OBDII scanner
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 38
Likes: 15
From: Brandon, MS
OBDII scanner
I had been using a Bluetooth OBDII scanner to pull data. The app now says thst while the scanner is detected, no data is received. Connection checked, etc.
I recently installed aftermarket head unit using install setup from Crutchfield.
Any chance that removing factory radio caused the loss of data from the OBDII port?
Have not checked with another type of scan tool but may get that done. Just curious what you guys think??
I recently installed aftermarket head unit using install setup from Crutchfield.
Any chance that removing factory radio caused the loss of data from the OBDII port?
Have not checked with another type of scan tool but may get that done. Just curious what you guys think??
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 12,502
Likes: 3,629
Start by spraying the obdII pins with a good spray contact cleaner and compressed air, then spray the pins again and use the scanner in and out a few times to clean the pins more, and see if that solves the problem. If not, then check the group pins on the port,
And if still problems and different scanner has same problems, disconnect battery, and spray clean the connectors on the BCM as well (including the red center connector). Also, check grounds on 4 and 5 pins.
Simply, if car will start, then BCM is fine for the rest of the system, and problem is just the OBDII that connects to the BCM directly.
Also, what Elm327, to what program is going blue tooth or wifi. I Bring this up, since may have the program your using set to blue tooth, while the program is looking for Wifi instead (or vice versa instead). Hence on my phone I use torque PRO that is looking a blue tooth signal native, while use a elm327 wifi device, so had to go into Torque pro settings, to switch if over to wifi.
And if still problems and different scanner has same problems, disconnect battery, and spray clean the connectors on the BCM as well (including the red center connector). Also, check grounds on 4 and 5 pins.
Simply, if car will start, then BCM is fine for the rest of the system, and problem is just the OBDII that connects to the BCM directly.
Also, what Elm327, to what program is going blue tooth or wifi. I Bring this up, since may have the program your using set to blue tooth, while the program is looking for Wifi instead (or vice versa instead). Hence on my phone I use torque PRO that is looking a blue tooth signal native, while use a elm327 wifi device, so had to go into Torque pro settings, to switch if over to wifi.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 38
Likes: 15
From: Brandon, MS
I figured out it was an app issue not Bluetooth reader. Downloaded different app, no issue. I wasn't using the one specific to the scanner but a race type app. Had always worked before, so guess an app update screwed it up. Works fine w new app.
