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pilot2 02-12-15 07:04 AM

The Remote OBD II READER for lazy and cheap people
 
I bought a $9.00 OBD bluetooth reader

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...e69e1b66c6.jpg

Then, on my Android phone, I installed the TORQUE PRO application, $4.95, and the system works quite nice. With my wife driving the car, I can monitor all the OBD II computer outputs, save the data and e-mail it to myself for furture reference. I can see any error codes, clear the codes, etc.

https://lh3.ggpht.com/kO7aAjPZ_NOa-d...JVt6Bw=h900-rw

So, for $13.95 all-in, I can leisurely view the OBD II readings. ;)

AnthonyMtz 02-13-15 05:12 PM

Lol nice to know some people are starting to use it, I've had it for about 2 years now it's really nice to read CEL lights ;) of course I only paid 1.99$ when it first came out! :)

maxSteel 02-16-15 09:22 AM

Is there a good, cheap, bluetooth one for iphone?

hypervish 02-16-15 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by maxSteel (Post 8914308)
Is there a good, cheap, bluetooth one for iphone?

You cant use the bluetooth one on the iPhone without jailbreaking. However, you can use a Wi-Fi ELM327.

maxSteel 02-16-15 12:51 PM

I found this one but the OBD sensor is $99. I don't want to spend that much.

http://www.lemurmonitors.com/

hypervish 02-16-15 12:56 PM


Originally Posted by maxSteel (Post 8914661)
I found this one but the OBD sensor is $99. I don't want to spend that much.

http://www.lemurmonitors.com/

Here's an example of what you need:

maxSteel 02-16-15 01:48 PM

Thanks Hypervish. I've found cheap IPhone WIFI ones.

But WIFI based devices that require you to switch data networks to use them are annoying. So I'd rather find a Bluetooth one.

hypervish 02-16-15 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by maxSteel (Post 8914771)
Thanks Hypervish. I've found cheap IPhone WIFI ones.

But WIFI based devices that require you to switch data networks to use them are annoying. So I'd rather find a Bluetooth one.

But you can't use the bluetooth one on an iPhone unless you jailbreak.

maxSteel 02-17-15 08:58 PM

The Lemur BlueDriver product.does not appear to require jailbreaking.
Here's their Youtube video:

hypervish 02-18-15 05:47 AM

Yes, that is correct. But that's because you are looking at an official OBD II reader for the iPhone which aren't cheap. You stated you were looking for a cheap bluetooth obd II reader, which you will not find since it will not work without jailbreaking. Apple is very strict about what it allows end users to use to communicate with their device.


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