OBD Readers
Pro
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Ann Arbor area - land of the libtards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WIFI-ELM327-...-/161376637007
I have this one, but it say's blue tooth as well, not just wifi. Anyways I've had it for 4 years now, it has stayed in my DD ever since I got it, so that means temps from 130 interior all the way down to -30 f in the winters. It still works great. Use it with an app called Torque.
I have this one, but it say's blue tooth as well, not just wifi. Anyways I've had it for 4 years now, it has stayed in my DD ever since I got it, so that means temps from 130 interior all the way down to -30 f in the winters. It still works great. Use it with an app called Torque.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: CVG-SFO-EWR
I've got a $20 Bluetooth OBDII reader, and use it with (free) software on my android; it's absolutely the way to go... In addition to reading/clearing CELs, you can access a lot of data on these cars, including plotting/logging real-time O2 sensor output, MAF, fuel rate and other parameters that can be invaluable for troubleshooting.
I'm seeing $7-20 on amazon/ebay but no vendors I recognize, some from china, so how to pick a vendor?
I know $7 sounds like nothing, but you want some reliability, right?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 796
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From: Capital Region of NY
Getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these. I want that realtime O2, MAF, fuel trim, etc, and clear codes. I'm seeing $7-20 on amazon/ebay but no vendors I recognize, some from china, so how to pick a vendor? I know $7 sounds like nothing, but you want some reliability, right?
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 483
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From: CVG-SFO-EWR
Perfect, thanks. Wow 2,500 reviews, that's the big vendor I was looking for.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Chesapeake, VA
I've got the bluetooth ELM327, black plastic with the blue & yellow label. Cheap but no issues whatsoever. Only updates at 1-2Hz is my only real complaint, but I gather slow refresh is ubiquitous amongst these. The Torque app's the way to go. I use this OBDII with ALapRecord for competition.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 483
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From: CVG-SFO-EWR
I just ordered from the BAFX site, free shipping on there. Can't wait to start digging into that diagnostic data.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: CVG-SFO-EWR
Question for users (like me, now) - can I leave it plugged into the car overnight, all day, all week (re: battery drain)? Thanks.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Savannah, GA
You can leave in plugged in 24/7. I do with mine with no ill effects.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 813
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From: York SC
Just keep an eye on the battery drain if you leave it plugged in. I haven't had it plugged in long enough to see if matter on my 996 but I had it plugged into my BMW E60 and by the end of the day I was getting battery drain errors on my OCB. My ELM32 is WiFi, BTW.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 483
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From: CVG-SFO-EWR
Hey thanks, yeah I noticed that on a lot of threads later.
