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Old 28 September 2011, 11:10 AM
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELM327-OBD...ht_4586wt_1185

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-FAULT-...ht_2859wt_1185

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foxwell-NT...#ht_2218wt_952

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autel-MS50...#ht_2564wt_952

Above are the ones I'm considering. I've got an iPhone and quite like the idea of a bluetooth one but not sure whether that would work? If so can you recommend an app?

If not the bluetooth option then I'm not sure whether to go for the more expensive reader that shows live data. Just want to keep an eye on things every so often. Don't want any expensive rebuilds!

Thanks.
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I got one of these new for £40ish from fleabay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTEL-MAXI...item27b8c37724

Works a treat even logs loads of parameters and shows live data graphs etc. Has read and reset all codes I have had no problems so far.
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Bluetooth version ( ELM327 ) with "Torque" app works great. The ELM327 is only about £20 on ebay
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Originally Posted by BrownPantsRacing
I got one of these new for £40ish from fleabay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTEL-MAXI...item27b8c37724

Works a treat even logs loads of parameters and shows live data graphs etc. Has read and reset all codes I have had no problems so far.
That's a great price, from Hong Kong/China?

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Bluetooth version ( ELM327 ) with "Torque" app works great. The ELM327 is only about £20 on ebay
Thanks. Android only though I assume and I have iPhone?
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Anyone else tried this? I have installed Torque and bought a Bluetooth OBD2 Dongle, but it doesnt appear to work. I would be interested to know if anyone else has tried it and hasnt/has experienced any issues. Thanks, Rob
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I borrowed one and downloaded the Torque software on my HTC took a bit of messing to synch but worked a treat, been meaning to get one, might put it on my list to santa..... although the mrs isnt to hot on ebay lol
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This is the one i used
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELM327-OBD...d=282898474347

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Originally Posted by Fleetster
I borrowed one and downloaded the Torque software on my HTC took a bit of messing to synch but worked a treat, been meaning to get one, might put it on my list to santa..... although the mrs isnt to hot on ebay lol
What issues did you have with the sync?

I cant get this one to sync

Rob

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Thats the same one I bought
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Originally Posted by Rob Day
Anyone else tried this? I have installed Torque and bought a Bluetooth OBD2 Dongle, but it doesnt appear to work. I would be interested to know if anyone else has tried it and hasnt/has experienced any issues. Thanks, Rob
Hello mate i've got the torque app and a cheap £14 bluetooth sender off ebay working on my galaxy ace, works perfect there are some bits that have no data like oil temp but loads of stuff that work like air fuel ratio, water temp, intake press and temp, boost etc etc
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Originally Posted by Rob Day
What issues did you have with the sync?

I cant get this one to sync

Rob



Thats the same one I bought
IIRC I had to turn my phone off and back on then turn the blootooth back on and search a couple of times until my phone found the device
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Cheers for the replies guys, I'll have one last play before giving up!

Rob
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