The best bluetoothe OBDII reader for Android devices on the market today! Guaranteed to work on ALL OBDII compliant vehicles! Not just a few!
Supports all OBD-II Protocols (ISO15765-4 (CAN), ISO14230-4 (KWP2000), ISO9141-2, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM)2. Works on all OBD2 Vehicles which were produced after 1966 (including VPW, PWM, ISO, KWP 2000, CAN protocols).3. Software for ELM327 USB OBD-II auto diagnostic system is free. It allows you to use your PC and ELM327 to get various data information of the engine on your car.
The software is easy to use and it supports DOS and Windows operating system.4. Bluetooth connection, convenient for connecting to laptop. 5. Reading and analyzing the fault codes. Clearing fault codes. Displaying data of sensor.Tech Specs:Color: BlackOutput protocol: RS232 serial portFrequency: 38400Operating voltage: 12V(short circuit &over current protection)Cur. Mini Bluetooth ELM327 OBD2 Scanner Car Diagnostic Tool OBDii Auto Code Reader Torque Android ELM327 V1.5 Wireless Bluetooth CAN-BUS scan tool supports OBD-II protocols. It is used to read & diagnose trouble codes, clear trouble codes and detect fuel pressure and so on.
OBD-II Software for ELM327 is a free program that allows you to use your PC and a hardware interface to get theinformation from your car's computer. The program is very user-friendly, and easy to learn. It is also very easy to install: simply extract the files into a folder on your computer's hard drive, and you're ready to go. Supports all OBD-II Protocols (ISO15765-4 (CAN), ISO14230-4 (KWP2000), ISO9141-2, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM)2. Works on all OBD2 Vehicles which were produced after 1966 (including VPW, PWM, ISO, KWP 2000, CAN protocols).3.
Software for ELM327 USB OBD-II auto diagnostic system is free. It allows you to use your PC and ELM327 to get various data information of the engine on your car. The software is easy to use and it supports DOS and Windows operating system.4. Bluetooth connection, convenient for connecting to laptop. 5. Reading and analyzing the fault codes. Clearing fault codes. Displaying data of sensor.Tech Specs:Color: BlackOutput protocol: RS232 serial portFrequency: 38400Operating voltage: 12V(short circuit &over current protection)Cur.
Supports all OBD-II Protocols (ISO15765-4 (CAN), ISO14230-4 (KWP2000), ISO9141-2, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM)2. Works on all OBD2 Vehicles which were produced after 1966 (including VPW, PWM, ISO, KWP 2000, CAN protocols).3. Software for ELM327 USB OBD-II auto diagnostic system is free. It allows you to use your PC and ELM327 to get various data information of the engine on your car. The software is easy to use and it supports DOS and Windows operating system.4. Bluetooth connection, convenient for connecting to laptop. 5.
Reading and analyzing the fault codes. Clearing fault codes. Displaying data of sensor.Tech Specs:Color: BlackOutput protocol: RS232 serial portFrequency: 38400Operating voltage: 12V(short circuit &over current protection)Cur.
Is Your Check Engine Light (CEL) on? Do you want to connect to your car's Engine Control Unit (ECU) to find out what it's saying is wrong?
If you own a car, you've had your 'check engine' light come on at some point. If you consult your owners manual, it tells you to take it to a service center to have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Not very helpful or reassuring. Want to read your engine fault codes on your own? Most modern cars have Engine Control Unit (ECU) computers that monitor engine functioning, and you can connect to the computer through a standardized port called an OBD-II (OBD2) port. First, determine if your car has an ODB-II port, get a OBD-II reader, connect to your car and you can read any fault codes to find out what the ECU is reporting. You can easily Google those codes with your car make/model/year and find out more information about what other's may have reported as the likely fix for the problem.
Does Your Car Have An OBD-II Port? If it was made in 1996 or after the answer is probably yes. Check for more information on the OBDII interface: Googling your car's make, model and year with 'OBD2' can help you locate where the port is in your car, if you have one. Connecting to the OBDII Port In order to connect to the OBD-II port and read the ECU information, you need an adapter and a reader (or a single unit that does both, see below). There are a lot of options out there, but here I am reviewing a very inexpensive Bluetooth adapter that you can then connect to with an Android-powered smartphone and use an app called Torque Pro to read the information. I've also included below a link to an all in one unit for those who don't have or don't want to use a smartphone.
The ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD-II Diagnostic Scanner I ordered this from and included the photos here. So far it has worked flawlessly for me with my wife's 2006 BMW X3 and my 2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab. I was able to read 2 fault codes in the BMW and clear both so the Service Engine Soon light was turned off (see disclaimer below on doing this). It is important to note that this scanner is simply a connector and will not read the codes and display the information by itself. It needs a device that can connect to it via Bluetooth wireless such as a smartphone or laptop computer (you will also need software on that device). An easy solution is an Android-powered phone with the Torque Pro app installed.
Torque Pro Android App I downloaded and installed the Torque Pro free version of the application onto my HTC Amaze smartphone. The paid full version is only $5, and you can find the full information on: Thus far the free version has worked great with my smartphone and has connected to the Bluetooth adapter without issue. It allowed me to read real-time information with the cars running and also to read any logged or pending fault codes.
I also was able to clear codes and get the CEL light to turn off (see Precautions and Disclaimer on doing this below). I like how configurable this Android app/Bluetooth adapter combination is and for a total cost of around $20 it's pretty sweet.
Getting Everything Connected In short, just make sure you pair your phone or device to the Bluetooth adapter BEFORE opening the Torque Pro app. Here are the steps, which might vary depending on your phone:. Insert the ELM327 Bluetooth adapter into the OBDII port (you should notice it receiving power even without the car turned on). Turn ON Bluetooth on your phone. Go to your Bluetooth settings on your phone and scan for available devices to pair with. Find the OBDII scanner in the list (probably will be the only one) and pair the device to your phone. You can enter the suggested password of 0000 or 1234, and it should pair up.
Once paired, go your applications and open the Torque Pro app. It should take a moment (for me this was up to 30-60 seconds) to communicate and pair up to the ECU. At this point, you are connected to the ECU and can read/clear codes and start your car to view real-time information from the ECU. Please note that while reading your own OBDII fault codes can be very helpful in diagnosing problems on your own, you should only clear the codes if you are certain that those codes don't indicate a serious problem.
Ignoring a serious engine fault code could result in significant damage to your vehicle. The information provided here on reading your own codes is intended to give you a better understanding of what might be wrong with your vehicle before you have a professional diagnosis. That way you won't be at the mercy of your shop and might have a better indication if they are diagnosing a problem incorrectly. For more information on managing or withdrawing consents and how we handle data, visit our Privacy Policy at: Show Details Necessary HubPages Device ID This is used to identify particular browsers or devices when the access the service, and is used for security reasons. Login This is necessary to sign in to the HubPages Service. Google Recaptcha This is used to prevent bots and spam. Akismet This is used to detect comment spam.
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