Obd2 scanner?

[MrsZR7]

Does anyone know of an obd2 scanner and app that works with the iPhone and protege5?
I've currently got a CEL on, but once that's sorted, I'd like to have something to monitor other things...fuel mileage, for starters.


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[azuelke]

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/engine-link-obd-ii-vehicle/id591557194?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dashcommand-obd-ii-gauge-dashboards/id321293183?mt=8

All you need is one of those and an OBD II bluetooth dongle.

 

[MrsZR7]

Awesome! Now are there any iPhone users who recommend a Bluetooth dongle that works and won't cost an arm and a leg?
My boyfriend bought the same dongle that a few of his android-user friends bought, and his won't work in his '08 Explorer or in my car. I don't know what kind of cars the other guys drive, but wondered if it's a Ford problem? Mazda and Ford have that Ford family link, right?


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[MrsZR7]

Just bought this last night...

Xseries Auto™ Elm327 WIFI Wirless OBD2 Car Diagnostic Reader Scanner Scan Tool fo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

Keeping my fingers crossed this works. There were a few other ones for apple products that were very close to $100, but I just don't have that kind of cash to spend.


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[azuelke]

99% of adapters with the Elm327 chip work with torque for android. I bought one off of ebay for less than that and haven't had any problems.

 

[MrsZR7]

It's not the app that's as much in question as which Bluetooth OBD dongle to use. I have an iPhone and they tend to be picky when it comes to Bluetooth pairing.


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[Kedis82ZE8]

If you get one of the ELM models make sure it is Wifi and not BT when used with an iPhone. BT models seem to have issues IIRC.

 

[MrsZR7]

It might be wifi but I was actually searching for Bluetooth. Here's the description, copied and pasted here from my Amazon order:
Xseries Auto Elm327 WIFI Wirless OBD2 Car Diagnostic Reader Scanner Scan Tool for Iphone iPad iOS PC Android supports all OBD-II protocols.It is used to read diagnose trouble codes, clear trouble codes and detect fuel pressure and so on. Xseries Auto Scan Advanced OBD2 Bluetooth Scan Tool (must have TORQUE APP ANDROID or similar)Support all OBDII protocols as follows:
ISO15765-4 (CAN);
ISO14230-4 (KWP2000);
ISO9141-2;J1850 VPW;J1850 PWM

Functions:
1.Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
2.Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ('Check Engine' light)
3.Display current sensor data
4.Engine RPM
5.Calculated Load Value
6.Coolant Temperature
7.Fuel System Status
8.Vehicle Speed
9.Short Term Fuel Trim
10.Long Term Fuel Trim
11.Intake Manifold Pressure
12.Timing Advance
13. Intake Air Temperature
14.Air Flow Rate
15.Absolute Throttle Position
16.Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims
17. Fuel System status
18.Fuel Pressure AND MORE!
Only purchase from X-series is the Genuine X-series ELM327 OBD2 Scanner(wifi), X-series Market always offer 100% Satisfaction GUARANTEED.



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[Kedis82ZE8]

I've used Elm adapter with iPhone and iOBD2.

I have a $100 cable I picked up a few years back but don't use that one much anymore.

 

[MrsZR7]

I've used Elm adapter with iPhone and iOBD2.

I have a $100 cable I picked up a few years back but don't use that one much anymore.

A free one?!? Yesssss!!! Thanks for the heads up!



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[MrsZR7]

Just received the scanner today, and my iphone won't recognize it. This is BS! The description said it works with iPhone, and the reviews said iPhone users weren't having any problems.
It didn't come with anything but a little CD-rom - no instructions at all. The cd wouldn't play in my PC either.


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[Kedis82ZE8]

Are you trying to connect via Wifi or BT?

Just received the scanner today, and my iphone won't recognize it. This is BS! The description said it works with iPhone, and the reviews said iPhone users weren't having any problems.
It didn't come with anything but a little CD-rom - no instructions at all. The cd wouldn't play in my PC either.


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[MrsZR7]

I've tried both. Preferably I'd like to connect by Bluetooth so I can monitor it while I'm driving (MPG and everything else).


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[Kedis82ZE8]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) is model I have that works with my iPhone.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

I've never used a BT model so don't know how well that works. I heard a lot of stories of them not working so avoided purchasing. You can use a Wifi model while driving as well. It will just connect to device in Ad-Hoc mode.

 

[MrsZR7]

Mine looks a little different with the labeling, but that is the same model number I just got, plus a disc just like it.
So how'd you get yours to connect? I didn't turn off my stereo first (which is also Bluetooth), but that shouldn't have affected it, right?


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[Kedis82ZE8]

If it isn't showing up as a device to connect to via Wifi it may be defective. I didn't have to do anything special to connect to it out of the box.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

It sounds like they aren't built all the same... mine even might be a clone...it works though

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELM327

 

[MrsZR7]

I sent the seller a message, so I'm anxious to see what he has to say.


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