I have a VXDAS Nexzscan in my vehicle: a 2007 Xterra. I was driving one afternoon when the Check Engine Light came on. My scanner determined it was my gas cap. Not only was I able to diagnose, repair, dismiss the code, VXDAS Nexzscan offers a subscription for personal use. It has features such as 40k DTC definition,retrieves generic,manufactures-specific and pending codes as well as vehicle information(VIN,CIN,CVN) .including the ABS/ Stabilitrak codes.and shows service intervals, what service is typically needed, average prices, and is able to find repair shops. VXDAS Nexzscan can show some live data as well. VXDAS Nexzscan cannot do a smog check nor show freezeframe data, but with my model year to fail a smog requires extreme wear in the exhaust or engine, which it has not come to. I’d like to see a comparison of VXDAS Nexzscan and obdlink, along side dealer-level or shop diagnostic tools for fairness.
Hello. Just incase no one has made you aware. You can get an obd2 extention lead which will mean you can use your original fuse box cover. Have a look on ebay and you'll see what I mean.
Finally an American that doesn't have iPhone. And yes, I am looking online for the Chinese product, been looking for reviews. Thanks for sharing, helped me a lot :)
A guy in Hungary used a Raspberry Pi circuit board, a 7" LCD screen for his car. This would be easier, or even making an iPad dock. You can get boxes that would control your iPad from your car's steering wheels. A shop in California will let you mail them a Fascia Dash Kit face and they will make it look awesome and install an iPad mount on it, then send it back to you. Some of the Dongles that some Insurance Companies use have gotten bad reviews on causing the car to have issues. You can read the news articles online about it.
TekReview's I find it very hard to believe that a obd device can cause a car to have and issue other then maybe draining the battery. None of the devices I reviewed have caused an issue so far :)
Yeah, your models are different. I was referring to the insurance ones that keep track of your speed, etc. There are articles about people suing for electrical damage after using one. A person mentioned they are made in China and might not have been vetted well enough before being handed out for some models. I may get one just to see if my battery volts are correct, I have had problems with vibration and rpm's fluctuating in park and in gear with foot on brake on my 2012 Focus with Automatic Dual Clutch tranny since I bought it. The dealer of course says they do not notice anything, it has gotten worse the older it is. Now I'm ready for the Customer Satisfaction repair, reprogram the tranny a 2nd time and replace the Seals. Hopefully they also replace the clutch packs as some have had done which increased mileage back to what it was when the car was new.
that was the most comprehensive video in the net I admit.. thank you for the very informative. I think i will go with the OBD LX you prefer .. I kinda felt its the one for me any way since its siping on power after 30 min .. dont wanna go flat dead when i come back from my trips.
Voltage fluctuation is normal between 13.8 and 14.7 volts. The lower the voltage the less charged your battery. Voltage is electrical pressure so as your battery has full pressure or full charge it takes more voltage from the alternator to overcome the higher pressure(voltage) in the battery. In other words if your trying to charge a 9 volt battery with 8 volts. It will never charge past 8 volts.
you have the funnest reviews and such a wide variety and you edit vids nicely keep the awesome vids comin sorry but carson def stole the spotlight of the vid hands down
make that 2 big fans! (actually, i'm sure carson has more than 2, but if you're gonna' make drifter848 his 1st big fan, i'd like the 2nd spot). thanks for a great vid and for giving carson some air time! i'd be curious to know how the new FIXD dongle stacks up to these if you ever get your hands on one.
It's possible that your dog needs a higher quality food... or he's just one of those dogs that loves grass. Also, he's stubborn because you repeat yourself. If he's not obedient of the first command ignore him and do NOT give the command again for at least a minute. That said. it's obvious that you love your dog and he loves you... everything else is pretty much secondary to that. Nice to see someone who cares about his pet.
