OBDII Bluetooth Adapters...

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
04/26/2017 at 21:43 • Filed to: Bluetooth OBDII

...anybody have one they picked up from Amazon or Ebay that they recommend? Thinking of picking up the Torque App for my phone and looking into getting one, but there are so many out there at a variety of prices, I don’t want to order a bad one.

You know, things like this?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B011NSX27A/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1977604522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005NLQAHS&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_r=YJSTRNCXJ5BJBRY8KFFR

Any opinions?

DISCUSSION (25)

Chris@Carlypso > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 21:50

Get Metromile insurance and save some coin and get the OBDII diagnostics.

E92M3 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 21:51

I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LA73LY8/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1493257655&sr=8-19&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=obdii+bluetooth+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=51AlCdcfU0L&ref=plSrch

It’s worked on 2 Bmw’s, an Acura, and a 997 GT3. It did not work on a 2011 335i though. Still for the price I’ve got my moneys worth. Probably need an updated version by now. I’ve had it for 2 years.

awmaster10 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 21:54

I have one and find it to be a huge hassle to constantly have set up and running on your phone. If you need it though, go for it. My $15 one worked well.

MonkeePuzzle > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 21:57

i have a cheap one, likely similar to the one you linked. it is excellent for reading values and clearing codes. but it is slow so crap for anything realtime.

AfromanGTO > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 22:01

I have this one and the torque app. It works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Diagnostic-ProTocol-Interface/dp/B01N8W5DB2/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1493258423&sr=8-14&keywords=blue+obdII+bluetooth

vicali > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 22:09

Any opinions?

Scangauge- that my opinion.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 22:10

All you need to ensure is that it’s an ELM327, I believe. Most are identical. It’s just that chip connected to a bluetooth serial bridge chip.

Alfalfa > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 22:12

I’ve got this one. It takes a minute to connect, but is fairly responsive once it’s got it. I use it with Torque, paying a few bucks for the full version has been well worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010XAJ4DA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vkvazbENGC2AD

MM54 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 22:34

I have a cheap ELM-whatever from amazon and Torque Pro on my phone, it works very well.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/26/2017 at 23:58

I like the Piston ODBII app over torque personally

facw > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/27/2017 at 00:33

The one I have isn’t sold anymore. I tried another first which didn’t work. I’d say just buy whatever < $20 one and accept that you may end up having to return it because quality control on these is terrible.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/27/2017 at 03:47

I have the exact one you linked and it works fine on many different vehicles. Also the torque app is amazing. I have another one that is a bit older but looks exactly the same just different brand and it still works fine too

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
04/27/2017 at 05:23

Cool, thanks!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > facw
04/27/2017 at 05:24

Yeah, I know they are crap in some cases, that’s why I was asking for opinions :P

I wouldn’t mind having to return one if necessary, but it would be nice if it worked first try! I’d like to get one for helping diagnose things - I do already have a cheap OBDII scan-tool.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
04/27/2017 at 05:24

Hmmm...never heard of it, will have to look into that!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MM54
04/27/2017 at 05:25

Glad to hear it!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Alfalfa
04/27/2017 at 05:26

I’ll be getting the full version I believe. Looking for an OBDII adapter that isn’t amazing, but as long as it is fairly decent I’ll be happy.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
04/27/2017 at 05:27

Yeah, I’ll try and make sure the one I get specifically states that protocol somewhere.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > vicali
04/27/2017 at 05:30

I’ve considered it, but probably not necessary to have one on my family’s fleet of Accents. :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > AfromanGTO
04/27/2017 at 05:30

Thanks!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MonkeePuzzle
04/27/2017 at 05:31

Hoping I can find one that is not perfect, but at least decently responsive...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > awmaster10
04/27/2017 at 05:31

I wouldn’t need it constantly set up - just the times I am trying to diagnose things. :)

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/27/2017 at 08:39

I like the layout better and the ability to select which sensors info you want. Kind of like a smartphone Cobb Accessport.

vicali > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/27/2017 at 09:44

I get better mileage trying to keep instant below today’s mpg, also tracks fill ups, distance to empty, and gives me a handful of metrics that the computer sees. Outside temp, coolant temp, and transmission temp. It’s always there, out of the way, and works great. Also use it to read and clear codes.

I found it so useful I bought a second for the Subaru..

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > vicali
04/27/2017 at 12:43

Hmmm....might have to look into one then. There is plenty of space to mount mine at the bottom of the gauge cluster...