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Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby Surge » Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:31 am

I have a 2.5i liberty (2008) and would like to find an OBD2-Bluetooth adapter that would work, preferably something under $50.
Would like it to either be compatible with some sort of iphone app or windows 7 (as I would either connect with my phone or a netbook).

Could anyone recommend one?
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby bass_straitener » Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:20 am

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Postby Surge » Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:25 pm

Thankyou, but can I ask why you pick v1.4 over say v1.5?
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby bass_straitener » Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:40 pm

You could use either.

Just confirm v1.5 is canbus compatible.

Something like this doesn't stipulate version but makes mention on CAN compatibility is more important to me.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELM327-OBD2-CAN-OBDII-Bluetooth-Scanner-Code-Reader-For-PC-Android-Smart-Phone-/180958292960?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a21f46be0&_uhb=1#ht_1268wt_689
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby XT_for_me » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:01 pm

While you are on ebay picking up a cheap OBD bluetooth module, grab an android phone. Just make sure it has bluetooth and GPS (not AGPS) then you can use the Torque app.
I have a phone mounted on the windscreen just above the dash and it displays 6 gauges simultaneously. It turns on with the ignition and sleeps other times. The only issue I have with it is in hot weather, when the car has been parked, it wont charge, just complains the battery is to hot. I must make a little shade for it.

Cheap android here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-3G-WiFi- ... 20ce7270f4

Note:, I have never installed a sim so there is no on-going cost.
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby triston » Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:12 pm

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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby bass_straitener » Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:21 pm

triston wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150890065645?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Works with 2008 gtb sti: $10.55


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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby triston » Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:33 pm

I purchased it about 6 months ago:

ELM327 OBD2 OBDII CAN-BUS V1.5 Bluetooth Auto Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner

current link (Jan 13):

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELM327-OBD2- ... 257694a48b
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby bigBADbenny » Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:03 am

XT_for_me wrote:While you are on ebay picking up a cheap OBD bluetooth module, grab an android phone. Just make sure it has bluetooth and GPS (not AGPS) then you can use the Torque app.
Note:, I have never installed a sim so there is no on-going cost.


Great tip and the info I was seeking!
I'm planning to do this with an appropriate video out adapter for the Android phone/tablet to the factory nav aux video input so I can get Torque on the nav screen. :mrgreen:

Additionally the android phone/tablet could connect to the web via personal hotspot broadcast from iPhone etc...
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby mynameisdaniel » Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:06 am

If you have an iPhone you need a wifi model instead of bluetooth. iPhone's are funny with their bluetooth unless you're jailbroken.
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby triston » Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:58 am

Also, just an FYI

it's also worth noting that the device continues to draw power even when the vehicle is shut off. It's not enough to drain a good battery overnight, but it may be a problem if you have an older battery or don't drive your vehicle very often.

I only drive the car every few days, sometimes less and I got a flat battery when I left it plugged in - not sure if the more expensive ones are better with power or turn off. but the cheap one doesn't
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby Newbie GT » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:12 am

XT_for_me wrote:While you are on ebay picking up a cheap OBD bluetooth module, grab an android phone. Just make sure it has bluetooth and GPS (not AGPS) then you can use the Torque app.
I have a phone mounted on the windscreen just above the dash and it displays 6 gauges simultaneously. It turns on with the ignition and sleeps other times. The only issue I have with it is in hot weather, when the car has been parked, it wont charge, just complains the battery is to hot. I must make a little shade for it.

Cheap android here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-3G-WiFi- ... 20ce7270f4

Note:, I have never installed a sim so there is no on-going cost.


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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby Newbie GT » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:13 am

mynameisdaniel wrote:If you have an iPhone you need a wifi model instead of bluetooth. iPhone's are funny with their bluetooth unless you're jailbroken.


Jailbreak still not available for 6.0.1 :(

Will torque work on iPhone or pure android ?
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby imania » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:14 am

mynameisdaniel wrote:If you have an iPhone you need a wifi model instead of bluetooth. iPhone's are funny with their bluetooth unless you're jailbroken.

This,
Although they can still be picked up for around $33 iirc
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Re: Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD2-Bluetooth adapter?

Postby imania » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:15 am

Newbie GT wrote:
mynameisdaniel wrote:If you have an iPhone you need a wifi model instead of bluetooth. iPhone's are funny with their bluetooth unless you're jailbroken.


Jailbreak still not available for 6.0.1 :(

Will torque work on iPhone or pure android ?

Torque is android only, Rev is what you want for iPhone and it's around $40 unless once again you're jail broken
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