which adapter do you have? can you do what this guy says below and report back? feel free to tell us which ones are shitty and which aren't, cause most of them are around $20

 

I can not find a bluetooth connection with my phone when getting into my car in the morning before turning the car on. All lights on the adapter are out. Sounds to me like it's not draining my battery...

And I will try to remember later tonight to get on my newegg account and link you the exact one I bought. I based it on reviews. It had a fantastic rating and tons of positive reviews, so I bought it.... worked 100% perfect from day one.

 

Here's the one I got: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1EF0F87534

Keep in mind, there are tons on the market ad they all mimic each other in looks. I bought this one based 100% on reviews and size.

 

I got a different adapter then above and it doesn't have a passive on/off. I thought it did, was mistaken. oh well. Take a relay I already have and do 10 minutes of wiring and it's "problem" solved. I haven't actually drained the battery of my car, and I have left it in overnight. It's just a precaution.

 

I was thinking of getting the ScanGauge, i am go glad i came across this post

i picked http://tinyurl.com/m3pzu6g up and love it! I have the Free version of Torque rt now, might get the paid version soon.

What are the most popular gauges y'all have on ur display?

ty,

 

I've been a Torque user for a couple of years now. I bought my OBDII bluetooth adaptor from Cravenspeed (they were great!) and have used the software with an original Droid X and a Droid RAZR Max smart phone. Decoding the codes and resetting the idiot light has been a big plus for me. I kick off a P0171 (left bank runs lean) code almost everytime I go over the 11,000 mountain passes between east & west slopes of Colorado. The code clears and I don't have to drive staring at a yellow light wondering what's up with that. To be honest, though, I don't display the Torque guages very often as I'm often using the Smartphone for GPS alerts. If you have the bucks for this kind of thing, I think it's great to have.

 

was reading a Toyota forum when i searched if i can display oil temp with torque, came across this info. any1 try this ?

Q. How do I add extra PID's?
A. Open the Torque app and then hit the menu button. Select "Manage extra PIDs/Sensors" (should be second from the bottom).

Hit the menu key again and select "Add custom PID". Enter the PID information provided (And a full and short name of your choice).

Hit ok. The parameter will now be available for logging and real time display.

Oil Temperature PID

OBD2 Mode and PID: 2101
Minimum Value: -40
Maximum Value: 215 (this is just the maximum that this location can support, which does not mean the sensor can read that high)
Scale factor: x1
Unit type: C
Equation: AC-40 (no space between A and C; "AC" is the location within the response)
OBD Header: 7E0 (Auto also works, but seems to take longer)
--------------------------
Fuel remaining PID
PID: 2129
Long name: Fuel Remain (or whatever you want)
Short name: Fuel Remain (or whatever you want)
Minimum Value: 0.0
Maximum Value: 100.0
scale: x1
Unit: Gal
Equation: ((A*13.2)/100)
OBD Header: 7c0
-----------------------

 

Just a quick heads up...because it'll probably be for a limited time only but right now the app for iPhones: DashCommand – OBD-II gauge dashboards, scan tool, and vehicle diagnostics is 'on sale' for just $9.99 vs. $49.99 usually.

iTunes: http://appshopper.com/link/dashcommand

Keep in mind it also needs a way to communicate with the OBD II (wired or via Bluetooth)

 

Just to stir things up some more...

I have been using a Garmin with the EcoRout OBD II adaptor - it too can display and clear codes, and displays 5 gauges at once from a selection of about 8 or so.

Coolant temp
Timing advance
Battery voltage
Intake temp
Manifold pressure
Engine load
Throttle position
Mass air flow

It does not drain my battery - I leave the unit plugged in all the time, including while on vacations were my car will sit in a lot for weeks at a time.

And...

It's a GPS for when I am lost - which is usually!
E

 

I bought last year's model nexus 7 for $120 to use w/ Torque. I'm really getting my money worth using it as a tablet too! Love the Dodo case!

 

Just a heads up for iPhone users. Torque is a great app but hasn't been updated since 2010. They maybe continuing development on android though. Dash Command is being constantly updated as is BMWhat. BMWhat doesn't give you gauges but does read BMW specific codes including soft codes in addition to standard OBD II codes, as well as let you code your R56 ecu's. The recent update allows you to code the CAS and KOMBIE ecu's and they are working on additional coding modules.

 

Which garmin works with the Bluetooth obdII adapter? Does it run Android or are the gauges and obdII interface native to the garmin?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using NAMotoring

 

I use a Garmin 3790 (I think) and the EcoRoute adapter is a Garmin add on Bluetooth device that plugs into the OBD II port.

The EcoRoute costs ~$100 so is not at all as cheap as the Android solutions, BUT given the dual/second purpose added to the GPS (which I really NEED and had already bought and installed), it was the solution for me...

Cheers,
E

 

Oh - and the compatible device list for the EcoRoute module can be found on this page:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?...354#productTab

Cheers,
E

 

The BMWhat App Store page and developer's site isn't totally clear: it can code cars, like NCSexpert?! Has anyone here done it yet?

 

I tried it on mine but I had already done some coding with NCS Expert and had backed up all the ecu's I could connect to so I wasn't worried about trying it. Was straightforward and has English translations of most of the codes.

 

Android version was last updated on September 28 1013. Yes I am a fan of Torque (and Android.) Run whatever makes you happy.

 

summons do you have to buy the 100$ connector or will any connector work with a gramin gps?

 

Sadly yes the Garmin connector is required for the gauges to work on Garmin GPS's. Despite the cost (Garmin tax?) it was the right choice for me - de-moddable, and 2 fuctions for 1 device!
. Good luck!
E

 

I have a 3590LM and recently purchased the ecoRouteHD too (partially based upon your posts). The gauges work fine through the GPS. I was just wondering if you also tried using the "Garmin Mechanic" app with a phone or tablet. I know this is sort of a stretch as it's an Android only app, and so many people have Iphones.

There are 24 different gauges listed in the app, but I really can not get a single one to display properly. I have a full link, and the app never crashes, but no gauge appears to work. I know my GPS can read/display engine load, vehicle speed, coolant temp, RPMs, and battery voltage, but nothing displays properly on my tablet. It is common for me to have a gauge which goes from 1 to 6, never really increasing much past 1/4 of the total meter. Also no gauge says "Speed" "RPM" or any text which tells the gauge I've selected. I see things like %, F, or P.

My only guess it Garmin hasn't tested the app with Android 4.4.2.