Hello I see that this video comments are from over a year ago but I decided to ask a question anyway incase someone is still monitoring them. You seem to have the most knowledge with these OBD adaptors and apps. Here is my problem, I’m new to all of this,,,I own a 2008 Prius second gen and I’m trying to figure if my main drive HB battery needs to be replaced. So after doing some research I found our that a common way to test is to get an OBD2 adaptor which I did it’s the ELM 327 mini Bluetooth and I downloaded Torque Pro full version to my RCA Android tablet and gave it a try. I did get it to par up and it seems to be working in the real time mode with some of the stock gauges showing me my Engine RPMs and coolant temp etc, but I needed to add the 14 PID voltage blocks to the desktop that report the individual 28 cells voltages. I was able to add all 14 blocks on the screen and they seem to be working fine all of them are around 15.5 v. The problem happens when I close the app all 14 PIDs disappear from the main screen I have no idea why. I assuming that I should not have to Reenter them every time I want to use that feature. I can’t find a place to tell the app to save all the added PIDs. The only other problem is I also can’t get my vehicle profile to load and save either ? The save button is grayed out and can’t be selected Could that explain the PID problem. I’m sorry for this long comment but I can’t find the answer anywhere any information will be greatly appreciated One thought I had was could the problems be because I’m using my Android tablet rather than my cell phone ? Thats because I don’t have an Android cell phone my phone is a iPhone, and even with that I tried a couple of apps that were suppose to work with my ELM 327 mini Bluetooth adapter and Had no luck getting them to par up and communicate with my Dr. Prius app. Or car scanner app I have no idea why that problem can’t up either. Thank You Louie IL USA 🇺🇸
Midaspl gotta be careful with some of those. There have been a lot with board faults particularly effecting the SAE J1850 protocols. Bad signals through the OBD2 port could potentially cause irreparable damage.
When the crap hits the fan you might want a car without a computer at all, haha. Back in the days when you could repair anything on a car without techie know how.
what about: BlueDriver - Bluetooth Professional OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone®, iPad®, Android? will you be doing a review on that device and app as well?
You showed the ELM327 .?? I bought one . It did not work on Silverado and secondly the mini cd contained microsoft viruii of the trojan data gathering type.
Is there any cheaper dongles with a higher refresh rate then the cheap one? I have one and the data refresh rate is so slow compared to the green one you showed. The obdlink lx is over $120 in my country
I want to buy OBD LX but I think it"s not yet available in my country. I think OBD lx is the latest dongle I ever seen on video. Thanks for these video
can we use this obd 2 dongle for a 24v system truck or is there any other dongle that can be used for cars as well as for truck for my work shop please recommend me
Question how will this attack up against the blue driver dongle in terms of it's featured I am interested in getting one of these and stuck with so many choices out there and that so many guys out there say that all of them are ElM327 I will like to hear your input thank you in advance
I have a question for you? I just bought the Green XL one. i have and iPhone so I am going to be using Dash or Dash Command or even Torque. It should still work fine after seeing your video. My question is though! The Box says Hacker Proof... Now what the heck is all that about??? Can you explain?
You should of just detached the obdII pulled the wire down plugged it in and put the whole thing up under neath. Rather than cutting out the plastic. But that's just me???
I’m looking to buy a used vehicle within the next 2 months, which device would you recommend for me while inspecting potential used vehicles for purchase ?
I may be just looking in the wrong area but where can I find the torque app (the first one you showed) is it an app from a store ? I cant seem to find it ..I know this is strange but I am new to smartphones and apps. Is there a link or do you know where to find it? I like the real time vacuum part of it . I have a leak I think but I can only hear the air sucking when I am going up hill. Kind of hard to check while driving lol :) Thank you for your time.
Cenobyte if you have an Android device LG, Samsung , HTC, NOKIA etc... It's on the Google play Store app. Open the app and tap the search icon up top and type in the name of the app you are looking for. If you have an Apple device select the App Store and search the same way in there. Good luck.
Notice any lag on data sampling? Did the cheap one have any noticeable differences in sample rate? I currently have a scangauge that tends to have problems with slow data sampling, even on its highest setting. I'm thinking about buying the LX to make sure that problem goes away but if the 10$ knockoff works, I'd be wiling to try. Thanks
How safe is it to leave an OBD-II reader permanently connected and constantly reading/polling data from the ECU? makes me wonder if leaving it consantly running is not good for the car. By the way, Thank you for this video!
+wals-world If the diagnostic device is "read-only" it could never do any harm since it can't write onto the cars ECM. But be careful if you're using a laptop with a more powerful program, since the ELM327 can be used to re-write ECM injector and timing for performance mods - but that extended program costs between $120 - 1200. I would think the other dongles could too so with the right program. But no way if using a simple phone app, they only read
+Edwin Henry Blachford Programs that allow rewriting the code that runs the car are now available free and open source. A very good argument for not leaving a WiFi OBD2 installed as they are not very secure. Bluetooth or USB are much safer.
