Bluetooth obd2 scan tool

CraigUK · 02-20-2011, 04:38 AM

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?

CraigUK · 02-20-2011, 10:09 AM

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

E92westy · 02-20-2011, 01:21 PM

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!

charliesum · 02-20-2011, 02:08 PM

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

Jules59 · 02-20-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigUK

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?

CraigUK · 02-20-2011, 03:11 PM

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.

ant1985 · 02-28-2011, 10:21 AM

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.

225_AB · 02-28-2011, 10:33 AM

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.

225_AB · 02-28-2011, 10:34 AM

Here you go
http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23808

BanziBarn · 02-28-2011, 10:52 AM

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

335DEE · 05-27-2012, 05:36 PM

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

RR80 · 05-27-2012, 11:36 PM

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.

chriscairns · 05-28-2012, 04:15 AM

Bluetooth wireless headset is a device that has gained a lot of popularity

baz999 · 05-30-2012, 01:59 PM

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

'V' · 04-10-2014, 11:55 AM

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?

'V' · 04-10-2014, 02:25 PM

'Cr'apple - that's all I have to say!

02-20-2011, 04:38 AM	#1
CraigUK Captain 128 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	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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CraigUK Captain 128 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	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 Last edited by CraigUK; 02-20-2011 at 10:16 AM..
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E92westy Lieutenant 35 Rep 549 Posts Drives: F20 118d Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staffs. iTrader: (2)	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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charliesum First Lieutenant 9 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pompey iTrader: (1)	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 __________________ vxr8 only car ive ever had and asked to make the exhaust quieter
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CraigUK Captain 128 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	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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ant1985 Private First Class 14 Rep 133 Posts Drives: Bmw E46 M3 / Bmw E30 318i cab Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ www.antpearson.co.uk Bespoke photography www.lewisjamesporsche.co.uk
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225_AB Major 67 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	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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335DEE Captain 39 Rep 733 Posts Drives: M3 DCT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England iTrader: (1)	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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