OBDII - Nice Little Android Phone App - Page 5

DaveyC · 15th July 2012, 13:19

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Originally Posted by TR75

Would it literally be a case of buy it and try it then? Or can I presume my 2001 CDT definitely won't be OBD compliant?

I just took a punt. However, I have a 2008 Peugeot 207 that I can use it on and have used it on a couple of my friends cars, so the fact it worked on ZT was a bonus.

brianw · 15th July 2012, 16:53

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Originally Posted by TR75

Would it literally be a case of buy it and try it then? Or can I presume my 2001 CDT definitely won't be OBD compliant?

On seeing this thread I downloaded the full version of the app and bought the bluetooth device in the link.
Arrived a couple of days ago now.
Mine is a 51 plate first reg March 02 from memory.
Worked straight away - no problems with connection.
When you add a dial or whatever to the screen you will see a list of all the possible items you want it to show. The available options are in green.
As said the options are limited but some of course dont apply to our cars anyway.
Quite quick to search the ecu for fault codes Happily none were found stored

I think it well worth the small outlay to have it available at any time.
Not had a chance to do much with it yet but I did log the coolant temp on journey to work the other day and set an alarm so a voice told me when it got to temperature. I reckon this could be a great boon to the 1.8 owners as you can decide what temperature you want as maximum and it will give you an audible message if you reach it so even if you have forgotten to monitor guage you are warned.

petespieces · 16th July 2012, 20:07

Interesting stuff.

I have loaded BlueStacks onto my PC, it seems to work OK, I have ordered the device from Ebay and will report back when it arrives.

Thanks

Pete.

DaveyC · 17th July 2012, 06:28

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Originally Posted by petespieces

Interesting stuff.

I have loaded BlueStacks onto my PC, it seems to work OK, I have ordered the device from Ebay and will report back when it arrives.

Hi Pete,

Do you have a link for the download of that program?

Cheers,

Dave

rovexCDTi · 17th July 2012, 06:34

http://bluestacks.com/

Its not that easy though, its not very stable, it needs the apps .apk file to install, it doesn't connect to google play and often doesnt connect to wifi, bluetooth etc depending on the hardware you have.

There are loads and loads of PC OBD programs, just search for some.

mrsimon · 17th July 2012, 07:17

So, how does it 'plug in'? I couldn't see on the advert.
sorry for stupid question!

Mark2000cc · 17th July 2012, 07:35

Just what info can you see ob these cars then, can you see bhp and 0-60 times, fuel consumption ie mpg if so think i will get it.

Kiltman · 17th July 2012, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Mark2000cc

Just what info can you see ob these cars then, can you see bhp and 0-60 times, fuel consumption ie mpg if so think i will get it.

Yes, you can see BHP, 0-60, quarter mile, mpg, temp, revs, throttle position, acceleration, speed, torque, and much much more!

petespieces · 17th July 2012, 10:42

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Originally Posted by mrsimon

So, how does it 'plug in'? I couldn't see on the advert.
sorry for stupid question!

See post 31

petespieces · 19th July 2012, 18:40

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

http://bluestacks.com/

Its not that easy though, its not very stable, it needs the apps .apk file to install, it doesn't connect to google play and often doesnt connect to wifi, bluetooth etc depending on the hardware you have.

There are loads and loads of PC OBD programs, just search for some.

Received the car gismo today, PC recognises it but bluestacks & torque doesn't

Pete

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rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	http://bluestacks.com/ Its not that easy though, its not very stable, it needs the apps .apk file to install, it doesn't connect to google play and often doesnt connect to wifi, bluetooth etc depending on the hardware you have. There are loads and loads of PC OBD programs, just search for some. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

17th July 2012, 07:17	#46
mrsimon Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi 2005 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Barcelona Posts: 139 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Blue tooth So, how does it 'plug in'? I couldn't see on the advert. sorry for stupid question!

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Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Just what info can you see ob these cars then, can you see bhp and 0-60 times, fuel consumption ie mpg if so think i will get it. __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

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petespieces Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 auto Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Le Theil de Bretagne (France) Posts: 661 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts	Interesting stuff. I have loaded BlueStacks onto my PC, it seems to work OK, I have ordered the device from Ebay and will report back when it arrives. Thanks Pete.