Do you know if when using the ODB Link BlueTooth dongle: will / can it reset a AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT on my vehicle? I have had it repaired with a friend and just wondering if it can reset / resolve this type of issue. Thank you.
Hi i have ELM-327 mini OBD like in video and dont see my ESU in the car peugeot 206 mod 1999 1400cc 8v. Then i go to conect in my citroen c3 1.100cc mod 2005 and work fine. What happent and why dont see ESU in peugeot any opinion ?
iv a Vw jetta mk4 1998 petrol and tried with both elm327 and odblink in torque but the car symbol keeps on blinking, it says cannot connect to Ecu. it give me headache any ideas?
+imationedit VW doesnt let you use any non vw obd reader because they never want you to use it as it would uncover their emission cheating :D either that or its just another VW style wiring gremlin
***** Keep in mind I don't know what kind of vehicle you have, but I believe the Airbag "SRS" is usually a seperate system. It doesn't have trouble codes. It does a check of the SRS system every time you turn on the key. If your vehicle has never had the airbags deployed, then it's just a matter of figuring out what is making the light come on and fixing it. If the bags have deployed in the past and then "fixed" and the light is still coming on, you will need to figure out what has NOT been fixed. If only the bags and damaged sensors were replaced, but not the SRS module (once it goes off, it can't be reset) then you'll need to replace it with one that has never been deployed.
2008 Hyundai TIburon. It's a common problem for the seatbelt buckle to trigger the sensor and light. But it hasnt been recalled for this year yet. I heard that even with it fixed, it has to be reset to see if the solution worked.
***** Yeah, that is not going to have anything to do with the OBD2 system so none of these dongles or apps are going to have any effect on that. The dealer is going to be the only people that have the specialized scan tools for the SRS system. I would read all the Tiburon forums to see if anyone has come up with a cheap fix. If it is a single switch in the buckle that has dirty contacts and does not close a circuit when buckled, it may be as easy as cleaning the contacts. Sorry I can't be of more help.
I heard that a certain app works with certain years and models of Toyotas (Lexus, Scion), and Volkswagen cars and you're able to turn off the airbag lights with them. Not sure if it resets the light or simply turns off the light. It's called Carista Unfortunately it doesnt work on the Tiburon. The "quick fix" i heard was to remove the fuse. But that is illegal if you're selling the car.
does the WE bluetooth elm 327 work safely since have seen a few vidz where they have warned about it can distroy the ECU computer... anybody know? ordered one from wish and are afraid to use it... i am just going to use it for deleting fault codes but i just want to have insurence from someone who have used it... thanks for any replie....
ChillCosmos Once a bluetooth connection has been discovered and connected, it will always reconnect automatically or simply by going into the bluetooth devices and clicking on it. The button is only for new devices or the first time.
I bouht the ELM 327 Mini and downloaded the free version of torque, but I cant seem to read the ECM in my 2002 tahoe. Any suggestions on gettting it to work ?
+Kit Anilapde I don't know the car - i'm Australian.. :-! However, if the car is newer than 2006, it's likely to use a "CAN" car computer network which is much faster than earlier car computers and so needs a faster chip that's set up for it too. In that case, i've found the ELM327 dongle works for sure on a CAN system, Since my Australian Ford uses CAN, and also has a weird wiring of the OBD2 plug, which the ELM327 was also able to work out. I don't know about the others on this video
Metal Maniac This dongles can read and reset codes that are thrown by your car's computer, I'm not aware of any other interactions other then reading information.
+Waseem Khan ebay or Amazon...china....4$-15$...But read what protocols its capable of handling. They have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi versions, most wont work on Apple iCrap. most come w/ mini CD of chinese crap apps, go grab the Torque App from a torrent site if ya want free. Great app
well..u seem to know alot about this... i bought the ELM 327 bluetooth plug. if i plug it in, turn the key.... my ABS and Airbag lights go on also... ?.. ECU doesnt show errors. if i turn the key...and then plug the OBD.. no lights go on.. so its the OBD plug making the lights go on?...why?.. Torque app says no errors on Adapter status. Help?:D :)
+Henry McFly While many manufacturers used the OBD2 connectors ( since they are cheap hardware ), not all are wired in the standard way. Australian Fords are like this. However the ELM327 works on my Aussie Ford, so i'm guessing it has a way to recognize the logic signals on each pin of the connector and reassign it if necessary. This might be why yours acts differently if "booted" in different ways. Perhaps your car's OBD2 is wired in a non-standard way ( as many American and Aussie cars are to try and keep you going to their service department ). Perhaps it's like using a USB keyboard with an old version of Windows - the keyboard only works AFTER the system is loaded
Does not work on my 2000 Dodge Intrepid SE, Have tried 3 different "dongles", all bluetooth, using android OS 5.1.1, all 3 devices paired up, connected fine, according to Torque, but not connecting to car's ECU. Yet works on everyone elses I've tried, except an Olds Avalon, didnt work on that one either.....I'm pissed....lol, Out of ideas dang it, I'm ignorant to bluetooth protocol code
Best video regarding this topic. Others just amateurs, who don't know much about what they are talking about.
