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anyone use those bluetooth/WIFI obd2 scanners

Old Dec 31, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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Default anyone use those bluetooth/WIFI obd2 scanners

I just bought an ELM327 WIFI obd2 scanner/code reader and purchased an app for my iphone. you can set custom gauges, PIDS, etc.

anyone used one? worst case is I spend 20$ to clear codes lol. I'm hoping to watch things like Trans Temp, Engine Temp, IAT and boost without adding aftermarket gauges to a classic. the app also has a feature to project a heads up display on your windshield.
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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I use DashCommand and it works well.
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 03:12 PM
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Had one in my Tbss and liked it a lot! Spent $200 on an aeroforce and liked the $20 piece better
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sweet! I cant wait to play with it. wireless scanners....what's next? the wifi/Bluetooth scanners are so cheap, i'm surprised that HP or EFIlive hasn't grabbed onto the technology yet....
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sweet! I cant wait to play with it. wireless scanners....what's next? the wifi/Bluetooth scanners are so cheap, i'm surprised that HP or EFIlive hasn't grabbed onto the technology yet....
If the connection drops for any reason during flashing it will fry the computer you are trying to program. Even the OEM's are still working on making it reliable. I am sure HP and EFI will need to make a hardware change to support the Wireless function. A hardware change won't be cheap.
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They probably spend 20$ on those damn datacables and bill us 6-900 along w credits.
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It's pretty cool. Tried a bunch of apps. They're all about the same. The best app unfortunately isn't made for iOS. Torque
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This is another option Dash Control, if they have your fitment. It allows you to reprogram your DIC to show anything you want.

More information here...
http://www.palmerperformance.com/for...p?topic=8821.0
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If the connection drops for any reason during flashing it will fry the computer you are trying to program. Even the OEM's are still working on making it reliable. I am sure HP and EFI will need to make a hardware change to support the Wireless function. A hardware change won't be cheap.
EFILive will never do it. They don't like gadgets and gizmos. Already said they will never build an interface to work on a mobile devise such as your phone.

GM already has wireless Tech II's. I've seen them just plug in the dongle and flash in the latest calibrations to vehicles and do diagnostic checks at the dealerships.
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Originally Posted by bigsapper
This is another option Dash Control, if they have your fitment. It allows you to reprogram your DIC to show anything you want.

More information here...
DashLogic Now Available
I downloaded one called engine link. It looks lke it will do everything i need. Im curious on how well the HUD works.
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