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 shaun... |
Bluetooth
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 :thumb:
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Can this be done with the obd port on a P1?
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Obd11
Not sure mate I just no it works on new age and classics after 98 so can't help yah there ;)
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Cheers mate. Thought I once read somewhere the classic and newage port differ, could be wrong though. More research I think.
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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 |
Obd11
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 |
+1 for android torque here.
I love it myself. |
I use the PLX Kiwi 2, which is wifi. Wifi is faster than Bluetooth and works flawlessly on my iPhone with Dash Command. I leave mine connected all the time as the Kiwi will sleep. :)
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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 |
Originally Posted by acemodder
(Post 10914795)
+1 for android torque here.
I love it myself. what would you say is the most useful info to come from the torque app? I heard the boost gauge is handy but no oil temp? Phil |
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 |
Originally Posted by PhilWrx100
(Post 10916184)
sorry for hijack..,
what would you say is the most useful info to come from the torque app? I heard the boost gauge is handy but no oil temp? Phil 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 ;) |
Originally Posted by b11fyn
(Post 10920720)
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 Have you tried this yet as i was looking for one to pair to the iPhone also :wonder: Can you report back what you think please :) Cheers bud :thumb: |
Originally Posted by stevie1982
(Post 10916149)
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 thanks in advance |
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 |
thanks pal, i was just about to post the link to the same ebay ad. will get it ordered now
thanks again mate |
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.... |
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 |
Obd2
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 :thumb:
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Originally Posted by Lenny Warren
(Post 10915272)
I use the PLX Kiwi 2, which is wifi. Wifi is faster than Bluetooth and works flawlessly on my iPhone with Dash Command. I leave mine connected all the time as the Kiwi will sleep. :)
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
(Post 10931044)
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 |
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... |
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 |
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.... |
Originally Posted by Neils wrx
(Post 10934587)
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.... |
I'm thinkiing of buying a adaptor so you can display the dash commander app from your iphone to my double din headunit. Just trying to find a decent adaptor
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Originally Posted by coleman
(Post 10934601)
What wireless adaptor do you use?
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