OBD Bluetooth adapter and app?

[phil750]

Hi All,

Anyone tried one of these OBD2 bluetooth adapters, that work with the "Torque" app on android?
Seen someone show me one attatched to a MG and seems fairly cool, shows turbo boost etc...

Wondered if anyone tried one, seen several on ebay but not sure which one to go for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELM327-To...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a9272321f

Not had a look for the connector but im guessing it will be under the steering column somewhere.

 

[Biker]

I bought THIS one and use it with the Touch Scan app (its free)

 

[Chopsy]

I've used one in other cars, they are very good and can provide several readings. I've used Dash Command which is pretty good.

 

[Ant]

I've had an OBDLink one for a while now - works well with Torque, DashCommand, etc. Recently used it for reading fault codes on a friend's Fiesta to find out why the engine management light kept coming on - turned out the catalyst efficiency was below the threshold.

The connector on the Leon is under the dash, just to the right of the steering column. Not covered up at all.

Most of the adapters out there do the same thing to be honest, but I've heard quite a few people complaining about poor quality and reliability with the <£10 eBay ones, but some others last for ages. Luck of the draw on those, really.

 

[AndrewJB]

I had the set up for my MK2 LCR and it worked fine.

 

[Crafoo]

Used the same thing on my old mk4 Ibiza, great little bit of kit for the money.

 

[leon1p]

I had one in the mk2 but bought a super micro one for the mk3 as the normal one would stick out. Elandpower ones seem good http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...200_QL40&qid=1403559709&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

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[phil750]

thanks all, taken the plunge and gone for a £10 "mini" one.

Once i get it i will let you all know how it goes, give some screenshots of it working etc...

 

[niggle]

What a coincidence!

My "NewNow ODB II Scan Mini" arrived today. Purchased from a UK supplier on ebay for the princely sum of £5.29, including delivery. Ordered late Monday evening, dispatched yesterday and delivered today.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321370571723

I downloaded the free version of the Torque app onto my Nexus 7 tablet and had a quick go. It appears to let me see and clear stored fault codes (none reported) which was my main requirement. The real-time instrumentation seems to report sensible values as well.

Word to the wise: The device is powered even when the ignition is off and the key removed and the bluetooth pairing code is public knowledge. I am not sure if it is possible to control the central locking or flash the ECU via this device but I am not prepared to take any chances. I would be annoyed if someone else simply wiped any stored fault codes before I got chance to view them.

 

[leon1p]

As soon as i turn off the ignition torque loses the connection.

 

[AndrewJB]

Of course it will.. the OBD2 port becomes dead.

 

[leon1p]

Hence no chance of some passer by connecting while you are in tesco shopping..

 

[AndrewJB]

Yep. Hence why VCDS will only connect with ignition on.

 

[Crafoo]

This was the reason all those top end beemers were getting stolen, the port was live when the car was off.

 

[AndrewJB]

try scanning VCDS with ignition off... it wont work

 

[Crafoo]

try scanning VCDS with ignition off... it wont work

Correct but not on the older bmw's,

 

[dj_troopa]

I just bought the ELM327 device on Ebay and received yesterday. If you're an Apple user please make sure the ELM327 device is WIFI and NOT the bluetooth version! ELM327 bluetooth does not work with Apple products as i found out yesterday (damn it!) I downloaded the DashCommand app yesterday and purchased the ELM327 wifi version off Ebay today.

The bluetooth version will only work with your Apple product if it is jailbroken!

Search for 'ELM327 wifi'. It's like £11 something free delivery.

Thought i'd add this so noone orders the wrong one like i did and waste time. Back to the Leon Mk2 section i go! lol