I have a VXDAS Nexzscan in my vehicle: a 2007 Xterra.
I was driving one afternoon when the Check Engine Light came on. My scanner determined it was my gas cap. Not only was I able to diagnose, repair, dismiss the code, VXDAS Nexzscan offers a subscription for personal use.
It has features such as 40k DTC definition,retrieves generic,manufactures-specific and pending codes as well as vehicle information(VIN,CIN,CVN) .including the ABS/ Stabilitrak codes.and shows service intervals, what service is typically needed, average prices, and is able to find repair shops.
VXDAS Nexzscan can show some live data as well.
VXDAS Nexzscan cannot do a smog check nor show freezeframe data, but with my model year to fail a smog requires extreme wear in the exhaust or engine, which it has not come to.
I’d like to see a comparison of VXDAS Nexzscan and obdlink, along side dealer-level or shop diagnostic tools for fairness.
I have the little blue one and haven't had a problem with using torque or dashcommand
Hello. Just incase no one has made you aware. You can get an obd2 extention lead which will mean you can use your original fuse box cover. Have a look on ebay and you'll see what I mean.
Thank you for sharing your great dog! Oh, the tech stuff was pretty good too!
John Bogard lol, thank you!
Gear Obsession, is there a scanner tool that can read Toyota transmission fluid temperature live when engine is running?
+Gear Obsession
haumach
Automatic is the best option on my opinion. Works with many other apps and has GPS build in.
Finally an American that doesn't have iPhone. And yes, I am looking online for the Chinese product, been looking for reviews. Thanks for sharing, helped me a lot :)
Alexander Shevtsov Gald to help out! Thanks for taking the time to comment
A guy in Hungary used a Raspberry Pi circuit board, a 7" LCD screen for his car. This would be easier, or even making an iPad dock. You can get boxes that would control your iPad from your car's steering wheels. A shop in California will let you mail them a Fascia Dash Kit face and they will make it look awesome and install an iPad mount on it, then send it back to you. Some of the Dongles that some Insurance Companies use have gotten bad reviews on causing the car to have issues. You can read the news articles online about it.
TekReview's I find it very hard to believe that a obd device can cause a car to have and issue other then maybe draining the battery. None of the devices I reviewed have caused an issue so far :)
Yeah, your models are different. I was referring to the insurance ones that keep track of your speed, etc. There are articles about people suing for electrical damage after using one. A person mentioned they are made in China and might not have been vetted well enough before being handed out for some models. I may get one just to see if my battery volts are correct, I have had problems with vibration and rpm's fluctuating in park and in gear with foot on brake on my 2012 Focus with Automatic Dual Clutch tranny since I bought it. The dealer of course says they do not notice anything, it has gotten worse the older it is. Now I'm ready for the Customer Satisfaction repair, reprogram the tranny a 2nd time and replace the Seals. Hopefully they also replace the clutch packs as some have had done which increased mileage back to what it was when the car was new.
that was the most comprehensive video in the net I admit.. thank you for the very informative.
I think i will go with the OBD LX you prefer .. I kinda felt its the one for me any way since its siping on power after 30 min .. dont wanna go flat dead when i come back from my trips.
Shadow Fiend Great choice my friend!!!
Voltage fluctuation is normal between 13.8 and 14.7 volts.
The lower the voltage the less charged your battery. Voltage is electrical pressure so as your battery has full pressure or full charge it takes more voltage from the alternator to overcome the higher pressure(voltage) in the battery. In other words if your trying to charge a 9 volt battery with 8 volts. It will never charge past 8 volts.
OMG!
Love this video!
