OBDII - Nice Little Android Phone App

DaveyC · 10th July 2012, 19:08

Just thought it may be worth sharing a recent purchase that's both reasonably priced and does exactly what it says on the tin.......

Bought an app for my android phone called "Torque BHP" more on it at:
http://torque-bhp.com/

To go with this I bought the following bluetooth adapter from the Bay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2308005717...84.m1497.l2648

After pairing the adapter to my phone, I fired up the App and hey presto! Loads of data from my ECU about temperatures, MAF performance, boost pressures, fuel mixtures, the list just goes on and on and on.

Its fully configurable and even reads fault codes. You can also clear them and I am still finding out what it can do. All I know is that its shown me that I have had a few issues but after a bit of tinker under the bonnet and resetting the fault codes, the errors have not come back, so fingers crossed its looking good.

There is probably a whole heap of stuff I have not even found out or touched on. There is a free app available so you check out the look an feel and get an idea of the features. I have also had a go with it on the other half's Pug 207, which sends data much quicker due to it being a much newer standard, so it works on pretty much any car with an OBD socket.

Dave

Kiltman · 10th July 2012, 19:27

I have this, great piece of kit!

DaveyC · 10th July 2012, 19:34

To think, I nearly bought a crappy generic code reader for about £25. This thing would be great if you mounted a screen on the dash. You can have multiple screens of real time data, plus performance from gps and on-board accelerometers on the phone, which give performance and calculated bhp.

Is it just me, or has this one slipped under the radar?

al_dente · 10th July 2012, 19:39

Thanks Dave

I've just ordered one. Currently we have a Skoda Fabia Mk1 and a Citroen Xsara Picasso.

Pretty sue it will work with the Fabia. Hopefully it will with the Xsara too - I'm having some issues with the temperature sensor and this will help diagnose the prob.

Al

Unclefista · 10th July 2012, 19:41

I've been using it over a year now, my favourite feature is the plug-in which allows you to stick your phone on the dash and video record your trip.
When you play it back it has dials overlayed showing speed, boost etc in real time, it also has your position on google maps cleverly overlayed on the video. Clever stuff, especially for track days.

DaveyC · 10th July 2012, 19:47

Just wish I had discovered this when I had my Alfa. Would have saved me hours and loads of cash LOL.

suzublu · 10th July 2012, 19:53

Also good if you have an android head unit installed so you have it on the main display.

I've seen guys with a 7" tablet installed on the dash with it running.

Simondi · 10th July 2012, 20:07

Now that does look interesting. do you know is there an option where you could set an alarm if the coolant reaches a set temperature etc?

suzublu · 10th July 2012, 20:11

I think you can set a max line for the reading Simon,but you'll know if its too high by looking at it

Are you going to Gretna?I'll bring mine for you to look at

Simondi · 10th July 2012, 20:17

I'm not sure about Gretna, we are going away the following day so I will need to apply for shore leave!!
I may give it a go anyhow

10th July 2012, 19:08	#1
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	OBDII - Nice Little Android Phone App Just thought it may be worth sharing a recent purchase that's both reasonably priced and does exactly what it says on the tin....... Bought an app for my android phone called "Torque BHP" more on it at: http://torque-bhp.com/ To go with this I bought the following bluetooth adapter from the Bay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2308005717...84.m1497.l2648 After pairing the adapter to my phone, I fired up the App and hey presto! Loads of data from my ECU about temperatures, MAF performance, boost pressures, fuel mixtures, the list just goes on and on and on. Its fully configurable and even reads fault codes. You can also clear them and I am still finding out what it can do. All I know is that its shown me that I have had a few issues but after a bit of tinker under the bonnet and resetting the fault codes, the errors have not come back, so fingers crossed its looking good. There is probably a whole heap of stuff I have not even found out or touched on. There is a free app available so you check out the look an feel and get an idea of the features. I have also had a go with it on the other half's Pug 207, which sends data much quicker due to it being a much newer standard, so it works on pretty much any car with an OBD socket. Dave Last edited by DaveyC; 18th July 2013 at 13:10..

10th July 2012, 19:41	#5
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Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Now that does look interesting. do you know is there an option where you could set an alarm if the coolant reaches a set temperature etc? __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

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Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	I'm not sure about Gretna, we are going away the following day so I will need to apply for shore leave!! I may give it a go anyhow __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

10th July 2012, 19:27	#2
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	I have this, great piece of kit!

10th July 2012, 19:34	#3
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	To think, I nearly bought a crappy generic code reader for about £25. This thing would be great if you mounted a screen on the dash. You can have multiple screens of real time data, plus performance from gps and on-board accelerometers on the phone, which give performance and calculated bhp. Is it just me, or has this one slipped under the radar?

10th July 2012, 19:39	#4
al_dente Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nr Telford, Shropshire Posts: 375 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Thanks Dave I've just ordered one. Currently we have a Skoda Fabia Mk1 and a Citroen Xsara Picasso. Pretty sue it will work with the Fabia. Hopefully it will with the Xsara too - I'm having some issues with the temperature sensor and this will help diagnose the prob. Al

10th July 2012, 19:47	#6
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	Just wish I had discovered this when I had my Alfa. Would have saved me hours and loads of cash LOL.

10th July 2012, 19:53	#7
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Also good if you have an android head unit installed so you have it on the main display. I've seen guys with a 7" tablet installed on the dash with it running.

10th July 2012, 20:11	#9
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I think you can set a max line for the reading Simon,but you'll know if its too high by looking at it Are you going to Gretna?I'll bring mine for you to look at