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Hi all just wandering what's a half decent code reader that I can use for my 08 plate HR zed ... Needs to be able to read fault codes and be able to erase them . I use a I phone 6 ( heard you can get an app to use with the code reader? )

 

Sorry for the people I've asked before , can't remember what you said :(

 

A link would be great

 

Much appreciated :)

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I bought the iobd2 reader and companion app, which was brilliant, until I recently had reason to suspect that it didn't pick up every code. Grrrr. So I'm on the look out for a replacement myself. You can't go bluetooth on iOS, so your looking for a WiFi one. Watch out on Amazon and fleabay as there's a few fakes (not even genuine fakes ;) ). Last one I picked up was a few quid, supposed to work with android (I have a nexus 7 lying collecting dust), that didn't work either :(

 

 

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I was thinking uprev tuner but I'm loathe to have a dirty Windowz machine in my world, I'm doing my best to eliminate tech support from my personal life and just keep it at work :lol:

 

MacBookPro - bootcamp. Just about acceptable when required (but I do agree) ;)

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I've been doing some reading and Dash Command seems to be well liked for the app side, there's some compatible "dongles" on their website: http://palmerperformance.com/hardware/

 

Check out Wasso's post (post#205) - http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/92221-ipad-mini-install-obdii-dash-command-page-10/page__st__180

 

From what I've read, lots of people have had success with Amazon/eBay ones for between £7-£20 (other reviews show they can be hit and miss). If you buy from Amazon, it's usually simples to return something if you have issues: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?k=wifi+obd2+elm

 

Then there's a bunch at about £60-£120, like - http://www.kiwiwifi.co.uk/product_info.php?name=PLX-Kiwi-2-wifi-for-iPhone&model=kiwiwifi&prod=PLX-0029&osCsid=0bbbec04605d280004739bd1cee84559

 

Then you start to get into bigger investments, the wireless dady appears to be - http://www.espautomotive.co.uk/smartphone-devices/obdlink-wifi-scantool-works-with-ios-iphone-ipad-p-57.html

 

From what I've read, I'd say take a bash on a cheapo wifi unit for dash command. If it works, you're in, if it doesn't you're only £10-£20 down. Or go balls deep on a higher price one and hope they've done a good job!

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Just got all crazy and spunked £9 :lol: on this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121660462838?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

I'll let you know when it lands if its any good. If it doesn't work, I'll suck up the £9 and do it properly: http://www.h-dev.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=25507

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Just got all crazy and spunked £9 :lol: on this one: http://www.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

I'll let you know when it lands if its any good. If it doesn't work, I'll suck up the £9 and do it properly: http://www.h-dev.co....oducts_id=25507

 

Superior choice there Stu. The best thing about Cipher is that UpRev claim it uses Nissan proprietary protocols - meaning faster logging rates and higher res data over generic OBD gadgets. My guess is probably half the reason for it's high cost is royalties to Nissan for access to their protocols.

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Just got all crazy and spunked £9 :lol: on this one: http://www.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

I'll let you know when it lands if its any good. If it doesn't work, I'll suck up the £9 and do it properly: http://www.h-dev.co....oducts_id=25507

 

Superior choice there Stu. The best thing about Cipher is that UpRev claim it uses Nissan proprietary protocols - meaning faster logging rates and higher res data over generic OBD gadgets. My guess is probably half the reason for it's high cost is royalties to Nissan for access to their protocols.

 

That's cheap, you should see the bill for the MBP you just made me order :lol:

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I've had enough with Bluetooth ones so went with a hard wired one. Only used it twice to read my code due to HFC and then cleared. Seems to work pretty well

 

OBD MATE OBDII OM123 Car Vehicle Code Reader Auto Diagnostic Scan Tool for 2000 or later US, European and Asian OBD2 Protocol Vehicle (Orange) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VUW2PB4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_WBVXvbEHEB4J9

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VUW2PB4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_WBVXvbEHEB4J9

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Guys,

You may be interested in "Nissan Data Scan", seems to work a treat and able to do a lot more than your average app. Be advised its best to get the recommended hardware to work with it, but they are cheap enough on eBay and 100% works with NDS and our Zeds.

 

There are 3 varities of Nissan Data Scan, so have a look through and select which one is applicable...... All cheap enough so you are not spending a fortune.

 

http://www.nissandatascan.com/

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Guys,

You may be interested in "Nissan Data Scan", seems to work a treat and able to do a lot more than your average app. Be advised its best to get the recommended hardware to work with it, but they are cheap enough on eBay and 100% works with NDS and our Zeds.

 

There are 3 varities of Nissan Data Scan, so have a look through and select which one is applicable...... All cheap enough so you are not spending a fortune.

 

http://www.nissandatascan.com/

 

I couldn't see the link for the iOS one?

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What does my I phone 6 need / use ? Sorry as you may have concluded I'm absolutely useless with anything technical , inc phones / computers !!

Hate to imagine what you are like with a chainsaw :p

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What does my I phone 6 need / use ? Sorry as you may have concluded I'm absolutely useless with anything technical , inc phones / computers !!

Hate to imagine what you are like with a chainsaw :p

 

Chainsaws are easier ...... Hurty end away from you !

 

If you're still looking, I got this working on iPhone 6 with Dash Command, easy peasey.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121660462838

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