Sarah chantal Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hey, not brilliant at this stuff, this is my attempt to learn more as I would like to look after my Zed. I'm looking at purchasing an obd reader, any suggestions on good ones for good prices? And what's the difference between them? It's all a bit confusing for me, like learning a new language! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Get a cheap bluetooth one off amazon, £4.10 or something, then download an app called Torque. get the paid version, link it to your phone, tada, you got instant obd reader and live data feed to your phone too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 ELM 327 is the one I got - I got both the BT and WIFI versions - My Zed is a JDM so can only get the BT one working on an Android app. The other one works fine on my Work Civic and I use the Dashboard App through my iPhone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah chantal Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Okay thanks both, ill try to look into this further, as I am aware of something I can download which is comparable with my stereo as well which would be useful for seeing my acceleration etc. as the stereo is stationary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonixX Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 go for a cheapest one you can find, I have chosen a model with a ON/OFF switch, so I keep it inserted in the OBD port all the time and turn it on, only when needed - won't drain your battery, when you don't use the module Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) go for a cheapest one you can find, I have chosen a model with a ON/OFF switch, so I keep it inserted in the OBD port all the time and turn it on, only when needed - won't drain your battery, when you don't use the module Mines always on, i only really drive at the weekend and it never affects the battery, its only got 2 led's on it which the standard alarm has anyway Edited November 20, 2014 by -Bradders- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 What about something like this? I'm thinking of getting one too since my EML is always on because of my decats... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-OBD2-ELM327-V1-5-Bluetooth-Car-Scanner-Android-Torque-Auto-Scan-Tool-OBD-II-/331206015268?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d1d6ab924 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah chantal Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) So is their actually any difference between the different ones? Like do some only do certain readings? Or do they all do the same thing? This really is all French to me! Edited November 20, 2014 by Sarah chantal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Just something to be aware of: I've got a cheap reader from ebay (transparent blue, can't remember the brand) and last time I tried it on the zed it (unknown to me) blew the obd socket fuse. Turns out the only other thing on that circuit is the immobiliser switch on the clutch - so the car was immobilised and I spent hours fault-finding a dodgy switch when I could have just replaced the fuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah chantal Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Just something to be aware of: I've got a cheap reader from ebay (transparent blue, can't remember the brand) and last time I tried it on the zed it (unknown to me) blew the obd socket fuse. Turns out the only other thing on that circuit is the immobiliser switch on the clutch - so the car was immobilised and I spent hours fault-finding a dodgy switch when I could have just replaced the fuse! oh, not what u need eh! The one I had looked at on ebay was a transparent blue, so cheers for the heads up! knowing my luck that would happen to me too! Edited November 20, 2014 by Sarah chantal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah chantal Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Okay, so Has anyone heard of 'dash command' app for iPhone? It says it shows engine data, horse power, torque, acceleration in real time and much more, the lost seems endless! all from the dash board! Apparently before I can use this app... I need... OBD-II and hard wear compatibility ... 'ELM compatibility wifi' or 'gopoint GL1(hard wear)' or 'BT1 Bluetooth' this is very jargain to me! :/ So can someone explain what I should buy from ebay? Lol! :/ sorry! Edited November 20, 2014 by Sarah chantal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nex Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) OBD2 is a generic thing that all cars support, however the information it gives off can be somewhat limited and will not read absolutely every individual detail. There are countless interfaces, cables, bluetooth thingy majigs which will read OBD2 and then you get an app which will turn that data into something sueful like some of those mentioned above, be it just a generic OBD piece of software or a better app like Torque on android. For real indepth information you need the manufacturer compatible software - from about 2004'ish onwards nissan wise it needs to support the Consult 3 protocol. Its the same for others too - VAGCOM for audi, seat etc and Opcom/Tech2 for Vauxhalls - these "custom" softwares are what let you do things like recode keys and RFID chips etc to the ECU etc.. and provide the real indept stuff. VAGCOM told me my old mans fan on his climate control was running a little slow for instance and that he'd set his alarm by mistake. Hope it helps Edited November 27, 2014 by nex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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