561design

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.

Thanks!

odonnks

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.

561design

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.

09whitec63

What do you use to plug into your obd2? I went on dash command website under their hardware section and there are lots to choose from

odonnks

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.

561design

There's a wireless or Bluetooth dongle that plugs into your port and communicates with your phone as odonnks stated.


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.

TIR

Please do! I am interested... Maybe even a short review ? Lol

BLKROKT

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.

561design

Good point! I ordered this blue driver bluetooth dongle. It had a lot of good reviews on Amazon and 24/7 support so I figured I'd give it a shot.

561design

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.

qjumpr

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.

Nanook

I use this..works well
http://www.dashboss.com/

albania

will it work on my w211 year 2005 ?
and I have an iphone 6
thanks

nobbyv

Should work w/ any OBDII-compliant car, which is everything after ~'96.

Phil_T

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

albania

any news? did you find this kind of app/cable for the mercedes ?

nobbyv

You named it: STAR. There are laptop bundles pre-loaded with the appropriate SW and necessary cables on Ebay for $700-900. Nothing as cheap as the VCDS.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MB-Star-...EAAOSwkl5Xe3Hs

albania

the cheap version will work only with cheap functions, easy !!
STAR will do all the other things

Star4life

i use dashcommand and go point obd2 bt adapter. works well.

albania

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