Bluetooth OBD Monitor / iPhone App
06-19-2014, 10:16 PM
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Bluetooth OBD Monitor / iPhone App
Has anyone tried anything like this in their 996?
https://www.automatic.com/
It says it is compatible with our cars, but doesn't support measuring fuel levels.
Frank
https://www.automatic.com/
It says it is compatible with our cars, but doesn't support measuring fuel levels.
Frank
06-20-2014, 12:53 AM
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Not that one, but the cheaper version: eBay Bluetooth obd 2 adapter for $10, and several free aps for diagnostics, and the $7 aLapHD for the track...it's amazing! But you have to pay a LOT more for the iPhone aps that are similar...sorry bout that.
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06-20-2014, 02:31 AM
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Yes, I use a similar system on my car..except my phone is Android.
I use a wireless OBD II as pictured below. And I use Torque Pro as my app....a VERY good app. The amount of things you can do with it is impressive..including the ability to overlay a nearly infinite amount of gauges and data over video. Datalogging, recording/clearing check engine codes, etc. Customizable to suit your needs. I LOVE IT!!
http://www.checksumm.com/wp-content/...500_AA300_.jpg
I use a wireless OBD II as pictured below. And I use Torque Pro as my app....a VERY good app. The amount of things you can do with it is impressive..including the ability to overlay a nearly infinite amount of gauges and data over video. Datalogging, recording/clearing check engine codes, etc. Customizable to suit your needs. I LOVE IT!!
http://www.checksumm.com/wp-content/...500_AA300_.jpg
06-20-2014, 08:54 AM
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Burning Brakes
I have the ELM 327 wifi for iPhone also from Amazon. Lots of cool apps this one is ODB Fusion, and dashboards. I found it hit my knee and the flashing LEDS at night were annoying. so I got this extension cable and tucked the ELM behind the console.
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06-20-2014, 09:55 AM
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Has anyone tried anything like this in their 996?
https://www.automatic.com/
It says it is compatible with our cars, but doesn't support measuring fuel levels.
Frank
https://www.automatic.com/
It says it is compatible with our cars, but doesn't support measuring fuel levels.
Frank
06-20-2014, 12:01 PM
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Yes, I use a similar system on my car..except my phone is Android.
I use a wireless OBD II as pictured below. And I use Torque Pro as my app....a VERY good app. The amount of things you can do with it is impressive..including the ability to overlay a nearly infinite amount of gauges and data over video. Datalogging, recording/clearing check engine codes, etc. Customizable to suit your needs. I LOVE IT!!
http://www.checksumm.com/wp-content/...500_AA300_.jpg
I use a wireless OBD II as pictured below. And I use Torque Pro as my app....a VERY good app. The amount of things you can do with it is impressive..including the ability to overlay a nearly infinite amount of gauges and data over video. Datalogging, recording/clearing check engine codes, etc. Customizable to suit your needs. I LOVE IT!!
http://www.checksumm.com/wp-content/...500_AA300_.jpg
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06-23-2014, 03:45 PM
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exact same thing I did... However I was worried about battery drain since it would be continuously powered by OBD, so I cut the power wire on the extension cable, and spliced it into the radio's power source. I also have a head unit that runs Android, so I can display the extra gauges etc from Torque directly on there.
03-18-2017, 01:01 AM
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Resurrecting an old thread.
I just bought another ODB II WiFi device that I really like. My old one was too long and it had flashing lights like a disco. I was always kicking it when getting out of the car.
The one I just bought has a very low profile - about 5/8 inch and is not visible when sitting. It works great with my iPhone and DashCommand app, though it says it also works with Android and other apps.
Pros:
It automatically shuts off after 30 minutes, so no (or very little) drain on the battery. You can turn it off manually if you want.
Works perfectly with my iPhone and DashCommand app, and provides a lot of useful data. True speed (without the offset). Intake temperature. Coolant Temp, Fuel stats, MAF stats, and much more.
Very small profile, so it won't ever get in the way.
Cost: $27
Cons:
It doesn't automatically turn on when you start the car. There is a button on the front that is easy to press so it's not a big deal, but it would be nice if it came on automatically.
