hey everyone

a while back i bought 2 bluetooth code readers
i lost mine and my mates one dosent seem to be working on my car anymore so im in the market for a new one

back on my astra we had a thing called an OPCOM which could read codes as well as change all the settings like airbags, activating cruse control, programing keys

is there something like this for the impreza? what readers do you all have?

 

I use a £7 bluetooth OBD adapter with the 'Torque' Android app - think it was £2.50 from play store.

 

Same here

 

thease are the ones i bought befor
im looking for something a bit more though ?

 

im still looking for one off thease. id like one that dose SSM if possible?

 

ELM 327 OBD 11 WI-FI Adapter
Then pair with your given app
Torque
Engine link etc etc

 

VAG OBD lead, Laptop and software,
Gives you logging, Live data and code reading.

 

i think iv got one off them actualy somewhere lol

do Tactrix Openport 2.0 cables read and erase codes?

 

the only one i have found that does ssm is the OBDKEY version, but that is over £100

 

Bought a vag one on ebay for £7 and im using ssm software

 

Can the Bluetooth adapter be left connected to the car? I.e. it won't
flatten the battery?

I got a android phone for Xmas and fancy using it in the car my01 wagon
to view data etc...

Anyone?

 

Anyone confirm my question above?

 

I've had mine connected and left in my car for over a year. Never had any issues with battery drain (except for once leaving my lights on!).

I got the short adapter so that it fits flush and doesn't get in the way, but is tricky to remove quickly.

 

my adapter used to set my alarm off on my astra dude to battery drain

 

Something not right there then as the voltage sensing should only alarm on additional drains once the alarm is set,
If it is set with it plugged in it wouldn't or shouldn't see any voltage change once the car is switched off and the alarm set.

 

Supposedly there are some that don't drain the battery. Not sure if they have an on/off switch or something? Haven't tried leaving mine in for fear of being stranded but might try over the weekend and measure the battery drain.

You're right about the flush fit ones. I have a multitool in my car and have to use the bottle opener blade to remove it.