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I was able to successfully use the free version of the Carista iPhone app to check my NX for faults (of which there were none) and (with the $19.99 Pro version of the app) modify whatever "dealer-only" Lexus Personalized Settings I wished. The application connected very easily to the OBDII device and worked flawlessly.

Incidentally, for the iPhone, make sure you purchase a wifi OBDII adapter (rather than a bluetooth one, which won't work). I used this one:

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Interesting. I've been curious about this.

Is this one compatible with the carista app? It says for torque app but are the devices app specific?

**sorry, I've an android phone.

http://www.amazon.com/ieGeek%C2%AE-Bluetooth-Scanner-TORQUE-ANDROID/dp/B00QM2CM4M/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1428940115&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=obdii+bluetooth+android+carista http://www.amazon.com/ieGeek%C2%AE-Bluetooth-Scanner-TORQUE-ANDROID/dp/B00QM2CM4M/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1428940115&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=obdii+bluetooth+android+carista
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Originally Posted by emoowear
Interesting. I've been curious about this.

Is this one compatible with the carista app? It says for torque app but are the devices app specific?

**sorry, I've an android phone.

http://www.amazon.com/ieGeek%C2%AE-B...ndroid+carista
Android phones, I believe, will work properly with the Carista app. Check the Carista web page (http://www.caristaapp.com/hardware/) for more information.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT work for Carista or have any financial or other interest whatsoever in this application or any OBDII hardware. I'm just a consumer!
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ah ok..i just clicked through. They have some suggested devices on there. Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQAHS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005NLQAHS&linkCode=as2&tag=carista-20 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQAHS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005NLQAHS&linkCode=as2&tag=carista-20



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007P14NPU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007P14NPU&linkCode=as2&tag=carista-20 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007P14NPU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007P14NPU&linkCode=as2&tag=carista-20
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Originally Posted by spcran4d
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I was able to successfully use the free version of the Carista iPhone app to check my NX for faults (of which there were none) and (with the $19.99 Pro version of the app) modify whatever "dealer-only" Lexus Personalized Settings I wished. The application connected very easily to the OBDII device and worked flawlessly.

Incidentally, for the iPhone, make sure you purchase a wifi OBDII adapter (rather than a bluetooth one, which won't work). I used this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What "dealer-only" features were you able to change on your NX? I have a 200t and was curious how the Carista App worked. I was waiting for the 5000mile service but if I can do it sooner, then worth the $20 for the pro app and $17 for the wifi adapter on Amazon.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by NXFan
What "dealer-only" features were you able to change on your NX? I have a 200t and was curious how the Carista App worked. I was waiting for the 5000mile service but if I can do it sooner, then worth the $20 for the pro app and $17 for the wifi adapter on Amazon.
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Pretty much all of them, at least all the ones in the Lexus Personalized Settings document.
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Originally Posted by spcran4d
Pretty much all of them, at least all the ones in the Lexus Personalized Settings document.
are the dealer settings labeled in an understandable format in the app? I assume it's going to be more than "dealer setting 1, 2, 3..."
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Originally Posted by typocl
are the dealer settings labeled in an understandable format in the app? I assume it's going to be more than "dealer setting 1, 2, 3..."
Yes. I was easily able to correlate them to the LPS document!
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One setting I could not find was the "#36. Lane Change Signal Flashes" setting. Maybe I just over looked it?
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Will it clear SRS (airbag) codes? that's a deal breaker if the paid app can't do that.
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Originally Posted by joeyd27
One setting I could not find was the "#36. Lane Change Signal Flashes" setting. Maybe I just over looked it?
I couldn't find it either, and that was the only setting I wanted to change. I sent them an email asking about this.
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Originally Posted by joeyd27
One setting I could not find was the "#36. Lane Change Signal Flashes" setting. Maybe I just over looked it?
I will recheck later today.

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Will it clear SRS (airbag) codes? that's a deal breaker if the paid app can't do that.
On their website it does specifically say that airbag codes can be reset: http://www.caristaapp.com/features/
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On their website it does specifically say that airbag codes can be reset: http://www.caristaapp.com/features/
Those features are manufacturer specific and there is no way to know if they support them for each of the manufacturers until you buy the software and try it out. They should have a listing of what they support for each of the models, but they don't.

From their website:
Plus, with version 2.0, we’ve added support for non-OBD2 (manufacturer-specific) diagnostics, including things like ABS, airbag, navigation, HVAC, etc. This means that beside the “CHECK ENGINE” light, you can also diagnose and reset your airbag light, ABS light, etc. if your vehicle is one of the supported models from Toyota, Lexus, Scion, VW, Audi, Seat, or Skoda.
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Originally Posted by joeyd27
One setting I could not find was the "#36. Lane Change Signal Flashes" setting. Maybe I just over looked it?
We're in the process of adding that one for the NX. We already have it for many other Lexus models. It should be available in one of our upcoming beta-test versions and after that in our next official release.

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Will it clear SRS (airbag) codes? that's a deal breaker if the paid app can't do that.
Yes, it will

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I couldn't find it either, and that was the only setting I wanted to change. I sent them an email asking about this.
I was just about to reply to your email, but figured I'd post here instead so that everyone knows
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Originally Posted by Carista
We're in the process of adding that one for the NX. We already have it for many other Lexus models. It should be available in one of our upcoming beta-test versions and after that in our next official release.


Yes, it will


I was just about to reply to your email, but figured I'd post here instead so that everyone knows
How long do you estimate it will take for the lane change flash function? That and the remote window and sunroof open is all I want. Thanks.
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