Bluetooth OBD II scanner
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 408
Likes: 0
Bluetooth OBD II scanner
Found this and was thinking about linking it to my phone to get info going down the road and to read codes with my phone. This is awesome if it works, anyone have any experience with these? I have needed a scanner for my Lt4 for a long time (running to the part store to run codes) and this would be perfect. Link below.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD-B...motiveQ5fTools
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD-B...motiveQ5fTools
Last edited by lt4red; Apr 6, 2010 at 03:28 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 8,041
Likes: 2
From: EOF ★ Kaliforniastan ★
St. Jude Donor '10
Found this and was thinking about linking it to my phone to get info going down the road and to read codes with my phone. This is awesome if it works, anyone have any experience with these? I have needed a scanner for my Lt4 for a long time (running to the part store to run codes) and this would be perfect. Link below.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ELM-B...motiveQ5fTools
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ELM-B...motiveQ5fTools
This listing () has been removed, or this item is not available.
Please check that you've entered the correct item number
Listings that have ended 90 or more days ago will not be available for viewing.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,290
Likes: 6
From: St Marys GA
Nice, should work in concept. When I bought AutoTap I think a bluetooth module was optional. What kind of phone do you have? It only lists Palm and Windows PC/Smartphone OS's as supported, so just something to make sure before you buy.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 679
Likes: 0
From: vero beach florida
Found this and was thinking about linking it to my phone to get info going down the road and to read codes with my phone. This is awesome if it works, anyone have any experience with these? I have needed a scanner for my Lt4 for a long time (running to the part store to run codes) and this would be perfect. Link below.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD-B...motiveQ5fTools
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD-B...motiveQ5fTools
TunePro RT will do the same thing.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,588
Likes: 10
From: North New Jersey
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 33
From: Morristown TN
I have a similar one but the software that comes with them stinks.
The device its self works but forget it with a smart phone, I tried a palm, windows and i phone but thee is no software that supports iphone bluetooth there is a great one that uses iPhone wifi but it is too costly.
Go to one of the reliable chinese websites that sell everything under the sun.
I prefer dealextreme and search ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II
then go ahead and get a cheap laptop bluetooth dongle which sould be in the $2 or $3 area
and a good software, I have Digimoto. there are places to get of free but be careful doing that unless you know what your doing on those sites.
I love it you can do almost anything from read and clear codes to a run a virtual drag strip that will let you run simulated runs and give you all kinds of info form 1/8 and 1/4 times and speeds and if you put in all your cars info it even gives you an estimate oh HP. It seems to be pretty accurate.
The device its self works but forget it with a smart phone, I tried a palm, windows and i phone but thee is no software that supports iphone bluetooth there is a great one that uses iPhone wifi but it is too costly.
Go to one of the reliable chinese websites that sell everything under the sun.
I prefer dealextreme and search ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II
then go ahead and get a cheap laptop bluetooth dongle which sould be in the $2 or $3 area
and a good software, I have Digimoto. there are places to get of free but be careful doing that unless you know what your doing on those sites.
I love it you can do almost anything from read and clear codes to a run a virtual drag strip that will let you run simulated runs and give you all kinds of info form 1/8 and 1/4 times and speeds and if you put in all your cars info it even gives you an estimate oh HP. It seems to be pretty accurate.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,588
Likes: 10
From: North New Jersey
I have a similar one but the software that comes with them stinks.
The device its self works but forget it with a smart phone, I tried a palm, windows and i phone but thee is no software that supports iphone bluetooth there is a great one that uses iPhone wifi but it is too costly.
Go to one of the reliable chinese websites that sell everything under the sun.
I prefer dealextreme and search ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II
then go ahead and get a cheap laptop bluetooth dongle which sould be in the $2 or $3 area
and a good software, I have Digimoto. there are places to get of free but be careful doing that unless you know what your doing on those sites.
I love it you can do almost anything from read and clear codes to a run a virtual drag strip that will let you run simulated runs and give you all kinds of info form 1/8 and 1/4 times and speeds and if you put in all your cars info it even gives you an estimate oh HP. It seems to be pretty accurate.
The device its self works but forget it with a smart phone, I tried a palm, windows and i phone but thee is no software that supports iphone bluetooth there is a great one that uses iPhone wifi but it is too costly.
Go to one of the reliable chinese websites that sell everything under the sun.
I prefer dealextreme and search ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II
then go ahead and get a cheap laptop bluetooth dongle which sould be in the $2 or $3 area
and a good software, I have Digimoto. there are places to get of free but be careful doing that unless you know what your doing on those sites.