Very informative and the playful manner of the host AND the dog it's self are so adorable.
Love it!
Thank You for making this video. It has a lot of good info ! Really Appreciate your review of these OBD-II scanners & Software.
Thank you
I like the fact you showed these apps. I was not aware there were so many. Check reviews thou.
about 13.5- 13.8 volts is about normal charge rate, you dont want to cook the battery ya know, more than 14.2 volts will cook it :)
I was thinking under 15 was okay
He's talking about his air fuel ratio which is represented by the throttle % you guys should keep insolence to yourselves
you have the funnest reviews and such a wide variety and you edit vids nicely keep the awesome vids comin sorry but carson def stole the spotlight of the vid hands down
drifter848 Thank you so much, I will let Carson know he has a big fan too :)
make that 2 big fans! (actually, i'm sure carson has more than 2, but if you're gonna' make drifter848 his 1st big fan, i'd like the 2nd spot). thanks for a great vid and for giving carson some air time! i'd be curious to know how the new FIXD dongle stacks up to these if you ever get your hands on one.
I have thinking in do a similar setup for my car, didnt knew that those wireles scanners existed, nice!!
It's possible that your dog needs a higher quality food... or he's just one of those dogs that loves grass. Also, he's stubborn because you repeat yourself. If he's not obedient of the first command ignore him and do NOT give the command again for at least a minute. That said. it's obvious that you love your dog and he loves you... everything else is pretty much secondary to that. Nice to see someone who cares about his pet.
Love your dog.Your Flamingo's need a new pink paint job.Oh,and the OBD stuff was cool too :)
You could buy short obd cable 😀
Super..............Do you need to push the button every time when you enter the car, to use the OBDLink?
Hello
I see that this video comments are from over a year ago but I decided to ask a question anyway incase someone is still monitoring them. You seem to have the most knowledge with these OBD adaptors and apps.
Here is my problem, I’m new to all of this,,,I own a 2008 Prius second gen and I’m trying to figure if my main drive HB battery needs to be replaced. So after doing some research I found our that a common way to test is to get an OBD2 adaptor which I did it’s the ELM 327 mini Bluetooth and I downloaded Torque Pro full version to my RCA Android tablet and gave it a try. I did get it to par up and it seems to be working in the real time mode with some of the stock gauges showing me my Engine RPMs and coolant temp etc, but I needed to add the 14 PID voltage blocks to the desktop that report the individual 28 cells voltages. I was able to add all 14 blocks on the screen and they seem to be working fine all of them are around 15.5 v. The problem happens when I close the app all 14 PIDs disappear from the main screen I have no idea why. I assuming that I should not have to Reenter them every time I want to use that feature. I can’t find a place to tell the app to save all the added PIDs.
The only other problem is I also can’t get my vehicle profile to load and save either ? The save button is grayed out and can’t be selected Could that explain the PID problem.
I’m sorry for this long comment but I can’t find the answer anywhere any information will be greatly appreciated
One thought I had was could the problems be because I’m using my Android tablet rather than my cell phone ? Thats because I don’t have an Android cell phone my phone is a iPhone, and even with that I tried a couple of apps that were suppose to work with my ELM 327 mini Bluetooth adapter and Had no luck getting them to par up and communicate with my Dr. Prius app. Or car scanner app I have no idea why that problem can’t up either.
Thank You
Louie IL USA 🇺🇸
10$ for ELM327? 17? I imported it to Poland from China for 2$ (and no postal costs).
correct!
Midaspl gotta be careful with some of those. There have been a lot with board faults particularly effecting the SAE J1850 protocols. Bad signals through the OBD2 port could potentially cause irreparable damage.
Wait.. Poland is not China?
Those OBD ports are also used by PI's to know where a car is without following it.
Yep, they can be used for that.
what ODB unit would do remote start and what app ?
Why am I watching this? My cars are both OBD1! Pretty neat.
Well, if you are looking for an excuse to buy a new car, here you go :)
***** They don't make them like they used to, bud!
Ben Landvatter I hope you know I was kidding my friend.
When the crap hits the fan you might want a car without a computer at all, haha. Back in the days when you could repair anything on a car without techie know how.
Hahah I love the "paper clip trick". I have a 1983 GMC Caballero.
Awesome video, I've been looking for a OBDII Bluetooth device for my new car. Thanks for all the great info.
koryonamja Glad I could help
what about: BlueDriver - Bluetooth Professional OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone®, iPad®, Android?
will you be doing a review on that device and app as well?
