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Best PBD-Bluetooth adapter for 2013 Prius c Two

Discussion in 'Prius c Audio and Electronics' started by johnhlong, Aug 31, 2013.

  1. johnhlong

    johnhlong Junior Member

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    What is the best OBD Bluetooth adaptor for the 2013 Prius c Two.

    I will be running the Torque Android app.


    John
     
    #1 johnhlong, Aug 31, 2013
  2. xliderider

    xliderider Senior Member

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    Search ELM327 on Amazon and there's a whole bunch of reviews you can peruse from actual users of the products. ;)

    SCH-I535
     
    #2 xliderider, Aug 31, 2013
  3. kingnba6

    kingnba6 Active Member

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    elm327 is great. i have it but i dont use it anymore. remember it wont work with iphones. for iphones you need the wifi model
     
    #3 kingnba6, Aug 31, 2013
  4. hieronymous

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    I use a Vgate adaptor (with Torque) which has proved excellent. It can handle a claimed 24 pids/sec, and has an on/off switch so you can leave it plugged in without a drain on the battery.
     
    #4 hieronymous, Sep 3, 2013
  5. johnhlong

    johnhlong Junior Member

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    Which version?

    On eBay is see8 different versions of the Vgate OBD scanner:

    1 ELM327
    2 ELM327 V1.4b
    3 ELM327 V1.5
    4 some with power switch on the right
    5 some with power switch on left
    6 some for Bluetooth
    7 some for WiFi
    8 some for iCar

    John
     
    #5 johnhlong, Sep 3, 2013
  6. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    I just bought the cheapest one on amazon. It was $15 with free shipping.
     
    #6 ztanos, Sep 3, 2013
  7. hieronymous

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    Mine looks like this - ignore the label which is from a local distributor. Look for
    Elm327 Bluetooth OBD2 Diagnostic Tool with Switch - latest version for Bluetooth

    [​IMG]
     
    #7 hieronymous, Sep 3, 2013
  8. FireAce

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    is our Vgate is something like the image attached? Is it still functioning? Planning to get one but worry about how long it will last if I use it everyday. I like to see RPM, hybrid battery SOC, etc while driving. ;)
     

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  9. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    I used this...



    ...as the Bluetooth device to provide data to the Torque app on my phone to film this...

     
    #9 john1701a, Nov 27, 2013
    FireAce and ztanos like this.
  10. Flying White Dutchman

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    can someone direct me to the topic about the PIDS for the prius c ( and so yaris i hope )

    can't seem to find it.
     
    #10 Flying White Dutchman, Dec 2, 2013
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