Originally Posted by Terrance39
(Post 2028759)
Anyone know which bluetooth scanner works well on these cars? I have always bought a small obdll bluetooth scanner I can use with my phone at all times in every car I've owned. Saw that some may cause issues, so I don't want to waste money and buy the wrong one. Just looking for a confirmation on one that works. Will the plx work? Thanks
Just make sure you get a decent quality elm327 and not one of the cheap Chinese knock-offs. I bought mine a few years ago so sorry I can't link to that one for you. |
Thanks man that helped a lot.
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Originally Posted by JIMLIGHTA
(Post 2017871)
Unfortunately, there are a lot of reports that accessing the ODB2 often disables the car upon the following drive or two. It did to me. It lead to the dealer being very confused and doing a bunch of unnecessary software loads that became a long and painful story.
So, not recommended for the Jag. |
Originally Posted by OzXFR
(Post 2028780)
I use an elm327 with the Torque app (android) connected through bluetooth, works perfectly and never had any electrical or battery problems.
Just make sure you get a decent quality elm327 and not one of the cheap Chinese knock-offs. I bought mine a few years ago so sorry I can't link to that one for you. https://www.amazon.com/Scanner-Bluetooth-OBDATOR-Diagnostic-Android/dp/B074DWH8JR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1P4AGDLBL2636&keywords=el m327+obd2+bluetooth&qid=1550582747&s=gateway&spref ix=elm+327&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AH3WM46J9THPR |
Originally Posted by Terrance39
(Post 2029535)
Maybe this one: Edit - your link works in my post, and maybe yours is a better version than the one I linked to. |
I use the OBDLink MX+ BT adapter as is specifically powers down after 2 hours. Plus it's 3 times as fast as next fastest adapter.
I plan to leave it installed in the car from now on. It's a bit expensive at around $100. So far it works good and the car is still doing the start/stop thing. I found this is a great indicator of battery charge. If not stop/starting then the battery is not topped up. But I just saw it on sale here for $80!! OBDLink MX+ . . . |
My i930 icarsoft can't read the engine module on my 2004 XJ8.
All sorts of engine module info on the 2007 XJ8 VDP, Unable to upgrade, and no answers to my E Mails, W T F. Really like the reader, except this one glitch it works great. Anyone know of a reader able to read the 04 engine module ??????????????? |
Originally Posted by Wingrider
(Post 2135037)
My i930 icarsoft can't read the engine module on my 2004 XJ8.
All sorts of engine module info on the 2007 XJ8 VDP, Unable to upgrade, and no answers to my E Mails, W T F. Really like the reader, except this one glitch it works great. Anyone know of a reader able to read the 04 engine module ??????????????? |
Originally Posted by JIMLIGHTA
(Post 2017871)
Unfortunately, there are a lot of reports that accessing the ODB2 often disables the car upon the following drive or two. It did to me. It lead to the dealer being very confused and doing a bunch of unnecessary software loads that became a long and painful story.
So, not recommended for the Jag. |
Originally Posted by RacerX
(Post 2135073)
Same. That said, after the several weeks it took them to figure it out, now I can OBD.
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Originally Posted by Wingrider
(Post 2135037)
My i930 icarsoft can't read the engine module on my 2004 XJ8.
All sorts of engine module info on the 2007 XJ8 VDP, Unable to upgrade, and no answers to my E Mails, W T F. Really like the reader, except this one glitch it works great. Anyone know of a reader able to read the 04 engine module ??????????????? |
No fancy phone for the Blue Driver.
I'm looking to have access to the engine module on the 04. The i930 other than that one flaw, is a great reader. |
Originally Posted by Unhingd
(Post 2135123)
What was the resolution?
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I use the cheap little Foxwell NT201. It works fine for me. My BT and TorquePro reader immobilized the car on the next drive, but it works fine now too.
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Originally Posted by RacerX
(Post 2135333)
I use the cheap little Foxwell NT201. It works fine for me. My BT and TorquePro reader immobilized the car on the next drive, but it works fine now too.
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
(Post 2135349)
So, you are suggesting that an OBD device can be safely plugged in by immediately rebooting the battery management module (momentarily disconnecting battery) after the plug-in?
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I have used both an iCarsoft i930 and (now) an iCarsoft LR v2.0 dozens of times as I like to check and clear codes once a fortnight or so and I have never had a battery problem.
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
(Post 2135581)
I have used both an iCarsoft i930 and (now) an iCarsoft LR v2.0 dozens of times as I like to check and clear codes once a fortnight or so and I have never had a battery problem.
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That's great, agreed they make a really nice piece of equipment, but back to the original issue.
So far it appears no one makes a reader able to get ANY information from my 04 engine module W T F.:icon_saywhat: Main reason i posted over here, is so far no luck on the 03-09 section of this site.:icon_hunter: Looks like the dealer level type of scanner programmer, is what it's going to take. Any suggestions??? |
I recently bought " Autel Maxidas DS808 Diagnostic Tool OBD2 Scanner:" . It has great battery backup, a lot of features and the tech support is also amazing. It's a great product. You Should read more about OBD2 scanner here before purchasing so that the product suites your needs.
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