OBD II scanner/reader

mag_black · 11-13-2013, 01:43 AM

I'm looking to pick up either kiwi w/ dashcommand or a physical scanner. What's the general consensus for physical obd II scanners vs plx kiwi wifi 2 and software?

I'm really only using it to check codes and to check system readiness.

Haboob · 11-13-2013, 09:11 AM

I bought this:

Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive

And it works to check and clear codes w/o issue. Quick, concise.

Meulen · 11-13-2013, 09:30 AM

I bought a cheap ELM wi-fi and dashcommand. There's a slight lag, but right now I'm only using it for fun like you seem to plan on. To be honest, when I'm really looking at it, by the time I can look over at the display it's probably caught up to what I'm doing anyway. You can check out the set up in my build link below.

and I did a DIY on putting an iPad mini in the cubby here DIY: ipad mini magnetic install into cubby

Masterbeatty · 11-13-2013, 09:52 AM

I have the Kiwi bluetooth and that works great with the TORQUE (andriod)app. I have also used it for dash command on my pc for some logging. But since i have an iphone(wifi kiwi needed), now i dont use it as much. Since i live in CT and you live in MA. I am willing to sell it. Just PM me.

cossie1600 · 11-13-2013, 11:12 AM

Same here I got one for sale too if you have an android. I switch to iPhone and need a different one

SouthArk370Z · 11-13-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mag_black

I'm looking to pick up either kiwi w/ dashcommand or a physical scanner. What's the general consensus for physical obd II scanners vs plx kiwi wifi 2 and software?

I'm really only using it to check codes and to check system readiness.

For your stated purposes, speed is not critical and any Bluetooth/Wi-Fi lag wouldn't be important.

I use a ScanGuageII (plugs straight into the OBD port) for reading/clearing DTCs and real-time monitoring of speed, water temp, IAT and one more param depending on what I am interested in at the time. For logging, I bought an ELM-based OBD-to-USB adapter that I connect to a laptop. I can also read/clear DTCs with the software but it's easier to use the ScanGuage.

The ScanGuage runs about $160 dollars, so that may not be the best option for you. The OBD-to-USB adapter was $20-30, I already had the laptop laying around, and I downloaded the software for free.

kenchan · 11-13-2013, 12:13 PM

i use a standalone obd2 reader... cause i bought it before smartphones came into existence.

wat is android?

that was an awesome game in the 80's.

mag_black · 11-14-2013, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

I have the Kiwi bluetooth and that works great with the TORQUE (andriod)app. I have also used it for dash command on my pc for some logging. But since i have an iphone(wifi kiwi needed), now i dont use it as much. Since i live in CT and you live in MA. I am willing to sell it. Just PM me.

I watched videso of dashcommand, but I couldn't get much info about the "diagnostics" page. It runs a scan and shows sensor errors and/or not ready state. Does it go into detail though?

I don't want to spend $90 for kiwi and $10 for dashcommand if it's not going to do the job of $100 obdII scanner.

H2O_Doc · 11-14-2013, 11:40 PM

I use a $15 ELM327 and it works fine.

MikeUCFL · 11-15-2013, 12:21 AM

I use a cheap 20$ bluetooth ELM327 as well. I hooked it up to my factory nav using an mk808b (mini android device), HDMI to RGB converter, and the Torque app. Would be nice to have a HDMI to GVIF adapter for a better display, but those suckers are 200$ or more.

Masterbeatty · 11-15-2013, 01:39 PM

The torque app works wonders with diagnostics. I have ran down vacuums leaks in my wife's car, and a bad fuel injector on my friends wrx. But I only used dash command on my PC for data logging. So that is unknown territory for me. I can screw around with it tonight though.

cruzthepug · 07-30-2014, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

I bought this:

Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive

And it works to check and clear codes w/o issue. Quick, concise.

Any idea if this will work to reset the TMPS after a wheel swap?

Haboob · 07-30-2014, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruzthepug

Any idea if this will work to reset the TMPS after a wheel swap?

I'm not sure, I had never tried that.

I purchased new TPMS' put in on my new wheels so I didn't have to deal with all of that.

cruzthepug · 07-30-2014, 09:06 AM

I had a set of TPMS from a set of base model wheels I had installed in my new wheels, now it's throwing the light

cruzthepug · 07-30-2014, 09:22 AM

I've been running on my race wheels (no TPMS) for a couple of weeks waiting on my new wheels. I thought it would re-set when put on my new wheels with sensors, maybe not.

11-13-2013, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	OBD II scanner/reader I'm looking to pick up either kiwi w/ dashcommand or a physical scanner. What's the general consensus for physical obd II scanners vs plx kiwi wifi 2 and software? I'm really only using it to check codes and to check system readiness. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	I bought this: Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive And it works to check and clear codes w/o issue. Quick, concise. mag_black likes this.

11-13-2013, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	I bought a cheap ELM wi-fi and dashcommand. There's a slight lag, but right now I'm only using it for fun like you seem to plan on. To be honest, when I'm really looking at it, by the time I can look over at the display it's probably caught up to what I'm doing anyway. You can check out the set up in my build link below. and I did a DIY on putting an iPad mini in the cubby here DIY: ipad mini magnetic install into cubby __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

11-13-2013, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	I have the Kiwi bluetooth and that works great with the TORQUE (andriod)app. I have also used it for dash command on my pc for some logging. But since i have an iphone(wifi kiwi needed), now i dont use it as much. Since i live in CT and you live in MA. I am willing to sell it. Just PM me. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i use a standalone obd2 reader... cause i bought it before smartphones came into existence. wat is android? that was an awesome game in the 80's. mag_black and Meulen like this.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Same here I got one for sale too if you have an android. I switch to iPhone and need a different one

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H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	I use a $15 ELM327 and it works fine.

11-15-2013, 12:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
MikeUCFL Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 67 Drives: '12 370Z Mag Blk 6MT Rep Power: 16	I use a cheap 20$ bluetooth ELM327 as well. I hooked it up to my factory nav using an mk808b (mini android device), HDMI to RGB converter, and the Torque app. Would be nice to have a HDMI to GVIF adapter for a better display, but those suckers are 200$ or more. __________________ Magnetic Black Touring/Sport/Navi/6MT < Stillen G3 \| ZSpeed Stage 1 Clutch/Flywheel/CMAK \| RJM Rev 3.2 Pedal with Tilton Master Last edited by MikeUCFL; 11-16-2013 at 04:42 PM.

11-15-2013, 01:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	The torque app works wonders with diagnostics. I have ran down vacuums leaks in my wife's car, and a bad fuel injector on my friends wrx. But I only used dash command on my PC for data logging. So that is unknown territory for me. I can screw around with it tonight though. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

07-30-2014, 09:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	I had a set of TPMS from a set of base model wheels I had installed in my new wheels, now it's throwing the light __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

07-30-2014, 09:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	I've been running on my race wheels (no TPMS) for a couple of weeks waiting on my new wheels. I thought it would re-set when put on my new wheels with sensors, maybe not. __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

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