Recommend OBD dongle and App for iPhone
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Recommend OBD dongle and App for iPhone
Dear All,
Who is regularly using an iPhone wireless connected to a permanently installed OBD dongle in the XK? I have never before used an OBD dongle, but am considering now to get one, as I would like to be better informed about the XKs coolant temperatures (with the difficulties in the water pump etc. known).
Glad for any recommendation for dongle and iOS App!
Regards,
ter
Who is regularly using an iPhone wireless connected to a permanently installed OBD dongle in the XK? I have never before used an OBD dongle, but am considering now to get one, as I would like to be better informed about the XKs coolant temperatures (with the difficulties in the water pump etc. known).
Glad for any recommendation for dongle and iOS App!
Regards,
ter
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Give the ELM327 a try. Cheap as chips on ebay or amazon. Then download the Torque app for I-Phone. It should give you all the real time monitoring your looking for. There are also quite a few APPs offered that work with the ELM 327.
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I just bought this one:
and use it with the "OBD Fusion" app. As I understand it, Bluetooth 4.0 is preferable to wifi (which most Apple compatible OBD dongles are) because it uses much less energy when left plugged in when the car's not running, and it doesn't take up your phone's wifi connection.
and use it with the "OBD Fusion" app. As I understand it, Bluetooth 4.0 is preferable to wifi (which most Apple compatible OBD dongles are) because it uses much less energy when left plugged in when the car's not running, and it doesn't take up your phone's wifi connection.
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To use a BT Dongle on iPhone, you would need one that has been “Made for iPhone”. They are expensive as that certification is expensive. This, many just use WiFi. DashCommand or an App that comes with your iPhone compatible work well.
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Just ordered this one:
Amazon
hope it will ship to Europe quickly and work properly over here.
Br
ter
Amazonhope it will ship to Europe quickly and work properly over here.
Br
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Too bad you have to use an iphone. My OBD2 Bluetooth unit cost me $6 free shipping, and it came with the full versions of both Torque and Dash Command.
You really should consider upgrading.
You really should consider upgrading.
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Does anyone have an opinion on something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...49OFWNOD&psc=1
I am thinking about trying to utilize the ashtray space with a display unit. Any thoughts? Suggestions?
I am thinking about trying to utilize the ashtray space with a display unit. Any thoughts? Suggestions?
Last edited by Simon Tan; May 11, 2018 at 03:54 PM.
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Simon I like what your doing there... That's what I have in mind... I don't think any of the display units do anything more or different than the app, I was just thinking about not having to tie up my phone.
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Tying up the phone is actually a good thing for me since I'm less apt to look at texts, etc. but can still answer the phone hands-free.
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Cee Jay, what is the name of the OBD2 Bloothtooth unit you bought for $6? Looking on Amazon...I would like to use the setup to monitor engine temp etc