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Bluetooth OBDII and Smartphone - brilliant

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    #32
    pred racer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,385 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Me too, Ive used it quite frequently (yes I drive an Alfa) it was handy to diagnose my differential pressure sensor error.
    Some guys on the alfaowners forum leave their bluetooth dongle plugged in all the time, but if I leave it plugged into mine overnight the car ****s itself, so be careful.


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    #33
    kevmcdonnell
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭kevmcdonnell


    cletus wrote: »
    I would try your elm327 device with another car before you write it off


    Tried it just there on my mates mk2 diesel focus with torque pro and it worked no problem so it must just be my car. Very handy piece of kit, picked up a few power train faults on his car he didn't know about.


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    #34
    jimgoose
    Registered Users Posts: 20,174 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    kevmcdonnell wrote: »
    Tried it just there on my mates mk2 diesel focus with torque pro and it worked no problem so it must just be my car. Very handy piece of kit, picked up a few power train faults on his car he didn't know about.

    Interesting. What year is the diesel Focus?


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    #35
    kevmcdonnell
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭kevmcdonnell


    Diesel focus that i tested it on is a 2006 1.6L


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    #36
    jimgoose
    Registered Users Posts: 20,174 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    kevmcdonnell wrote: »
    Diesel focus that i tested it on is a 2006 1.6L

    Ah yeah. That'd be CANBus/EOBD by law.


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    #37
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,044 ✭✭✭Pique


    Can't reset service indicator on Fiat/Alfa with these. Need FiatECUScan 2.1 fwiw
    Torque will scan faults and show real-time info though.
    Hoping to get that sorted with the OBD and display it on a built in android tab.


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    #38
    deezell
    Registered Users Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭deezell


    Pique wrote: »
    Can't reset service indicator on Fiat/Alfa with these. Need FiatECUScan 2.1 fwiw
    Torque will scan faults and show real-time info though.
    Hoping to get that sorted with the OBD and display it on a built in android tab.

    I have it working on a 2006 Alfa GT, but I was hoping to reset the service interval, you reckon it cant be done. has anyone used the AlfaOBD app with the Elm Bluetooth adapter? cant get mine to connect, tho the adapter works with torque pro.


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    #39
    fl4pj4ck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,001 ✭✭✭fl4pj4ck


    anyone knows if it works with '01 Avensis VVTi?


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    #40
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,054 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    fl4pj4ck wrote: »
    anyone knows if it works with '01 Avensis VVTi?

    I've used it on a 04 Avensis, and a 00 yaris, so I would think so.

    Actually, i'm in Limerick. Pm me if you want to test it at some stage. Only take a minute.


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    #41
    Frank Ryan Jr
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Frank Ryan Jr


    Does anyone know where you can buy a dongle (as in a shop like Halfords or Maplin?) I need one in a hurry as I'm checking out a car this Saturday.


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    #42
    deezell
    Registered Users Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭deezell


    Frank Ryan Jr wrote: »
    Does anyone know where you can buy a dongle (as in a shop like Halfords or Maplin?) I need one in a hurry as I'm checking out a car this Saturday.

    Plenty for sale on adverts.ie
    http://touch.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_Bluetooth+obd/


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    #43
    Frank Ryan Jr
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Frank Ryan Jr


    Aye thanks but need it in a hurrying none are near Limerick. Was wondering did the likes of TopPart or whatever have them in stock.


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    #44
    Truckermal
    Registered Users Posts: 6,048 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Frank Ryan Jr wrote: »
    Aye thanks but need it in a hurrying none are near Limerick. Was wondering did the likes of TopPart or whatever have them in stock.

    What type of car?


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    #45
    Frank Ryan Jr
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Frank Ryan Jr


    Volvo s40 2005


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    #46
    deezell
    Registered Users Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭deezell


    Frank Ryan Jr wrote: »
    Aye thanks but need it in a hurrying none are near Limerick. Was wondering did the likes of TopPart or whatever have them in stock.

    Motor factors tend to sell pro obd scanners. The elm obd is a generic obd scanner than covers engine and emissions functions on all cars. Other modules of the car such as abs brakes, transmission, electrical systems would be specific to a cars own software, so you won't be able to test these with torque and a simple obd Bluetooth device like the elm.


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    #47
    deezell
    Registered Users Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭deezell


    For a volvo this cheap cloned cable and software, volvo FCR version 1.3 would give you access to probably all the modules in a 2005 model, but you won't get one in a shop.
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-Diagnostic-Cable-code-reader-livedata-scan-tool-800-C70-S40-V40-900-S90V90-/301740421606?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2526meid%253Dc5a4bddd2ce44d0181e662972f3a9240%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D3%2526rkt%253D6%2526mehot%253Dag%2526sd%253D151557980776&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460
    Here's a more upmarket one for sale in Tipp which claims to scan manufacturer specific modules, volvo included, as well as generic obd.
    http://touch.adverts.ie/other-computers/newest-ds150e-tcs-cdp-car-truck-diagnostic-tool-delphi-2014r3-software-file-activation-by-email/11653363


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    #48
    Frank Ryan Jr
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Frank Ryan Jr


    Thanks for this, really appreciate it!


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