OBD II bluetooth/android
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Tried one just.like that which simply did not function.
I have this one. http://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-301180099-Easy-Diag-Android/dp/B00MFR74O6
I love it. It works very well on my Samsung. It can read and clear codes including SRS and ABS codes. You can also use it for real time data while the car is being driven. Very nice tool.
I love it. It works very well on my Samsung. It can read and clear codes including SRS and ABS codes. You can also use it for real time data while the car is being driven. Very nice tool.
I have a more basic version of the X431 Launch EasyDiag, about $20 from aliexpress if you don't need two car lines. Additional car lines are $40.
For the OP however, you're better off getting Forscan, works on Ford cars and it's free so a basic ELM327 OBDII scanner is all you need.
For the OP however, you're better off getting Forscan, works on Ford cars and it's free so a basic ELM327 OBDII scanner is all you need.
I had one of those cheaper $~10 little blue dongles, it worked for my Element then stopped connecting after a year or so. Then I got a BAFX OBD2 reader, it's a little more expensive at about $25, but it actually connected to my phone faster and was more stable than the cheap one. It's only been about 10 months, so I can't attest to its longevity yet.
http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Blue...;qid=1438310731
http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Blue...;qid=1438310731
Originally Posted By: dishdude
I have this one, $24. Works great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQ...ailpage_o04_s00
That's the one I got back in December 2013. Still works, never had a problem.
I have this one, $24. Works great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQ...ailpage_o04_s00
That's the one I got back in December 2013. Still works, never had a problem.
i would buy one of the ones listed here:
http://www.caristaapp.com/hardware/?platform=android
+1 for the bafx works fine for me.
http://www.caristaapp.com/hardware/?platform=android
+1 for the bafx works fine for me.
Anyone have on which reads tranmission data?
And to push Lady Luck .... Anybody have one they can reccomend that reads Trans temp on a late model Toyota by chance?
And to push Lady Luck .... Anybody have one they can reccomend that reads Trans temp on a late model Toyota by chance?
Yep I have the BAFX, don't go any cheaper I've never had issues with it very good.
Originally Posted By: SumpChump
Anyone have on which reads tranmission data?
And to push Lady Luck .... Anybody have one they can reccomend that reads Trans temp on a late model Toyota by chance?
Usually standard OBDII code scanners just read basic error codes, something like the Launch EasyDiag should be able to read other systems but you have to buy one car line.
Something like just the transmission temperature may be part of the standard OBDII data, but sometimes not.
Anyone have on which reads tranmission data?
And to push Lady Luck .... Anybody have one they can reccomend that reads Trans temp on a late model Toyota by chance?
Usually standard OBDII code scanners just read basic error codes, something like the Launch EasyDiag should be able to read other systems but you have to buy one car line.
Something like just the transmission temperature may be part of the standard OBDII data, but sometimes not.
Originally Posted By: garyb80
I have this one. http://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-301180099-Easy-Diag-Android/dp/B00MFR74O6
I love it. It works very well on my Samsung. It can read and clear codes including SRS and ABS codes. You can also use it for real time data while the car is being driven. Very nice tool.
Where is more information about this? It claims to do SRS and ABS but is there a list of supported vehicle models for that feature? Also does it have bi-directional ability?
I have this one. http://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-301180099-Easy-Diag-Android/dp/B00MFR74O6
I love it. It works very well on my Samsung. It can read and clear codes including SRS and ABS codes. You can also use it for real time data while the car is being driven. Very nice tool.
Where is more information about this? It claims to do SRS and ABS but is there a list of supported vehicle models for that feature? Also does it have bi-directional ability?
Originally Posted By: Vikas
Originally Posted By: garyb80
I have this one. http://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-301180099-Easy-Diag-Android/dp/B00MFR74O6
I love it. It works very well on my Samsung. It can read and clear codes including SRS and ABS codes. You can also use it for real time data while the car is being driven. Very nice tool.
Where is more information about this? It claims to do SRS and ABS but is there a list of supported vehicle models for that feature? Also does it have bi-directional ability?
I have not used it, but here is some add'l info:
http://www.launchtechusa.com/assets/products/EasyDiag PLUS Sell Sheet.pdf
http://www.launchtechusa.com/assets/products/products.html
They have a forum where you could possibly get your questions answered:
http://www.launch.activeboard.com/
Originally Posted By: garyb80
I have this one. http://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-301180099-Easy-Diag-Android/dp/B00MFR74O6
I love it. It works very well on my Samsung. It can read and clear codes including SRS and ABS codes. You can also use it for real time data while the car is being driven. Very nice tool.
Where is more information about this? It claims to do SRS and ABS but is there a list of supported vehicle models for that feature? Also does it have bi-directional ability?
I have not used it, but here is some add'l info:
http://www.launchtechusa.com/assets/products/EasyDiag PLUS Sell Sheet.pdf
http://www.launchtechusa.com/assets/products/products.html
They have a forum where you could possibly get your questions answered:
http://www.launch.activeboard.com/
I've used an ELM327 bluetooth reader on my fleet of Toyota, Nissan and Mazda cars. I've not tried it on the Grand Marquis yet, but don't see why it wouldn't work.
It's a little finicky connecting to Bluetooth on my phone, but once connected, it's fine.
Originally Posted By: Taildragger
There is a bunch of cheap, OBD II interface devices available on places like e-bay. Who has any experience with these? Interested in monitoring coolant and trans temps while towing. (04 F-150)
Example, HERE
It's a little finicky connecting to Bluetooth on my phone, but once connected, it's fine.
Originally Posted By: Taildragger
There is a bunch of cheap, OBD II interface devices available on places like e-bay. Who has any experience with these? Interested in monitoring coolant and trans temps while towing. (04 F-150)
Example, HERE
I have grown pretty fond of the BlueDriver OBD scanner. Works fantastic with my iPhone. Reads and clears codes and links online for detailed code description and solutions. Records real time engine data while operating the vehicle and graphs the data. Nice little unit.
http://www.lemurmonitors.com
http://www.lemurmonitors.com
Could be. I know they claim that is reads all "enhanced" codes from airbags, transmission, ABS, etc from GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota vehicles. No experience with that so going only on what they claim.
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