Maybe this is a stupid question....but I have an OBD2 code scanner for a Dodge Truck....and I was thinking about plugging it into the OBD2 port on my R53 to see if it would work. It will also read sensors, intake temps, speed, rpm, stuff like that.

I didn't know if it would work since they are both OBD2 systems....or is the MINI OBD2 port set up differently than other vehicles?

I thought I would ask before I plugged it into my MINI and screwed something up.

 

I have a 'universal' obd2 scanner, but it doesn't work with our Mini. I think it really depends on the model, you should just plug it in and see. You can't hurt anything trying to read a code.

 

A quality scanner can read codes. But MINI does have some codes that only their tool seems to read.

 

I use a Kiwi PLX that interfaces the OBD port to WiFi to my iPod or iPad. Works great and allows me to add just about any gauge I want, including engine temperature. Allows me to clear the code as well

 

i got this one and works perfect with my android using the toque app. just like locust said i get pretty much any gauge i wont on my phone, like a boost gauge that records peak boost so i dont have to constantly look at it!

its the obd2-a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327-Interface-Bluetooth-OBD2-Auto-Car-Diagnostic-Scan-Tool-/190939548040?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2c74e24988

 

A generic OBDII reader will work for check engine light, some codes will lead you nowhere tho (Mini related codes that you'll have look up). For anything else, you need either a software with a laptop or a scanner.

 

Will any of those Bluetooth iPhone apps also do data logging ?

That ELM327 Bluetooth deal off of ebay looks great, but I have an iphone. Are there any Bluetooth OBD connectors for MINI's that work with iphones?

Thanks for all the info guys!

 

Dash command uses a wi-fi setup.. That's what i Have. It works well enough..
Downside with the iPhone, The phone looks for data via the wi-fi network first..
slows it down. Go look on the apple website, they have a Pretty neat set up.

 

This:

http://m.gopointtech.com/?dm_redirected=true#2858

I use an eBay cheapie and jailbroke my phone to use RoqyOBD.

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