ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth dongle

[Captain Peanut]

Hi all

I'm selling my ELM327 OBD2 v1.5 bluetooth interface tool (dongle) as have moved to an iPhone and no longer have any use for it.

Its only 2 months old and is fully functional. Will be supplied with the PC software as well.

Specifications as follows:

* Support OBD-II protocols as follows:
* ISO15765-4 (CAN)
* ISO14230-4 (KWP2000)
* ISO9141-2
* J1850 VPW
* J1850 PWM
* Color: Back + Orange + Blue

Picture for reference:

http://static.traderscity.com/board/userpix55/6540-New-Bluetooth-V13a-Elm-327-Diagnostic-Interface-Obd2-1.jpg

Looking for around £15 (posted price)

[big_wasa]

Did it give you any errors when running torque ?

[Dav]

When you say you've moved to iPhone, what do you mean? You can plug your fone in for diag etc? How?

[Ritchy]

il take it:)

[Captain Peanut]

When you say you've moved to iPhone, what do you mean? You can plug your fone in for diag etc? How?

The dongle worked with Torque on my old Android phone via bluetooth, they paired with each other in the same way that a bluetooth headset would talk to the phone. The app then lets you see instant figures from the ECU such as air temp, oil temp etc.

iPhones use bluetooth slightly differently so now need to upgrade to a wifi OBD2 device (typically 3 times the price).

There are also OBD2 devices that plug into the car and then have a USB lead for attaching to a computer but I didn't think the BiB would take too kindly to driving around with a laptop on the dash!

[Captain Peanut]

il take it:)

Excellent, will drop you a PM. Assume your happy doing it via Paypal?

[Smokey]

There are also OBD2 devices that plug into the car and then have a USB lead for attaching to a computer but I didn't think the BiB would take too kindly to driving around with a laptop on the dash!

Thats the one I have for the carpc, works a treat too. These are cool items at a good price.

[Enright]

Thats the one I have for the carpc, works a treat too. These are cool items at a good price.

Agreed. I've got the version that uses the USB lead to my laptop. I’ve only used it to read data and reset codes while stationary - I was worried that it stuck out so close to my left foot that I might damage it or the diagnostic port while changing gear. However you might be able to unclip the diagnostic socket from its bracket and turn it round so that the reader doesn’t protrude.
Just a general question about the one pictured: Do you have to have an Android phone to be able to link it to, or is there software that will link it to a Nokia smart-phone?

Oh and a quick warning about what the BiB don’t take kindly to: most might think that it’s the act of speaking or texting on a handheld mobile that’s illegal – not true. You only have to be HOLDING a mobile phone to be committing an offence – even if you aren’t actually USING it! So if (like me) you often use your phone as a sat nav, I would recommend one of those mobile phone holders that either clips to your heater vents or sticks to your windscreen to keep you legal.

[Dav]

What's the app for the iPhone called?

[Captain Peanut]

Rev, if I remember right. Not cheap though (30 squids)

[Dav]

Ok, found it. £27.99, no problem, how much is the part that plugs into the OBD port? Have you got a link?

[Steves Cleenz]

Rev, if I remember right. Not cheap though (30 squids)


free if jailbroke :) and if jailbroke you can open up the bluetooth so it can use third party bluetooth devices

[talkingcars]

........Do you have to have an Android phone to be able to link it to, or is there software that will link it to a Nokia smart-phone?



If you find a version for Nokia let me know.

[Captain Peanut]

Rev, if I remember right. Not cheap though (30 squids)

Ok, found it. £27.99, no problem, how much is the part that plugs into the OBD port? Have you got a link?

I found a few on EBay with a search for 'wifi obd2', IIRC prices ranged from £40-200!

[big_wasa]

As Ritchy beat me to it I bought one of These (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251004074855?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)


Works well with Torque on my samsung.

[Ritchy]

Recieved today, thanks=)

[Nobrainer]

elm327 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270848182136?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
This came for me yesterday too. Seems to work with the car stationary with Torque on a galaxy s2 but haven't had chance to really have a look at it

[mattie007]

Do they record mpg aswell?

[Captain Peanut]

Do they record mpg aswell?

Yup. Torque lets you set the kerb weight and other pertinent factors to give as accurate an MPG reading as possible.

Different cars give different outputs, depends on the ECU and how many sensors are fitted around the engine.

[mattie007]

Thanks! So what would I need to connect to my iphone?

[Captain Peanut]

Thanks! So what would I need to connect to my iphone?

A wifi OBD2 dongle (loads available on EBay) and a copy of Rev (either free or paid for from the app store). I have a note on my to do lost to see what other options there are without jail breaking the phone.

[Ritchy]

been using this with torque, its been great, just need something for the netbook