I see you have an LG; will the OBD Link LX work on an iPhone 5s ?
You showed the ELM327 .?? I bought one . It did not work on Silverado and secondly the mini cd contained microsoft viruii of the trojan data gathering type.
Thanks for sharing. I did not even realize that that stuff was out there. Good to know thanks again.
It was my pleasure to show you this cool tech!!!
Thank you, best ODB dongle review I seen so far!
porkimond Thank you so very much!!!
I have a question for you can I start the engine car from the obd app?
12-14 volts is fine more than 14 will cook your battery and any thing over 12v is not needed
Does the chinese cheap version works just fine? You didn't show it working... here in Brasil the price of the other ones is just outrageous.
Is there any cheaper dongles with a higher refresh rate then the cheap one? I have one and the data refresh rate is so slow compared to the green one you showed. The obdlink lx is over $120 in my country
do you have to use a special app for each brand of blue tooth scanner
Check out Carplugs.com to purchase the OBDlink with free shipping:
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Hi Fred do you have an update to this video?
I want to buy OBD LX but I think it"s not yet available in my country. I think OBD lx is the latest dongle I ever seen on video. Thanks for these video
maribel bocol Thank you for taking the time to comment.
can we use this obd 2 dongle for a 24v system truck or is there any other dongle that can be used for cars as well as for truck for my work shop please recommend me
Question how will this attack up against the blue driver dongle in terms of it's featured I am interested in getting one of these and stuck with so many choices out there and that so many guys out there say that all of them are ElM327 I will like to hear your input thank you in advance
Have you looked at FIXD yet? I don't much about it yet.
Can the OBDLink read abs codes?? Nice video btw
Hi, can we see/ monitor the fuel gauge using torque? If yes can you guide me how to setup that?
Why is there Lester Crest from GTA 5 in this Video ?? :D
I have a question for you? I just bought the Green XL one. i have and iPhone so I am going to be using Dash or Dash Command or even Torque. It should still work fine after seeing your video. My question is though! The Box says Hacker Proof... Now what the heck is all that about??? Can you explain?
+Gear Obsession
have you tried to pair this odblink lx w/ other apps to make car auto start or unlock door ect?
You should of just detached the obdII pulled the wire down plugged it in and put the whole thing up under neath. Rather than cutting out the plastic. But that's just me???
yes, I know when OCD kicks in
I thought OBD2 was R2D2 and BB-8's love child.
Michael Parker Best comment! lol
I’m looking to buy a used vehicle within the next 2 months, which device would you recommend for me while inspecting potential used vehicles for purchase ?
Does the scantool obd2 work with m-obd? I have a 2003 hilux that hasnt worked with an adapter like the small chinese one
Have you tried BlueDriver? If so whats your opinion on it vs a generic elm327 or the green box?
Thank you for the great information.
I may be just looking in the wrong area but where can I find the torque app (the first one you showed) is it an app from a store ? I cant seem to find it ..I know this is strange but I am new to smartphones and apps. Is there a link or do you know where to find it? I like the real time vacuum part of it . I have a leak I think but I can only hear the air sucking when I am going up hill. Kind of hard to check while driving lol :) Thank you for your time.
Cenobyte if you have an Android device LG, Samsung , HTC, NOKIA etc... It's on the Google play Store app. Open the app and tap the search icon up top and type in the name of the app you are looking for.
If you have an Apple device select the App Store and search the same way in there. Good luck.
which one works best with cars built outside the US?
can you suggest a dongle for use with wired CAN RX/TX capable head units?
Cool dog. I have one like that, but mine has smaller ears. They are very friendly dogs. Btw nice video.
gertis2014 Thank you so much!!!
Have you had a chance to try Automatic Pro with its real time tracking?
Cute dog how old is he ?
Notice any lag on data sampling? Did the cheap one have any noticeable differences in sample rate?
I currently have a scangauge that tends to have problems with slow data sampling, even on its highest setting. I'm thinking about buying the LX to make sure that problem goes away but if the 10$ knockoff works, I'd be wiling to try. Thanks
bassbone1785 I did not notice any significant lag from any of these products. Maybe just a .half a second at the most.
Cool video. Cool dog. Thanks for sharing.
