OBDII Reader
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
OBDII Reader
Any reason I can't head to Harbor Freight while their sale is on, and get either the simple $42 (on sale) version, or go for the "deluxe" $96 version?
The pricier version includes EOBD scanner plus code reader. Assume it's worth it, just so that I can conquer my future CEL codes?
Thanks.
The pricier version includes EOBD scanner plus code reader. Assume it's worth it, just so that I can conquer my future CEL codes?
Thanks.
#2
Drifting
A very good reason: you can get a bluetooth OBDII reader for $20 online ($25 shipped), which coupled with free software will turn your smartphone into something straight out of Fast and the Furious. As in real-time monitoring of O2 sensors, rpm, speed, throttle position, fuel/air mixture, mass air flow rate, etc. And can datalog it. And it reads/clears codes, too.
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
Get a cable and download an AP
Turn your smartphone into something...
Actually, come to think of it, I have an old iPhone sitting around, dead (no WiFi) but otherwise works and can act as an iPod. Would that do it, do you think? Or do I need 3G/WiFi to actually "connect" to something. Again, recs appreciated. I dig tech.
Thanks.
Last edited by Peter 642; 05-08-2011 at 08:52 PM. Reason: iPod remembered
#6
Rennlist Member
IG, by "AP" do you mean "app," as in application? Or "AP" as in "Associated Press," "Access Point," or any other denom of the two-letter phrase?
Would love to, except the phone belongs to work. It sounds like I should hold off on a self-contained unit and look into a better kit to be used with a computer, such as those previously mentioned on this board. More info is better, so if there are recs, I'll search 'em out.
Actually, come to think of it, I have an old iPhone sitting around, dead (no WiFi) but otherwise works and can act as an iPod. Would that do it, do you think? Or do I need 3G/WiFi to actually "connect" to something. Again, recs appreciated. I dig tech.
Thanks.
Would love to, except the phone belongs to work. It sounds like I should hold off on a self-contained unit and look into a better kit to be used with a computer, such as those previously mentioned on this board. More info is better, so if there are recs, I'll search 'em out.
Actually, come to think of it, I have an old iPhone sitting around, dead (no WiFi) but otherwise works and can act as an iPod. Would that do it, do you think? Or do I need 3G/WiFi to actually "connect" to something. Again, recs appreciated. I dig tech.
Thanks.
#7
Race Director
Any reason I can't head to Harbor Freight while their sale is on, and get either the simple $42 (on sale) version, or go for the "deluxe" $96 version?
The pricier version includes EOBD scanner plus code reader. Assume it's worth it, just so that I can conquer my future CEL codes?
Thanks.
The pricier version includes EOBD scanner plus code reader. Assume it's worth it, just so that I can conquer my future CEL codes?
Thanks.
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#9
Racer
Thread Starter
Durametric
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
Sorry.. I meant app...
By the way, where does the end of this thing plug in?
No, no; even I can do that...
#12
Racer
I got a cheap one off Ebay 3 years ago. Think I paid something like $30 shipped. Does what I need it to do. I can look up the codes online if I need to. Works on all 3 of my OBDII cars and I help others out all the time. Small, and fits in my passenger door side pocket.
#13
Drifting
Anyone have a link to where I can buy durametric for $20?
So long as it's got bluetooth, it should work, be it phone or laptop.
Edit: discovered after making this post that the iphone's bluetooth is restricted and doesn't work with BT OBDII readers, just wifi ones. WinMo and Android work great with them, though.
Edit: discovered after making this post that the iphone's bluetooth is restricted and doesn't work with BT OBDII readers, just wifi ones. WinMo and Android work great with them, though.
Last edited by sjfehr; 05-31-2011 at 09:38 PM.
#14
RL Community Team
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Not going to find one that cheap. Used, they go for $175+, new around $300. Make sure that you get the newest version. The earlier version had some limitations.
#15
The Penguin King
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A very good reason: you can get a bluetooth OBDII reader for $20 online ($25 shipped), which coupled with free software will turn your smartphone into something straight out of Fast and the Furious. As in real-time monitoring of O2 sensors, rpm, speed, throttle position, fuel/air mixture, mass air flow rate, etc. And can datalog it. And it reads/clears codes, too.