OBDII - Nice Little Android Phone App - Page 12

DaveyC · 2nd August 2012, 05:25

Well, so far my phone sits in the space between the ashtray and the gear stick and the display turns to landscape automatically. Due to the size of the phone it almost looks like it grew there lol.

To be honest, I use it on most long journeys and charge the phone at the same time.

The App itself is very customisable and if you're a bit of a techie (like me) it provides some additional amusement with all the bells and whistles you can monitor on the engine.

I have a Synergy 2 and if you flick the 3 position switch whilst monitoring the parameters, you instantly see the changes on things like MAF readings, which confirms things do change when you fiddle with the settings (that and the hike in power).

I actually had a top hose pop off on a very short journey back from work. The dash gauge said all was well but the App instantly shouted it was too hot, so I pulled up, popped the bonnet and hey presto!! Saved me a cooked diesel lump. So I would say mine is more than worth the investment of a few quid.

MangoMan · 2nd August 2012, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

If you want to do road tests, with the location of the OBD port close to your knees, it might me worth a few pounds extra to get the mini version

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Mini-E...item3f14a1a7e2

I have one and am very pleased with it.

Just ordered one of these because of the size advantage.

Thanks Bob...

greendriver · 3rd August 2012, 20:27

One fault code showing:

P0313-Powertrain
Misfire detected with Low Fuel.

Whatever that means...

Any ideas? Car seems to be ok, slight rev bounce at idle. Maybe it is referring to this.

suzublu · 3rd August 2012, 20:31

Mis-fire detected with low fuel means you've got low fuel in the tank

Oh, check your spark plug gaps,should be about .75mm

greendriver · 3rd August 2012, 20:40

Thanks. Tank just over 3/4 full so low fuel not an issue. I will check the gaps over the weekend.

Is this anything to do with the FOC issue (I'm not sure I have one)?

rovexCDTi · 3rd August 2012, 20:42

That will be a stored code, so its happened in the past. Re-set the codes and check again at a later time.

suzublu · 3rd August 2012, 20:44

The FOC is fitted retrospectively by owners iirc,if your car is a later version,chances are you will need one,as the fuel filter didn't seem to separate on early cars.I'm sure a proper techie will be along to put me right

greendriver · 3rd August 2012, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

That will be a stored code, so its happened in the past. Re-set the codes and check again at a later time.

Good point. I'll clear the code & try again.

Thanks for all suggestions

& sorry to hijack the thread (it is connected, really

)

aturi83 · 4th August 2012, 06:32

Just to confirm these work on 53 plate diesels don't they? On some ebay listings it states works with diesels after 2004.

rovexCDTi · 4th August 2012, 06:35

Maybe, maybe not, its pot luck to be honest.

3rd August 2012, 20:27	#113
greendriver This is my second home MG ZTT 180 in Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Croydon Posts: 3,745 Thanks: 44 Thanked 86 Times in 75 Posts	first diagnostic run One fault code showing: P0313-Powertrain Misfire detected with Low Fuel. Whatever that means... Any ideas? Car seems to be ok, slight rev bounce at idle. Maybe it is referring to this. __________________ *None of my troubles are Rover*

3rd August 2012, 20:40	#115
greendriver This is my second home MG ZTT 180 in Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Croydon Posts: 3,745 Thanks: 44 Thanked 86 Times in 75 Posts	Thanks. Tank just over 3/4 full so low fuel not an issue. I will check the gaps over the weekend. Is this anything to do with the FOC issue (I'm not sure I have one)? __________________ *None of my troubles are Rover*

3rd August 2012, 20:42	#116
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	That will be a stored code, so its happened in the past. Re-set the codes and check again at a later time. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

3rd August 2012, 20:44	#117
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	The FOC is fitted retrospectively by owners iirc,if your car is a later version,chances are you will need one,as the fuel filter didn't seem to separate on early cars.I'm sure a proper techie will be along to put me right Last edited by suzublu; 3rd August 2012 at 20:52..

4th August 2012, 06:35	#120
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	Maybe, maybe not, its pot luck to be honest. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd August 2012, 05:25	#111
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	Well, so far my phone sits in the space between the ashtray and the gear stick and the display turns to landscape automatically. Due to the size of the phone it almost looks like it grew there lol. To be honest, I use it on most long journeys and charge the phone at the same time. The App itself is very customisable and if you're a bit of a techie (like me) it provides some additional amusement with all the bells and whistles you can monitor on the engine. I have a Synergy 2 and if you flick the 3 position switch whilst monitoring the parameters, you instantly see the changes on things like MAF readings, which confirms things do change when you fiddle with the settings (that and the hike in power). I actually had a top hose pop off on a very short journey back from work. The dash gauge said all was well but the App instantly shouted it was too hot, so I pulled up, popped the bonnet and hey presto!! Saved me a cooked diesel lump. So I would say mine is more than worth the investment of a few quid.

3rd August 2012, 20:31	#114
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Mis-fire detected with low fuel means you've got low fuel in the tank Oh, check your spark plug gaps,should be about .75mm

4th August 2012, 06:32	#119
aturi83 Loves to post Peugeot 508 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Guisborough Posts: 255 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Just to confirm these work on 53 plate diesels don't they? On some ebay listings it states works with diesels after 2004.