I love it you can do almost anything from read and clear codes to a run a virtual drag strip that will let you run simulated runs and give you all kinds of info form 1/8 and 1/4 times and speeds and if you put in all your cars info it even gives you an estimate oh HP. It seems to be pretty accurate.
Thanks!
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 408
Likes: 0
I have a similar one but the software that comes with them stinks.
The device its self works but forget it with a smart phone, I tried a palm, windows and i phone but thee is no software that supports iphone bluetooth there is a great one that uses iPhone wifi but it is too costly.
Go to one of the reliable chinese websites that sell everything under the sun.
I prefer dealextreme and search ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II
then go ahead and get a cheap laptop bluetooth dongle which sould be in the $2 or $3 area
and a good software, I have Digimoto. there are places to get of free but be careful doing that unless you know what your doing on those sites.
I love it you can do almost anything from read and clear codes to a run a virtual drag strip that will let you run simulated runs and give you all kinds of info form 1/8 and 1/4 times and speeds and if you put in all your cars info it even gives you an estimate oh HP. It seems to be pretty accurate.
The device its self works but forget it with a smart phone, I tried a palm, windows and i phone but thee is no software that supports iphone bluetooth there is a great one that uses iPhone wifi but it is too costly.
Go to one of the reliable chinese websites that sell everything under the sun.
I prefer dealextreme and search ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II
then go ahead and get a cheap laptop bluetooth dongle which sould be in the $2 or $3 area
and a good software, I have Digimoto. there are places to get of free but be careful doing that unless you know what your doing on those sites.
I love it you can do almost anything from read and clear codes to a run a virtual drag strip that will let you run simulated runs and give you all kinds of info form 1/8 and 1/4 times and speeds and if you put in all your cars info it even gives you an estimate oh HP. It seems to be pretty accurate.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 33
From: Morristown TN
here is the one I have
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16921
The blue-tooth dongle is under $2 there and everything has free shipping.
Be careful or you will spend all night just looking at everything they sell.
You name it and they have it. even an adult section
it is backordered
but
this place has a good one
that is not bluetooth
http://www.focalprice.com/result_key...LM327_1_0.html
what you want to be sure is that they are ELM327 because most software will only work correct with elm327
another site to keep an eye on is kaidomain.com
that one along with dealextreme.com and focalprice.com are all reliable.
I prefer dealextreme but have bought from all 3
they all have good customer service but sometimes have problems with translations.
try and wait till someone else buys something and post reviews on it unless you need it asap.
I have had to RMA one thing and git my money back 2 days later.
they have a return address in florida so you do not have to ship it back to china.
If you get one and can not find the software PM me and I will try and help you find it.
I tried 6 or7 different software versions and digimoto seemed the best.
I ended up buying a cheap used laptop just for the car,
You can monitor almost everything plus record graphs.
The laptop version of the software is 1000 times better than the smart phone.
I am waiting on a Iphone version but apple will not approve any bluetooth software that have a deal with the people that make the wifi dongles that cost a small fortune.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16921
The blue-tooth dongle is under $2 there and everything has free shipping.
Be careful or you will spend all night just looking at everything they sell.
You name it and they have it. even an adult section
it is backordered
but
this place has a good one
that is not bluetooth
http://www.focalprice.com/result_key...LM327_1_0.html
what you want to be sure is that they are ELM327 because most software will only work correct with elm327
another site to keep an eye on is kaidomain.com
that one along with dealextreme.com and focalprice.com are all reliable.
I prefer dealextreme but have bought from all 3
they all have good customer service but sometimes have problems with translations.
try and wait till someone else buys something and post reviews on it unless you need it asap.
I have had to RMA one thing and git my money back 2 days later.
they have a return address in florida so you do not have to ship it back to china.
If you get one and can not find the software PM me and I will try and help you find it.
I tried 6 or7 different software versions and digimoto seemed the best.
I ended up buying a cheap used laptop just for the car,
You can monitor almost everything plus record graphs.
The laptop version of the software is 1000 times better than the smart phone.
I am waiting on a Iphone version but apple will not approve any bluetooth software that have a deal with the people that make the wifi dongles that cost a small fortune.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 408
Likes: 0
I bought this one from dealxtreme
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.28528
Not bluetooth, but If I have to lug around the laptop anyway, the cord isn't going to bother me. How much for the Digimoto? And does it replace the software sent with the scanner?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.28528
Not bluetooth, but If I have to lug around the laptop anyway, the cord isn't going to bother me. How much for the Digimoto? And does it replace the software sent with the scanner?
