ELM327 OBDII USB Reader
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ELM327 OBDII USB Reader
I'm curious if anyone is using an ELM327 OBDII USB Reader to check their engine stats, and what software they are using. I've been using mine to read/clear codes on various vehicles, and I was tempted to use it for checking my EOT/ECT Delta before I decide which live monitoring setup to purchase and install.
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A lot of folks have been using the Torque APP Pro for android and a bluetooth adapter.
It reads codes better than Scangauge II, and has quite a few PIDs it can read.
I have both SGII and Torque Pro, but use the SGII mostly.
I have a blue tooth stereo that I play music through from my phone. They don't play well together.
There are a number of guys that have posted up good inexpensive adapters, do a quick search and you can find which work best.
It reads codes better than Scangauge II, and has quite a few PIDs it can read.
I have both SGII and Torque Pro, but use the SGII mostly.
I have a blue tooth stereo that I play music through from my phone. They don't play well together.
There are a number of guys that have posted up good inexpensive adapters, do a quick search and you can find which work best.
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Thanks! I may have answered my own question, looks like I can run ObdWiz on a laptop temporarily: ScanTool.net LLC - OBDwiz Automotive Diagnostic Software
I'll give it a try and let everyone know if it works. This'll be temporary, until i determine a better live monitoring system.
I'll give it a try and let everyone know if it works. This'll be temporary, until i determine a better live monitoring system.
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I've used OBD Wiz for a couple years now and the same ELM adaptor you pictured. Works well on everything I've connected it to-even a couple of imports. On your truck (or Ford vehicles in general) check out FORScan. It's a free(BETA), Ford specific, Windows based program that does engine, trans, abs, bcm, and others, with initiated tests on several systems. It has a few quirks but it is stable on my Vista/HP laptop using the same ELM adapter.
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I bought a BAFX Bluetooth ODB2 adaptor off amazon works great with my Surface Pro running win8.1. I've also use the adaptor with the torque APP on my android phone w/no issues.
I hope to spend some time this weekend with the Forscan SW on my surface to see what I can figure out.
IMO, as long as this adaptor supports your OS you 'should' be good to go.
I hope to spend some time this weekend with the Forscan SW on my surface to see what I can figure out.
IMO, as long as this adaptor supports your OS you 'should' be good to go.
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Hooked up my ELM327 yesterday, and ran FORSCAN for the first time. I wasn't able to find a Celcius or Farenheit value for EOT. It seems only ECT had one, the EOT sensor simply said "Cold". Anyone know of some free ODBII software that will read Engine Oil Temp in F or C, or did I miss the feature in FORSCAN?
I also threw the following DTCs:
PCM - P0113 - IAT Sensor Circuit High Input
IC - B1352-60 - Ignition key in circuit fault (I assume the previous owner cut the wire to prevent the key-in chime?)
I also threw the following DTCs:
PCM - P0113 - IAT Sensor Circuit High Input
IC - B1352-60 - Ignition key in circuit fault (I assume the previous owner cut the wire to prevent the key-in chime?)
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bumping this as I'm curious if anyone has successfully been able to read their Engine Oil Temp. using FORScan?
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I currently have the ELM 327 Wirless with my iphone. Not recommended. Locks up continuously. From what I have read it is not compatible with Ford. The app I have (Engine Link) does have the Ford PID's however the App cannot talk to the ELM 327 on my truck. Will work on every other vehicle but Ford. If anyone thinks they know why I would use it.
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Madhatt are you using an iPhone. If so what app are you usingC
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