Good OBD-II for Dash Command

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-23-2014, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by edliaszenik

Okay, so is it the reader itself that cannot pick up those special codes or the program? Because I feel like it should just be a software issue. Maybe another app? I'd really like to be able to diagnose the little things before they turn into a check engine light.

If you get a obd reader like the elm 327 or Plx kiwi then you can do that. Buy one of those and you can pick up check engine codes and are able to clear them. I am not sure if it's the app or the reader. Probably both in combination. What are the problems that you're having?

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Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-29-2014, 07:59 PM

So I got my obd2 elm 327 in but it will not turn off. I left it plugged in for 20 min and it was still on when I got back. Any ideas?

wsarver · 12-31-2014, 12:56 PM

The experience I've had with my reader is they will remain on as long as it is plugged in. I don't think there is much power draw. I've left it in overnight multiple times and never had any battery issues.

MicntaeG35 · 12-25-2015, 12:18 AM

this is an old thread but I had some questions and didn't want to waste space with a new thread. I'm searching for a good obd2 scanner to track stats on my z. I want to be able to data log, track specs, and check codes, etc. I was about to pull the trigger on the new one Z1 is offering (link below) but wanted to ask before I made a bad purchase. what will be the best one for the same price?
https://www.z1motorsports.com/plx/pl...er-p-9057.html

MicntaeG35 · 12-25-2015, 07:54 AM

bump! looking to purchase today after some insight

ban25 · 12-25-2015, 06:28 PM

I ordered the Kiwi 3 myself and will give it a try soon. Early impressions on the Harry's LapTimer forums are good. So far, I've been using Automatic, which works fine, but occasionally has trouble authenticating when there is no signal available (as is the case for some tracks). If the Kiwi 3 solves that problem and performs identically otherwise, I'll be happy.

370Z JT · 12-25-2015, 09:12 PM

i got the Scan Tool OBDLINK LX. This model turns itself off after a few minutes to prevent battery drain. Not sure if the Kiwi 3 has this feature.

MicntaeG35 · 12-25-2015, 10:13 PM

well I guess I'm about to order the kiwi3 and pair it with the torque pro app and ill also test with dash command then ill update.

StormWhite · 03-03-2018, 11:52 AM

Just did a search for "Bluedriver" and found a couple of old threads including this one.

I purchased a Bluedriver OBDII scanner on a recommendation from someone on another 370Z Forum.

Plugged it in today and it works very well with the 370Z.

ltullos · 03-03-2018, 03:54 PM

OBDLink MX Bluetooth is the fastest and best way to go. However, the last I heard, it does not work with iOS due to their proprietary Bluetooth stack. I've used extensively with Android (Nexus 7) and have been completely satisfied with it.

StormWhite · 03-03-2018, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltullos

OBDLink MX Bluetooth is the fastest and best way to go. However, the last I heard, it does not work with iOS due to their proprietary Bluetooth stack. I've used extensively with Android (Nexus 7) and have been completely satisfied with it.

I am using IOS.

12-29-2014, 07:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	So I got my obd2 elm 327 in but it will not turn off. I left it plugged in for 20 min and it was still on when I got back. Any ideas? __________________ Build in Progress

12-25-2015, 12:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
MicntaeG35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 470 Drives: 11 370z nismo #452 Rep Power: 11	this is an old thread but I had some questions and didn't want to waste space with a new thread. I'm searching for a good obd2 scanner to track stats on my z. I want to be able to data log, track specs, and check codes, etc. I was about to pull the trigger on the new one Z1 is offering (link below) but wanted to ask before I made a bad purchase. what will be the best one for the same price? https://www.z1motorsports.com/plx/pl...er-p-9057.html __________________ A wounded man shall say to his assailant "If I live, I will kill you. If I die, you are forgiven."

12-25-2015, 07:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
MicntaeG35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 470 Drives: 11 370z nismo #452 Rep Power: 11	bump! looking to purchase today after some insight __________________ A wounded man shall say to his assailant "If I live, I will kill you. If I die, you are forgiven."

12-25-2015, 06:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	I ordered the Kiwi 3 myself and will give it a try soon. Early impressions on the Harry's LapTimer forums are good. So far, I've been using Automatic, which works fine, but occasionally has trouble authenticating when there is no signal available (as is the case for some tracks). If the Kiwi 3 solves that problem and performs identically otherwise, I'll be happy. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

12-25-2015, 09:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	i got the Scan Tool OBDLINK LX. This model turns itself off after a few minutes to prevent battery drain. Not sure if the Kiwi 3 has this feature. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

12-31-2014, 12:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
wsarver Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 115 Drives: 2015 Silverado Rep Power: 12	The experience I've had with my reader is they will remain on as long as it is plugged in. I don't think there is much power draw. I've left it in overnight multiple times and never had any battery issues.

12-25-2015, 10:13 PM	#23 (permalink)
MicntaeG35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 470 Drives: 11 370z nismo #452 Rep Power: 11	well I guess I'm about to order the kiwi3 and pair it with the torque pro app and ill also test with dash command then ill update. __________________ A wounded man shall say to his assailant "If I live, I will kill you. If I die, you are forgiven."

03-03-2018, 11:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
StormWhite Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 225 Drives: 2017 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 74894	Just did a search for "Bluedriver" and found a couple of old threads including this one. I purchased a Bluedriver OBDII scanner on a recommendation from someone on another 370Z Forum. Plugged it in today and it works very well with the 370Z. Last edited by StormWhite; 03-03-2018 at 12:13 PM.

03-03-2018, 03:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 14	OBDLink MX Bluetooth is the fastest and best way to go. However, the last I heard, it does not work with iOS due to their proprietary Bluetooth stack. I've used extensively with Android (Nexus 7) and have been completely satisfied with it. Last edited by ltullos; 03-03-2018 at 03:56 PM.

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