a 2010 sti if that makes any difference,
Also will be used with my old HTC or Samsung s3 so which would be best blue tooth or wifi adapter
Also will be used with my old HTC or Samsung s3 so which would be best blue tooth or wifi adapter
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It's from amazon eiiox wifi LAN obd2 code reader for iPhone,pod,pad etc,, elm327 £25.88..
I went for this one because it will work with the wifi on my iPhone iPad etc.
I arrived today & hopefully I will be able to instal it tomoz
Shaun
I went for this one because it will work with the wifi on my iPhone iPad etc.
I arrived today & hopefully I will be able to instal it tomoz
Shaun
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It has boost (but i have a gauge anyway)
Intake temp
Coolant temp (there is already a gauge on your dials but has no numbers to indicate)
Exhaust temp etc.
HorsePower and Torque is pretty acurate if you put tge correct details and weights of you car in.
0-60 , quarter mile times . Im not convinced yet , but its been wet and public roads etc , but my times have been aweful ! Think there may be a slight lag in the App for it to be acurate or maybe im just rubbish !
You can turn voice on and it tells u when the car is at driving tem , but it must go by coolant as there is no oil sensor so not the best
U can set level warnings (the display flashes when it goes above/below your set limit
The video recorder add on is good for track days or just to feel cool
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thanks in advance
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The elm Bluetooth will work with your htc or galaxy bud, its the frickin I phones that won't support it, they are on eBay
Wireless Car ELM327 OBD2 OBDII Bluetooth Diagnostic Interface Android CAN BUS PC
http://bit.ly/UomuIQ
Wireless Car ELM327 OBD2 OBDII Bluetooth Diagnostic Interface Android CAN BUS PC
http://bit.ly/UomuIQ
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Hi guys,
Well I fitted it yest, iPhone seemed to recognise it, had to input sum IP address for it to pair,,, I had downloaded sum free obd2 apps to see if it would link & rev lite seemed to work,,,,,,,, iobd2 , mobilescan & log works would recognise the wifi.....
So I know need to find out what is the best app to use as some of the are around £40..
Anyone have any apps that they have found that work on their iPhone??
Thanks
Shaun....
Well I fitted it yest, iPhone seemed to recognise it, had to input sum IP address for it to pair,,, I had downloaded sum free obd2 apps to see if it would link & rev lite seemed to work,,,,,,,, iobd2 , mobilescan & log works would recognise the wifi.....
So I know need to find out what is the best app to use as some of the are around £40..
Anyone have any apps that they have found that work on their iPhone??
Thanks
Shaun....
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Guys I got the OBD2 adapter in the post today from the ebay link above. It has come with a cd which I assume has updates or something on it. There are no cables or anything so how do I link the adapter to my pc to update it all
Or do you just plug n play and ignore the cd rom
Thanks in advance
Or do you just plug n play and ignore the cd rom
Thanks in advance
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Hi Steve mine didn't come with a disc all I did was plug straight into the ecu and then Bluetoothed my phone to it download torque to your phone first android app that's if your using android
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Guys I got the OBD2 adapter in the post today from the ebay link above. It has come with a cd which I assume has updates or something on it. There are no cables or anything so how do I link the adapter to my pc to update it all
Or do you just plug n play and ignore the cd rom
Thanks in advance
Or do you just plug n play and ignore the cd rom
Thanks in advance
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hi all,
so basically for me bcoz i have an iphone, i have only 2 options,
1. download the app,, Dash commander obd2 @ £34.99
2. or use Rev @ £27.99.
anyone using these app on an iphone,pod or pad?
thanks
shaun...
so basically for me bcoz i have an iphone, i have only 2 options,
1. download the app,, Dash commander obd2 @ £34.99
2. or use Rev @ £27.99.
anyone using these app on an iphone,pod or pad?
thanks
shaun...
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Cheers Carl, will sort it when I get home, I gather it pulls the power from the car so will automatically turn on when the ignition is switched on.
And also please Excuse the nievety but you couldn't point me in the right direction on the play to connect it to lol
Cheers
And also please Excuse the nievety but you couldn't point me in the right direction on the play to connect it to lol
Cheers
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Just came across this thread. I've just got a wireless adaptor and Dash for the Iphone, all seems too work well, its showing 300 BHP and 286lb in Torque in Sport#.
Need a dry day and a private road for further tests....
Need a dry day and a private road for further tests....
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