Oh technology how I love thee....

[Automan2164]

Just got my OBD connector in the mail today, so... AWESOME!!!!

 

I found out that there is a free app called Torque on the Android Market that is a basic OBD II scanner that uses a bluetooth OBD device, so I had to try it out. The program was free, so I just found the unit I needed on eBay, and ordered it up straight from Hong Kong. The device set me back about $25 with shipping.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 3D1&_rdc=1

 

 

Once I woke it up, and paired it to my HTC EVO, I played around with it for a bit, and let me say I am impressed. You have access to all OBD II standard parameters, like volts, temp, RPM, fuel trim, o2 volts... you can even read and clear fault codes. You can graph them, or have a numerical value... Just really sweet. You can record and download information to your computer too. So if you have an intermittent problem, you hit record, make it happen, then you can look at all the parameters on your PC to pin down what made the fault occur. I've played around with it for a few minutes now, but I am excited as to what it can do, and I haven't even explored the far reaches of its capability yet. I would take pics of it running on my '98 ZJ, but my phone is also my digital camera... :oops: ... And my camcorder, and my GPS, and my internet, and my scanner now!

 

Here is the website for the app:

 

http://torque-bhp.com/

 

Here is a vid that was linked from the Torque forum:

 

 

Got to love technology! Now I always have an OBD II scanner in my pocket!

Rob L.

[STERLING STINGER]

thats nice dude!

htc hd2 have it?

thats pretty high tech

[Automan2164]

thats nice dude!

htc hd2 have it?

thats pretty high tech

 

It works with any Android Phone running 1.5 + I believe.

 

There are a few vids on youtube with people running HTC HD2.

Rob L.

[Pete M]

my phone makes phone calls. :dunno:

 

 

 

though with the new lower data plans, I might now be able to upgrade. :D

[WBKrazy]

pretty cool man, if only they had something like that that works with blackberrys..

[mnkyboy]

I saw the app on my phone,I was kinda curious how well it worked.

[87Chief]

Awesome, getting one right now lol

[Geonovast]

I'd get one if there was a version of the program for Windows..

[TylerJY]

If I remember correctly it even has a HUD feature where you can set your phone on the dash and the gauges reflect off your windshield

[jimoshel]

Technology? I just learned how to feel the radiator to tell if it's warm or not. You mean there's more? :redX:

[Comanche County]

Technology? I just learned how to feel the radiator to tell if it's warm or not. You mean there's more? :redX:

 

:clapping:

[opsled]

How's it work on the Renault Le-Jeep??

 

lol,

 

opsled

[Automan2164]

How's it work on the Renault Le-Jeep??

 

lol,

 

opsled

 

Not very well as a matter of fact.

 

Rob

[sinkrun]

Found one for windows did not get it yet but here's the link, http://www.ebay.com/itm/390455607082?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[Comanche County]

I want one for OBD I (renix) not that its really needed though. All the MAC 2500s I've found online have been way too expensive. It would be nice to have it on the iphone.

[Geonovast]

Renix is not OBD I. OBD I was used in the MJ 91-92 and the XJ 91-95. Renix is a whole different animal.