Hi there,

I wanted to know if anyone had use this scanner on their car and if anyone had good feedback tks.

ELM327 Bluetooth Wifi V1 5 HH D1 OBD2 OBD II CAR Auto Diagnostic Scan Tools | eBay

 

I don't have that one - but these bluetooth scanners need something to display the info. I use Torque - runs only on Adroid - and is very highly rated.

 

Apparently there some apps that run on the Iphone, do you have any problem with yours or is it accurate?
I want to get it because I don't trust the infiniti dealership here.

 

It works well. Besides reading codes, it can display a wealth of information: from catalytic temps to intake air temp to 0-60 times to estimated hp & torque.

The Bluetooth readers basically send all that data to your phone or tablet. I don't want to say they are all the same (evidently some are faster than others, some drop the connections, etc) - but their function is basically the same.

Here is a thread I started some time ago on this topic: Torque..no not that kind

 

Dash Command seems to have good reviews for iOS. App is $10 plus the cost of the OBD Bluetooth reader

Amazon.com: LYL® WIFI Wirless OBD2 Car Diagnostic Reader Scanner Scan Tool for Iphone iPad iOS PC: Automotive

 

I thought iOS couldn't use custom/raw serial bluetooth profiles.. and would require the wifi version of the elm device to work ??

 

I heard that it will only work if you have wifi version too.

 

Looks like Dash Command for IOS wants wifi...

From Palmer Performance web site:
DashCommand™ for the iPhone/iPod touch utilizes the built-in GPS & accelerometer sensors in the iPhone to provide advanced features such as the skid pad, race track, and inclinometer. It also includes virtual dashboards using our patent-pending DashXL™ technology. High quality software combined with the iPhone's sensors gives you the most convenient diagnostics & display solution anywhere.

Using WiFi technology and a supported hardware interface, you will be able to connect your iPhone to your OBD-II compliant vehicle and monitor, log, and playback vehicle information and parameters (GPS & accelerometer features are fully functional even without an OBD-II connection).

 

I got my scanner and download Dash command on my Iphone and love it so far so good
tks guys

 

I have one it works great, there are several apps on the android market that do different things some do read cat temps and information, The app Torque has a add on just for infiniti models its able to read different parts that some apps wont let you its called infiniti advance.

 

Thanks, I will look into that later, hope I can find that add on on the iphone too.

 

As I thought they do not have that app for the Iphone.

 

Do all these provide Live Data, or do I have to read the description closely? I don't want something that just reads a code, I want more from it.

At Advance Auto, the cheapest OBD II scanner that have a live feed is $99, and if I want to read ABS codes, it's $250.

Will any of these give me live info as well as ABS codes?

I am most interested in this one:


Or this one:


I know it's quite a price difference, but will either of them give me both live info as well as ABS codes?

 

In my personal experience, the unit consumes lots power causing battery drain out very quickly, not recommended.

 

Can anyone suggest one that hooks up to a tough book laptop?