iPhone app based OBDII scan tools
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iPhone app based OBDII scan tools
Do you guys use anything like this? I've been looking at Blue Driver and Automatic. I'd like to hear some feedback from you guys.
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I use dash command. What is it you want to do, just read codes or monitor and log performance data.
Also note that with IOS you'll need to use a WIFI reader. Bluetooth will not work with IOS.
Also note that with IOS you'll need to use a WIFI reader. Bluetooth will not work with IOS.
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Yes, I'm interested in reading and clearing codes. There were some data points like air flow that I wanted to track but that would be a nice to have. I was really hoping to find one that gave me a little more access like being able to turn on motorized side mirrors when I get them. The Automatic brand seems to have a lot of "fluff" around routes and fuel efficiency. The Blue Driver brand has more relevant data points for me. Are you sure I need WiFi? The Blue Driver one claims to work with Apple products and is Bluetooth enabled. They have a ton of good reviews which was also surprising to me.
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Vgate makes a wireless OBD2 scan tool for WIFI and BT. (Separate devices).
I've had mine for a year or so ago when I first did this I tried a BT reader and learned that IOS would not support it. After at I went WIFI.
Now at was 1 year ago. As updates often add improvements these may now work with IOS.
I can only speak about Dash Command. It works well and has a logging function that when completed allows you to email a Excel spreadsheet with a ton of data.
It also has pretty nice dashboards to view realtime data but personally I don't use that very often.
I've had mine for a year or so ago when I first did this I tried a BT reader and learned that IOS would not support it. After at I went WIFI.
Now at was 1 year ago. As updates often add improvements these may now work with IOS.
I can only speak about Dash Command. It works well and has a logging function that when completed allows you to email a Excel spreadsheet with a ton of data.
It also has pretty nice dashboards to view realtime data but personally I don't use that very often.
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Just got off the phone with the folks from Blue Driver. They confirmed that their app does work with Bluetooth. He said there was an issue when the iphone 6's came out but they fixed that in the recent app update. You can download the app for free now but the dongle costs $100. I just ordered mine from Amazon, I'll let you know how it plays out.
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Something that's EXTREMELY important to consider when you're doing this, is to get an ELM OBD2 Wifi dongle wth an appropriate refresh rate to make the diagnostics, reports, and data files meaningful and useful. I made the mistake of going with one of the Chinese-made knockoff ELM dongles for like $19 at Amazon, only to find out that they refreshed only once every couple of seconds, and the connection would drop out frequently, which is practically USELESS for any kind of meaningful information gathering or datalogging.
See this link for a list of good ones to use: http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Bluetooth_Adapters
I went with the OBDLink MX, and it works great.
See this link for a list of good ones to use: http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Bluetooth_Adapters
I went with the OBDLink MX, and it works great.
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Something that's EXTREMELY important to consider when you're doing this, is to get an ELM OBD2 Wifi dongle wth an appropriate refresh rate to make the diagnostics, reports, and data files meaningful and useful. I made the mistake of going with one of the Chinese-made knockoff ELM dongles for like $19 at Amazon, only to find out that they refreshed only once every couple of seconds, and the connection would drop out frequently, which is practically USELESS for any kind of meaningful information gathering or datalogging.
See this link for a list of good ones to use: http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Bluetooth_Adapters
I went with the OBDLink MX, and it works great.
See this link for a list of good ones to use: http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Bluetooth_Adapters
I went with the OBDLink MX, and it works great.
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TIR, I'm in love! I downloaded the app, plugged it in and then searched it in my Bluetooth list. As soon as that happened, I had full use of the product.
I had no CEL, so I can't talk to how that part works. But I love all the datapoints it can capture in real time. What I really like is that once it pulls your VIN info, it has all the things that need to be done at various maintenance schedules, all recalls and service bulletins. It's very easy to use and fast. The Bluetooth connection works great and it's nice knowing there's 24/7 phone support available should I need it.
I had no CEL, so I can't talk to how that part works. But I love all the datapoints it can capture in real time. What I really like is that once it pulls your VIN info, it has all the things that need to be done at various maintenance schedules, all recalls and service bulletins. It's very easy to use and fast. The Bluetooth connection works great and it's nice knowing there's 24/7 phone support available should I need it.
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I have blue driver and I think its great for the price. I've used it for all our cars and the common cars like Honda/Mazda etc have a lot of feedback for CEL's.
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I use this..works well
http://www.dashboss.com/
http://www.dashboss.com/
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Vgate makes a wireless OBD2 scan tool for WIFI and BT. (Separate devices).
I've had mine for a year or so ago when I first did this I tried a BT reader and learned that IOS would not support it. After at I went WIFI.
Now at was 1 year ago. As updates often add improvements these may now work with IOS.
I can only speak about Dash Command. It works well and has a logging function that when completed allows you to email a Excel spreadsheet with a ton of data.
It also has pretty nice dashboards to view realtime data but personally I don't use that very often.
I've had mine for a year or so ago when I first did this I tried a BT reader and learned that IOS would not support it. After at I went WIFI.
Now at was 1 year ago. As updates often add improvements these may now work with IOS.
I can only speak about Dash Command. It works well and has a logging function that when completed allows you to email a Excel spreadsheet with a ton of data.
It also has pretty nice dashboards to view realtime data but personally I don't use that very often.
will it work on my w211 year 2005 ?
and I have an iphone 6
thanks
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Which softwear/cable is the best to have all access like STAR that Mercedes use?
I had an Audi before and bought vagcom this also let you go into the settings and adjust things like steering sensitive from 1-10, turning options on that were disabled etc
I had an Audi before and bought vagcom this also let you go into the settings and adjust things like steering sensitive from 1-10, turning options on that were disabled etc
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any news? did you find this kind of app/cable for the mercedes ?
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now I use dashcommand and wifi elm adapter on my iphone
it reads the errors and probably does the reset also
but it is very limited and nothing similar to OEM STAR connection
it reads the errors and probably does the reset also
but it is very limited and nothing similar to OEM STAR connection