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      02-20-2011, 04:38 AM   #1
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Bluetooth obd2 scan tool

Just a quick post to ask if anyone on the forum has used a Bluetooth obd2 scan tool in connection with their mobile phone on their 3 Series? I've got an android phone and have been looking at an app called "Torque " which allows you to read obd2 information on your mobile. You also need to buy a Bluetooth obd2 adapter which can be found on Ebay for around £20. Anyone tried it, if so any good?
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Here's a couple of videos below so you know what I'm on about. It's looking like no one on here has tried one





And the authors website link>>>

http://torque-bhp.com/

http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Main_Page

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No, mate.
Not tried one of those.
I had a VAG COM for the Audi and now an ELM327 OBD2 cheapo job for the BMW and wifey's Pug.
Looks interesting, tho....
Report back when you get one!
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not sure mate
but in the times today they reviewed a sat nav that did the same with a blue tooth dongle in obd port and said it would be a very important development in the future as all info would be displayed real time on the sat nav screen may have been a nav man cant remember sorry
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Just a quick post to ask if anyone on the forum has used a Bluetooth obd2 scan tool in connection with their mobile phone on their 3 Series? I've got an android phone and have been looking at an app called "Torque " which allows you to read obd2 information on your mobile. You also need to buy a Bluetooth obd2 adapter which can be found on Ebay for around £20. Anyone tried it, if so any good?
Can you reset and clear codes with it?
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      02-20-2011, 03:11 PM   #6
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Yes, according to the blurb on the website it allows you to read all the error messages and reset the engine management fault light etc. In reality I really have no use at the moment for one of these but for what it costs I might buy one out of curiosity.
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      02-28-2011, 10:21 AM   #7
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Guys i have one for my e46 m3

i have a 25 quid bluetooth device i connect to my laptop or phone. my android phone can read and reset faults and it gives you the P code faults a dealer will read.

its a super bit of kit and its very very good.
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Gamin Eco route hd is the sat nav with info you are talking about. Looks very impressive.
Saw a thread on babybmw.net will post a link if that is ok with mods.
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Here you go
http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23808
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Just looked at the vid! Looks awesome!

Boost gauge would be cool - have my phone mounted like the in the pic, so some extra data would look ace!

I think I want one


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very handy device , especially for water temp (on a E9x diesel) boost gauge , and transmission temps. Can't fall off for £20 + £2 for app
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will the obd bluetooth turn itself off after u shut the car off? some say it will keep power on even the car is off.
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Bluetooth wireless headset is a device that has gained a lot of popularity
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I got one from eBay used it on my Vxr worked a treat. Haven't tried it on the bmw.
With the eBay odb2 dongle you need to buy carefully as some have faults when plugged in
mine says it has faults but seems to work fine
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Why do these seem to be more limited with the iphone? Is it down to the developers or are apple screwing us over again with their naff ISO software?
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