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OBDII scanner
Posted : 22 Dec, 2012 10:52 PM

Anyone using the Ultragauge or ScangaugeII ?

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somedude1

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OBDII scanner
Posted : 5 Mar, 2014 04:08 PM

I don't own either of these, but I thought the OBDLink MX WiFi over at KickStarter looked pretty cool. Got me looking into OBD in general. :)

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Matthew75

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Posted : 20 Mar, 2014 08:50 PM

Personally I use a generic ODBII Bluetooth plug I got on Amazon.com. I then use an app called Torque on my android phone.



Whats neet about this is you can get real-time telemetry as you drive down the road. This has been handy for intermittent check engine light issues since the code that triggered it can't be read once the light goes out.



Having a GPS speedometer alongside the ODBII speed readout is nifty too as you can tell how far off your dial is. ( also real time fuel mileage, etc. )



It sounds like an add for the app but I haven't seen a hand held OBDII scanner that can show all that real time as you drive. And the phone app + bluetooth OBDII adapter together was cheaper than every hand scanner I've looked at.

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