Well I'd have loosened the OBD connector and pushed the whole thing inside, usually it's just held with little tabs. Your solution works too though :P
I have a question, so if I have a check light going on in my car then can use this dongle to learn what its cause by?
so what do you think of the blue driver? in regards to this obd2
I bought the blue one but my torque screen doesn't look like that? do I have to buy the 5$ one or if the free one ok?
my son got one of these; they're pretty fun!
How safe is it to leave an OBD-II reader permanently connected and constantly reading/polling data from the ECU? makes me wonder if leaving it consantly running is not good for the car. By the way, Thank you for this video!
+wals-world If the diagnostic device is "read-only" it could never do any harm since it can't write onto the cars ECM. But be careful if you're using a laptop with a more powerful program, since the ELM327 can be used to re-write ECM injector and timing for performance mods - but that extended program costs between $120 - 1200. I would think the other dongles could too so with the right program. But no way if using a simple phone app, they only read
+Edwin Henry Blachford
Programs that allow rewriting the code that runs the car are now available free and open source.
A very good argument for not leaving a WiFi OBD2 installed as they are not very secure.
Bluetooth or USB are much safer.
Can we use this for electric vehicle.
Does anyone know if there is a scanner tool that can read Toyota transmission fluid temperature live when engine is running and under $100.00?
How can I tell if they will work for a 2003 Grand Marquis LS ?
Thanks
Good vid, liked your dog at the end.
can you tell me is this OBD2 nitro working or not?
Do you know if when using the ODB Link BlueTooth dongle: will / can it reset a AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT on my vehicle? I have had it repaired with a friend and just wondering if it can reset / resolve this type of issue. Thank you.
Eduardo Martinez I have heard that the Blue Drive or Blue Driver might have that capability. Expensive tho. Good luck.
I have a faulty airbag dashboard light but this app (torque) did not recognise it, how can I remove it?
I use elm327 Bluetooth
lo 200km ay que hacerlos seguido o da igual . gracias
I am looking for obd dongle that can track miles....(trip counter). Please point me in the right direction
Hi i have ELM-327 mini OBD like in video and dont see my ESU in the car peugeot 206 mod 1999 1400cc 8v.
Then i go to conect in my citroen c3 1.100cc mod 2005 and work fine.
What happent and why dont see ESU in peugeot any opinion ?
What about the next two devices????
Which would have you recommend for iOS?
iv a Vw jetta mk4 1998 petrol and tried with both elm327 and odblink in torque but the car symbol keeps on blinking, it says cannot connect to Ecu. it give me headache any ideas?
+imationedit VW doesnt let you use any non vw obd reader because they never want you to use it as it would uncover their emission cheating :D either that or its just another VW style wiring gremlin
Blue one don't work on Volvo S60 have not tried out the green and white - nothing nada inget ah oh well
Why do you prefer the Bluetooth model over wifi? Thanks
jbrose11 I may be using the WiFi for something else. Bluetooth allows for multiple connections.
Are there any apps that help you reset the Airbag light? I dont want to have to go to the dealership and pay an arm and a leg.
***** Keep in mind I don't know what kind of vehicle you have, but I believe the Airbag "SRS" is usually a seperate system. It doesn't have trouble codes. It does a check of the SRS system every time you turn on the key. If your vehicle has never had the airbags deployed, then it's just a matter of figuring out what is making the light come on and fixing it. If the bags have deployed in the past and then "fixed" and the light is still coming on, you will need to figure out what has NOT been fixed. If only the bags and damaged sensors were replaced, but not the SRS module (once it goes off, it can't be reset) then you'll need to replace it with one that has never been deployed.
2008 Hyundai TIburon. It's a common problem for the seatbelt buckle to trigger the sensor and light. But it hasnt been recalled for this year yet.
I heard that even with it fixed, it has to be reset to see if the solution worked.
***** Yeah, that is not going to have anything to do with the OBD2 system so none of these dongles or apps are going to have any effect on that. The dealer is going to be the only people that have the specialized scan tools for the SRS system. I would read all the Tiburon forums to see if anyone has come up with a cheap fix. If it is a single switch in the buckle that has dirty contacts and does not close a circuit when buckled, it may be as easy as cleaning the contacts. Sorry I can't be of more help.
I heard that a certain app works with certain years and models of Toyotas (Lexus, Scion), and Volkswagen cars and you're able to turn off the airbag lights with them.
Not sure if it resets the light or simply turns off the light.