My iPhone doesn't automatically connect to the unit's WiFi network. This may be a setting on my phone, but I'm not sure. Could also be that I'm still in range of my home WiFi when I get into the car.
The unit seems to fit in upside down, though I've heard the same thing about other devices. Not a big deal because it's not visible unless you get under the dash.
VGate iCar 2
I just bought another ODB II WiFi device that I really like. My old one was too long and it had flashing lights like a disco. I was always kicking it when getting out of the car.
The one I just bought has a very low profile - about 5/8 inch and is not visible when sitting. It works great with my iPhone and DashCommand app, though it says it also works with Android and other apps.
Pros:
It automatically shuts off after 30 minutes, so no (or very little) drain on the battery. You can turn it off manually if you want.
Works perfectly with my iPhone and DashCommand app, and provides a lot of useful data. True speed (without the offset). Intake temperature. Coolant Temp, Fuel stats, MAF stats, and much more.
Very small profile, so it won't ever get in the way.
Cost: $27
Cons:
It doesn't automatically turn on when you start the car. There is a button on the front that is easy to press so it's not a big deal, but it would be nice if it came on automatically.
My iPhone doesn't automatically connect to the unit's WiFi network. This may be a setting on my phone, but I'm not sure. Could also be that I'm still in range of my home WiFi when I get into the car.
The unit seems to fit in upside down, though I've heard the same thing about other devices. Not a big deal because it's not visible unless you get under the dash.
VGate iCar 2
03-19-2017, 10:50 AM
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Resurrecting an old thread.
I just bought another ODB II WiFi device that I really like. My old one was too long and it had flashing lights like a disco. I was always kicking it when getting out of the car.
The one I just bought has a very low profile - about 5/8 inch and is not visible when sitting. It works great with my iPhone and DashCommand app, though it says it also works with Android and other apps.
Pros:
It automatically shuts off after 30 minutes, so no (or very little) drain on the battery. You can turn it off manually if you want.
Works perfectly with my iPhone and DashCommand app, and provides a lot of useful data. True speed (without the offset). Intake temperature. Coolant Temp, Fuel stats, MAF stats, and much more.
Very small profile, so it won't ever get in the way.
Cost: $27
Cons:
It doesn't automatically turn on when you start the car. There is a button on the front that is easy to press so it's not a big deal, but it would be nice if it came on automatically.
My iPhone doesn't automatically connect to the unit's WiFi network. This may be a setting on my phone, but I'm not sure. Could also be that I'm still in range of my home WiFi when I get into the car.
The unit seems to fit in upside down, though I've heard the same thing about other devices. Not a big deal because it's not visible unless you get under the dash.
VGate iCar 2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just bought another ODB II WiFi device that I really like. My old one was too long and it had flashing lights like a disco. I was always kicking it when getting out of the car.
The one I just bought has a very low profile - about 5/8 inch and is not visible when sitting. It works great with my iPhone and DashCommand app, though it says it also works with Android and other apps.
Pros:
It automatically shuts off after 30 minutes, so no (or very little) drain on the battery. You can turn it off manually if you want.
Works perfectly with my iPhone and DashCommand app, and provides a lot of useful data. True speed (without the offset). Intake temperature. Coolant Temp, Fuel stats, MAF stats, and much more.
Very small profile, so it won't ever get in the way.
Cost: $27
Cons:
It doesn't automatically turn on when you start the car. There is a button on the front that is easy to press so it's not a big deal, but it would be nice if it came on automatically.
My iPhone doesn't automatically connect to the unit's WiFi network. This may be a setting on my phone, but I'm not sure. Could also be that I'm still in range of my home WiFi when I get into the car.
The unit seems to fit in upside down, though I've heard the same thing about other devices. Not a big deal because it's not visible unless you get under the dash.
VGate iCar 2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
03-19-2017, 11:27 PM
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Race Car
I have one of the ELM units sitting in my car that a friend lent me but i'm yet to set it up. Although I should!, last time I tried I was having bluetooth issues with it.
03-20-2017, 12:07 PM
#15
It's the app that stores the data, so any compatible ODB II device should be able to log information. The Vgate unit with DashCommand will log data.