OBD2 scanner beginner questions
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OBD2 scanner beginner questions
My son recently got an 04 F 350 6.0. Had lots of work done and runs starts perfectly. Knock on wood. Now we want to monitor outputs to make sure it keeps working.
We use iPhone, Ipad so I initially got a wifi adapter. Cheap Chinese knock off style. These appear to be the only ones available. Then got the OBD Fusion app.
We can monitor many basic parameters but struggle to find many that people mention on this sight.
Tried to check for DTCs, none came up. Went to dealer about rough running condition and they pulled codes showing #6 contribution code.
I am looking to display FICM volts, IPR, sync, etc. don't see them listed anywhere. I sent an email to the company, got a response, but some how I wasn't able to communicate properly. They mentioned there is a more expensive upsell. Perhaps what I want is in that package, but they couldn't confirm it. I'm not spending $79 and not know what I get.
After lots of research I will get a better adapter. Sounds like kiwi3 is better. Reading about Forscan, lots of info on this app.
The App Store sells for $4.99. Is this what most people use? Is there a Forscan heavy app? Any issues purchasing from Russia?
Then I see numerous posts about downloads, etc. Why or what do you do with these.
Thanks
We use iPhone, Ipad so I initially got a wifi adapter. Cheap Chinese knock off style. These appear to be the only ones available. Then got the OBD Fusion app.
We can monitor many basic parameters but struggle to find many that people mention on this sight.
Tried to check for DTCs, none came up. Went to dealer about rough running condition and they pulled codes showing #6 contribution code.
I am looking to display FICM volts, IPR, sync, etc. don't see them listed anywhere. I sent an email to the company, got a response, but some how I wasn't able to communicate properly. They mentioned there is a more expensive upsell. Perhaps what I want is in that package, but they couldn't confirm it. I'm not spending $79 and not know what I get.
After lots of research I will get a better adapter. Sounds like kiwi3 is better. Reading about Forscan, lots of info on this app.
The App Store sells for $4.99. Is this what most people use? Is there a Forscan heavy app? Any issues purchasing from Russia?
Then I see numerous posts about downloads, etc. Why or what do you do with these.
Thanks
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From: Bozeman MT
I'm using OBDLINK MX WiFi on my iPhone and iPad.
Allows me to monitor real time data, clear all codes, create log files, use custom PIDs and math formulas, digital and analog graphics, low/high/alarm. No tests.
Works well enough, not inexpensive.
Allows me to monitor real time data, clear all codes, create log files, use custom PIDs and math formulas, digital and analog graphics, low/high/alarm. No tests.
Works well enough, not inexpensive.
Last edited by Copper.Farm; Feb 16, 2017 at 02:02 PM. Reason: extended with "No tests"
More Turbo
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I use Torque Pro - android version. It's awesome and ridiculously easy to use, unlike setting up a Scangauge 2. Don't get me wrong, i still use my Scangauge is just a pain to set it up.
If I'm not mistaken, Toque Pro has an IOS version too.
If I'm not mistaken, Toque Pro has an IOS version too.
Last edited by billbot; Feb 16, 2017 at 02:03 PM. Reason: Typo autocorrect
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I use the ScanGauge II. I don't need to be picked up using my phone to monitor the gauges while driving. Getting old and can't see the phone screen that easy.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ScanGauge...&wl13=&veh=sem
or at Auto Zone at a higher cost.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ScanGauge...&wl13=&veh=sem
or at Auto Zone at a higher cost.
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Laughing Gas
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I also have the Torque Pro for my Samsung Tab 2 tablet.
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I have ForScan on my iPad and iPhone also the full free version on Windows. Shows and does just about everything you want to check. There are a few things it can't do but those are available on other expensive software. Get the app. and enjoy it. Pay once and get it on all your iOS devices.
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I use the ScanGauge II. I don't need to be picked up using my phone to monitor the gauges while driving. Getting old and can't see the phone screen that easy.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ScanGauge...&wl13=&veh=sem
or at Auto Zone at a higher cost.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ScanGauge...&wl13=&veh=sem
or at Auto Zone at a higher cost.
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I have Torque for my android however, I can not find any such Torque for iOS devices. There is no such app in the apple app store. Where have you seen Torque for iOS?
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Darn it...I was hoping there was and I just could not locate the app....I love torque on my android but I no longer use that phone, switched to iPhone.....would prefer to use it on y current phone. I wonder why they have not made a torque for iOS to date.
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From: SoCal
Or a dedicated Android device for your rig if you still have that older phone