It's called Carista
Unfortunately it doesnt work on the Tiburon.
The "quick fix" i heard was to remove the fuse. But that is illegal if you're selling the car.
does the WE bluetooth elm 327 work safely since have seen a few vidz where they have warned about it can distroy the ECU computer... anybody know? ordered one from wish and are afraid to use it... i am just going to use it for deleting fault codes but i just want to have insurence from someone who have used it... thanks for any replie....
i want it do it?
i live in CAMBODAI
whether to buy it or not?
Do you have to press that button every time you come back to the car to pair with the phone again?
ChillCosmos Once a bluetooth connection has been discovered and connected, it will always reconnect automatically or simply by going into the bluetooth devices and clicking on it. The button is only for new devices or the first time.
I bouht the ELM 327 Mini and downloaded the free version of torque, but I cant seem to read the ECM in my 2002 tahoe. Any suggestions on gettting it to work ?
+dustinpool same issue w/ my Dodge Intrepid, connects, but cant connect to vehicles ecu
+Mark Cob what year??
2000 3.2L ES
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I have '09 GMC Sierra. Will I get the LX or MX model? Thanks!
+Kit Anilapde I don't know the car - i'm Australian.. :-! However, if the car is newer than 2006, it's likely to use a "CAN" car computer network which is much faster than earlier car computers and so needs a faster chip that's set up for it too. In that case, i've found the ELM327 dongle works for sure on a CAN system, Since my Australian Ford uses CAN, and also has a weird wiring of the OBD2 plug, which the ELM327 was also able to work out. I don't know about the others on this video
My OBDLink LX stopped connecting to my phone making it useless. I might try FIXD.
Are any of these dongles bi-directional and can they read transmission and abs codes?
Metal Maniac This dongles can read and reset codes that are thrown by your car's computer, I'm not aware of any other interactions other then reading information.
Good information. Editing software needed for the overly long duration video.
please whre can i get the OBD II scanner device
hey, I bought one from eBay but I'm worried it would mess up my cars ecu. what do you recommend?
I recommend you stop impulse buying stupid s***off E-bay if you're not even going to use it
how much? and will it work in GMC Acadia 2010??
+Waseem Khan ebay or Amazon...china....4$-15$...But read what protocols its capable of handling. They have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi versions, most wont work on Apple iCrap. most come w/ mini CD of chinese crap apps, go grab the Torque App from a torrent site if ya want free. Great app
+Waseem Khan Here's a better OBD2 scanner plus.google.com/108887414491535425118/posts/NTkrkuzaBKs
Dodd Ruth wrong link!
will these affect custom tunes installed in your vehicle?
No
no.
Know any that I can just slip over the port and lock it?
Hi, can you tell me if these devices work with an iphone ?? Or only with Antroid devices.
Starfox McCloudX Yes, there are apps for the iPhone for these devices.
but remember one thing! for Iphone you should buy the wifi model... bluetooh does not work!
Very cool! thanks for sharing bro!
well..u seem to know alot about this...
i bought the ELM 327 bluetooth plug.
if i plug it in, turn the key.... my ABS and Airbag lights go on also... ?.. ECU doesnt show errors.
if i turn the key...and then plug the OBD.. no lights go on..
so its the OBD plug making the lights go on?...why?..
Torque app says no errors on Adapter status.
Help?:D :)
+Henry McFly While many manufacturers used the OBD2 connectors ( since they are cheap hardware ), not all are wired in the standard way. Australian Fords are like this. However the ELM327 works on my Aussie Ford, so i'm guessing it has a way to recognize the logic signals on each pin of the connector and reassign it if necessary. This might be why yours acts differently if "booted" in different ways. Perhaps your car's OBD2 is wired in a non-standard way ( as many American and Aussie cars are to try and keep you going to their service department ). Perhaps it's like using a USB keyboard with an old version of Windows - the keyboard only works AFTER the system is loaded
Hmm ahh ok.. That might be the problem then. I have toyota celica.seems more have that problem
Does not work on my 2000 Dodge Intrepid SE, Have tried 3 different "dongles", all bluetooth, using android OS 5.1.1, all 3 devices paired up, connected fine, according to Torque, but not connecting to car's ECU. Yet works on everyone elses I've tried, except an Olds Avalon, didnt work on that one either.....I'm pissed....lol, Out of ideas dang it, I'm ignorant to bluetooth protocol code