ODBII Blutooth Readers

[siringo]

I'm thinking of getting myself a blutooth ODBII adapter and that Torque app for my android phone so I can check error codes etc.

Just wondering if anyone else has used this arrangement and if they have any suggestions or recommendations??????

 

[KraftyPg]

Yeah there is a thread which mentions an ebay BT adapter for about $20 which others have used with success. I can't remember the title but an advanced search should bring it up, I think it's probably about 18-24 months old.

 

[Krankin]

I just bought a mini bt adaptor from egay for under 20 bucks and trying the free torque...I think the paid version will be better tho...using it in the work car atm...not tryed it in the nav yet

 

[sparra04]

i have one
love it
highly reccomend it
already got me out of a speeding ticket

 

[RustyNav09]

Which brand and where from sparra? Any link? Im just gonna buy one and bite the bullet

 

[siringo]

Which brand and where from sparra? Any link? Im just gonna buy one and bite the bullet

Yeah, reckon I might just bite the bullet too. $20, it's a good gamble.

 

[gatesy]

I have got one of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Android-...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cb9167a7

It works well, and I am happy with it. I just need to get an extension cable as it hits my foot, so I cant leave it connected while driving. I have only used it a couple of times though.

 

[RustyNav09]

Yeah, reckon I might just bite the bullet too. $20, it's a good gamble.

Yeh for $15-$20 and if you want to pay the $5 for the app. But there is a free app though

 

[siringo]

Yeh for $15-$20 and if you want to pay the $5 for the app. But there is a free app though

Yep still ends up being bloody cheap. the paid version of the app is sposed to be pretty good, from what i've read on the 'net.

 

[RustyNav09]

Apparently it has better response time etc with the reader. Should be good

 

[Krankin]

Buy the app...the free version is dodgy. Full of adds and is made to piss you off...its only five bucks

 

[Ben-D22]

I'm running iPhone. I can't seem to find anything decent in the App Store that has any decent reviews. I'm gonna order the obd plug now though and hopefully try and find a decent app!

 

[Ben-D22]

Also I found this on a forum. If you get a bluetooth adaptor for your iPhone make sure it's the right one

 

[sparra04]

Which brand and where from sparra? Any link? Im just gonna buy one and bite the bullet

i bought the adapter form here
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bluetoot...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415ac53a9c

and i paid $5 for the tony hawks torque app (i use andriod phone)
screenshot of the main page i use when driving(there are heaps of options)

and another shot of a logged trip showing gps speed every 50mtrs
(i used this info to convince the copper i wasnt speeding)



this is one of the most usefull apps /mods i have ever seen

 

[RustyNav09]

So where exactly is the obd2 port located

 

[Jason]

Should be just above your accelerator foot under the dash.

 

[Old.Tony]

On the D40 the OBD port is just behind the base of the panel your left knee hits when you slide forward.

I bought a $53 bluetooth OBD dongle and I use it with the $5 Torque app. Absolutely brilliant.

 

[RustyNav09]

Ok so I might spend a little more for a better quality obd Bluetooth adaptor and get the app. Tony can you send a link to the one you have or even a brand name

 

[Old.Tony]

Jason told me about the one I bought, in this thread - and I bought this item.

 

[Krankin]

here's the one i bought.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251137316952?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


there'e no real better quality ones, there's just sales spin...there all made at the same place.

i got the mini style for the D22 cause the bigger one keep getting kicked when alighting to and from the seat.