503C43 ////AMG

I just bought an OBDII bluetooth device that will connect to my iPhone and display all sorts of cool info

I have already downloaded a couple apps and can't wait for the bluetooth device to arrive so I can try it out.

Here is a link to the bluetooth device I bought for $25 on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ELM32...QQcmdZViewItem

Here is a function list:

Functions

• Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
• Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light)
• Display current sensor data: Engine RPM, Calculated Load Value, Coolant Temperature, Fuel System Status, Vehicle Speed, Short Term Fuel Trim, Long Term Fuel Trim, Intake Manifold Pressure, Timing Advance, Intake Air Temperature, Air Flow Rate, Absolute Throttle Position, Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims, Fuel System status, Fuel Pressure

I will post results once I get the OBDII device, should be in a week or less

DRBC43AMG

Hi Jason,
Yes please, keep us informed of the results That looks like a neat piece of electronic gadgetry

KJI3jflarryfe93

OBD connection on our cars is it ontop of the black box on passengers side under the hood?
does euro cars and US cars share the same OBD plug/connetions to read codes?

DRBC43AMG

I doubt they are different. Too expensive when manufacturing...

KJI3jflarryfe93

it's weird why our cars lacks the CEL light in the cluster!!!

DRBC43AMG

Hmmm I thought the CEL light was the big yellow triangle in the speedo dial which lights up when something is really wrong? All the other little lights are for other "minor" problems

503C43 ////AMG

I do not believe the EURO C43's have a CEL light. The CEL light on the US C43 looks like a little engine and says "Check Engine". The triangle you are speaking about it the traction control, it lights up when you lose traction or if you have ESP turned "off"

503C43 ////AMG

OBDII conection is found inside the car, usually down by the drivers side under the dash.

Here is a vid that shows the same OBDII bluetooth transmitter I bought, @ 9:49 or so into the video you can see where he has it connected:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay-ZvTn3fLo

KJI3jflarryfe93

daem fokkers at Stuttgart plant removed the CEL to save some weight on already heavy C43!
seriously euro cars never had the CEL.
when my o2 fokked up I didn't know what was wrong with my car and I kept driving with it.
with a CEL I would have known something was bad.
all the time I thought my transmission was going bad until I got the codes for bad o2.

Jovsky

I just ordered mine off eBay. I will receive in 3-4 days. Can't wait to try it out. As I was reading the details, you could also use the laptop? Does the software also comes with it?

P.S. Where do you download the apps for iPhone?

503C43 ////AMG

in the apps store, there is a button you push on the iphone to get there much like itunes...

Jovsky

Thanks Jason!

Btw, whatever happened to the weekend photo shoot of two C43s with a buddy of yours?

503C43 ////AMG

Ivan bagged out We plan on doing one in a couple weeks once I have my painted rotors and calipers installed and he installs his new avantgarde grille, I have been SUPER busy lately and have a pile of parts (rotors, pads, SS brake lines, e brake kit) to install on my car but have had no time

DRBC43AMG

Any application available for Android compatible phones (Xperia for example)?

503C43 ////AMG

Yes, check out the link I posted. The app is called "Torque" and is ONLY available for andriod phones, from what I can tell it is one of the best apps out there

DRBC43AMG

Thanks Jason, I've downloaded the free version in the meantime.

Jovsky

That sucks. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to see that the photoshoot will happen anytime soon. I want to see your C43's upgrades so bad. Makes me so envious...

DRBC43AMG

I have been thinking about a OBDII connection in our C43's. Are there any elsewhere than under the plug of the black box in the engine compartement (under the screen passenger side)?? Never have seen any in the cabin, but I have not looked very closely under the dash though

503C43 ////AMG

Not sure about EURO versions but I have one by the drivers leg, this is where DEQ plugs in their sensors to determine if I pass or not...

KJI3jflarryfe93

I've seen a plastic cover on the passengers side of the dash when you open the door.
is it for killing the passengers glove compartment airbag or is it a connector for some kind of electronic gadgets?

503C43 ////AMG

In the US that is where the cabin filter is located...

Here is a screen shot from the WIS, it is shown on a W210 but the WIS states it is in the same location on a W202 and judging from the picture I believe it to be true. This is a screen shot of a EOBD (Euro OBD):



X11/4 (rectangular plug) is the location of the OBDII connector, the one under the hood (circular plug) appears to be the connector for the SDS.

KJI3jflarryfe93

the round plug for factory STAR is under the hood on passengers side.
When I had to change my MAF, my mekanik plugged this black plug with millions tiny small pin holes for reading codes, this I know about.

But

When you open the passengers door, not the underside plastic cover where the cabin filter is located!
It's on the side of the dash there is a small plastic cover if you pull it, there's somekind of round pin connector??
What is that 4?

503C43 ////AMG

You got me

MarcusF

Seems like I've seen that round plug before . . . . . . .

But back to the other round plug.

503C43 ////AMG

Just received my OBDII bluetooth device but haven't had anytime to play around with it. I will post results as soon as I get a chance to try it out.