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Obd2/elm 327 *WIFI*

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by uskyrt, Dec 8, 2013.

  1. uskyrt

    uskyrt Junior Member

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    Hello, I'm investigating the possibilities of the above on my (uk) Pip. I have a nexus 4 which I'm planning to use with torque but it seems androids have some issues with 2 Bluetooth devices connected at the same time (Pip and the obd2).

    Since it seems there are lots of cheap devices available I was wondering if anybody here had any suggestions about a wifi device connected with Android, pros and cons, models, any info really.

    Also... I haven't checked where the actual port is on the Pip but I'm slightly worried it can be in the way of my legs. Any thought?

    Thanks a lot!

    Nexus 4
     
    #1 uskyrt, Dec 8, 2013
  2. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    What Android issues have you heard of? I've never had a lick of trouble using mine.

    I highly suspect it is the Bluetooth ODB-II reader that has actually been the source of trouble, especially since there are quite a number of reports for the Torque app saying to be aware of that device. Some are clearly better than others.
     
    #2 john1701a, Dec 8, 2013
  3. mrbigh

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    I concur with "john1701a" replay
     
    #3 mrbigh, Dec 9, 2013
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    never seemed to have a problem with Torque running and BT audio to the deck at the same time.
     
    #4 terpsmandan, Dec 13, 2013
  5. jdcollins5

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    Just to throw in an answer to your question about the OBDII Elm327 WiFi device. I have one that I use with my iPad and Engine Link. The OBDII port is well out of the way of my legs and never a problem. The OBDII port is about 1/2 way down the steering column and a little to the left.
     
    #5 jdcollins5, Dec 13, 2013
  6. mrstop

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    Any recommendations for a particular elm module? They seem to be all over the place in regards to reviews and quality. I would like to use/install the torque app and run via bluetooth or wifi.
     
    #6 mrstop, Dec 13, 2013
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    #7 PaJa, Dec 27, 2013
  8. mrstop

    mrstop PWR Mode

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    Nice find on the LX ($69) version. I have been leery about the generic quality, but the MX version ($99) was a bit steep. It looks like we won't miss any features as the MX only adds compatibility for some GM and Ford cars. Is that correct?
     
    #8 mrstop, Dec 27, 2013
  9. PaJa

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    I don't have a personal experience with OBDLink LX. Sorry about that.
     
    #9 PaJa, Jan 19, 2014
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    For some retarded reason I can't post links. *facepalm* Go to the scantool OBDLink MX web page and scroll down about 1/2 way and there's a chart that compares the features of the LX and MX.
     
    #10 Enthalpy, Feb 26, 2014
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