Th4neuk Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Hiya, Just been thinking about an obd11 scanner code thingy and wondered if I could get a Bluetooth dongle thing that would plug in? If I can get a app can maybe plug it in on the Stereo to keep an eye etc. saves having to drag the pc out to the car too? Has anyone done this and what dongle/ apps did you use? Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I've got a PC built into my car and used a Bluetooth dongle to my OBDII Bluetooth sender, compared to the App on my phone or tablet it wasn't very good at all the data had about a full second delay on it :( not sure if it's because the PC is in the boot and the dongle in the PC isn't that great which made it slow. But what worked for me best was the Bluetooth sender from eBay and torque pro app on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Ta, Did you get any sender or a specific one? Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I use the following: Kingmansion ELM 327 WiFi Wireless OBD2 scanner (currently £11.75 delivered on Amazon) and OBD Car Doctor - a free iphone app widely available on the app store Does the job nicely :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 No it was just a 327 Bluetooth OBDII sender from eBay and the app. Was about £14 when I bought it their cheaper now :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Cheers guys, Got one off eBay so fingers crossed will arrive ok? Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 It arrived today so can check out if it will work :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Got mine aswell. the iphone will connect to the reader but the app says nothings connected :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Which app are you using? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 LogWorks. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/logworks/id351896392?mt=8 There's no setting or anything in log works and it just won't connect even tried to connect manually and that still didn't work. It works fine with car doctor and I have downloaded a load of the free OBD2 apps to try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 I did the car doctor one ans also bought the dashcmd which is quite nifty (gives you a dash readout through obd :-) Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Bought the DashCmd app as its compatible with my Pioneer head unit. So I can get it on the screen rather than looking at the phone, and all the functions work on the touch screen :) only downside is I cant connect with my new iphone 5 as i have to by a new adapter :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/65-parts-accessories-performance/39426-freessm-complete-access-your-ecm-tcu.html Also worth bearing in mind for my99-08 cars is the free version of the subaru select managment for windows. Super powerfull peice of kit and all you need is a cable from Amazon. I have everything but it wont connect to my car as it still uses the old style ssm. Still when I have time gonna do a propper post For details on tha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/65-parts-accessories-performance/39426-freessm-complete-access-your-ecm-tcu.html Also worth bearing in mind for my99-08 cars is the free version of the subaru select managment for windows. Super powerfull peice of kit and all you need is a cable from amazon. I have everything but it wont connect to my car as it still uses the old style ssm. Still when I have time gonna do a propper post For details on tha Just downloaded the software and ordered a cable (£5.95 inc p+p) so I'll let you know how I get on when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Got my new adapter for the I-phone 5 and will fit it this weekend and test the apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Just got to fit my pioneer Stereo then mine will look like this too :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzer Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Just downloaded the software and ordered a cable (£5.95 inc p+p) so I'll let you know how I get on when it arrives. Hi Shifty - could you tell me which cable you ordered? Did it come from Amazon? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi Shifty - could you tell me which cable you ordered? Did it come from Amazon? Thanks Yes mate got this one and it works just fine http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390665706953?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Just been playing and am a happy bunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzer Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Cheers Shifty - ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisD Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 So what info will i get from a cheap and cheerful elm 327 Bluetooth obd2? (from 2003 Blob Impreza 2.0 Turbo) in terms of real time data (running through android apps btw) (I say cheap and cheerful as the one i have seen from Subaru shops was around £100) Also is there an app to log the data to play back through RaceRender along side my Dash Cam vid, gps and G? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I got one from eBay for £13....then £7 for the DashCMD app. You can configure your own dashes with any data you wish...RPM, MPG, oil temp, boost, speed, fuel rate, est BHP, gear change points etc. You can also log all the data and replay your trip. You can also read errors and reset them. I've found this very helpful...not so much the dashes...found them more of a gimick...but I'm a techie so I like to fiddle [emoji16][emoji15] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisD Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 How do I record them and import the data into racerender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 In Dashcmd you go main menu and start logging...not sure what you can use that for other than DashCmd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisD Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Okay thanks anyway man :) what type of file does it save and where does it save it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimson Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Is it tacky to get the actual gages that hang from the door pillar ?Or is it best to get the app and put it though your phone ?What head unit allow the use of that app ? Thats rather cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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