Have any of y'all used these and your thoughts. It seems it would be nice for live data while driving and quite affordable.
Bluetooth OBDII scanner
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I keep one in my center console for quick diagnostics. Torque Lite works great with the Bluetooth Dongles.
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DirtDawg
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This is what I use as does my buddy who likewise owns a TJ: OBDLink MX+ Has its own customizable device display and also compatible with 3rd party software, as well as all iOS and Android devices. I goofed majorly one day by leaving it on the TJ hood during a brief test drive. Gone forever, so I immediately ordered same model replacement (which I'm much more careful where placed!).
I have the CX, no complaints. You can make some pretty slick dashboards in the OBDLink app. On my Land Cruiser I have it showing me what gear I'm in and by cleverly stacking some elements it also lights up when the torque converter is locked up. I haven't tried to do much beyond the basics on the TJ.
I use a paid version of the Torque app and this OBDII bluetooth dongle. I'm on my fourth different brand now, this one seems to be holding up the best and has no connection issues/drops (so far).
AOSJ
TJ Enthusiast
anybody know of one that reads transmission codes and isn't too expensive? doesn't have to be bluetooth
There are too many to pick from and it seems the transmission code function turns the price way up - I have a cheap simple one from amazon but it doesn't read transmission codes - thanks
There are too many to pick from and it seems the transmission code function turns the price way up - I have a cheap simple one from amazon but it doesn't read transmission codes - thanks
Your 2001 isn't going to throw any transmission codes other than a couple codes related to the torque converter clutch. If you want a fancy reader for your other cars, great. But don't buy one for your TJ. Most any basic reader will show you everything your TJ can tell you.
My 97 only has 19 PIDs. Most of the early TJs are really basic. I have a much nicer scanner but it's functionaly equivalent to the cheap ODB reader because that's all the PCM can do.
The 32RH transmission is hydraulic controlled...no TCM.
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The 32RH transmission is hydraulic controlled...no TCM.
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I have the Autometer Dashlink. It reads and clears codes, has a customizable gauge panel which is nice on my big tablet, and also has a bunch of performance monitors and measures - 1/4 mile, 0-60, etc.
That is when it connects....
It is freakin' finicky to get it to connect - I'll say it is a pain in the ass. I often have to unplug the dongle and plug it back in a few times to get it to connect. And once connected, it frequently disconnects out of the blue.
0 Stars.
Would not recommend.
Period.
And, it was expensive. Cool when it works, but a pain.
I'm always halfway in the market to find a replacement. Following here for that reason.
So I usually look at what I'm buying and decide on a mid range of whatever it is. On this I bought a cheaper one for 50 bucks off Amazon. It works for what I need right now but after reading what you guys are doing I wish I'd have spent double. It is bad assed clipping my phone to the dash and watching my O2 sensors. This is awesome and later if the need arises I'll buy a better one.
for the 97s or other years, is there a list of the parameters (PIDs?) a code reader show?
AOSJ
TJ Enthusiast
thanks for that, but I should've mentioned this is for another car - do you know of a decent not too expensive one for trans codes? I've been throwing some parts at my ranger that has O/D off light flashing and I'm told that is the CEL for the trans - parts stores don't have capable code readers near me and there is no ford dealer that's convenient, thanks in advance
I've used a USB OBDlink SX scanner with their OBDwiz software on a Windoze laptop for years, it's very good. It will work with other software, too.
I recently bought a cheap VEEPEAK OBDcheck VP11 Bluetooth scanner. It works, when it feels like it, but it's finicky like @NashvilleTJ 's. I was writing code to run it from a microcontroller and LCD, but I kept having to add error-checking code for the initial connection, and for dropouts, and for timeouts, and for partial responses.
I considered buying a more expensive Bluetooth scanner, like the OBDLink MX+, but decided not to gamble with Bluetooth on something which will be a permanent dash gauge. So I went back to a wired scanner for my microcontroller project.
I recently bought a cheap VEEPEAK OBDcheck VP11 Bluetooth scanner. It works, when it feels like it, but it's finicky like @NashvilleTJ 's. I was writing code to run it from a microcontroller and LCD, but I kept having to add error-checking code for the initial connection, and for dropouts, and for timeouts, and for partial responses.
I considered buying a more expensive Bluetooth scanner, like the OBDLink MX+, but decided not to gamble with Bluetooth on something which will be a permanent dash gauge. So I went back to a wired scanner for my microcontroller project.
Cheaper, and wider application. Not necessarily as easy to install, but doable. Dunno why the AeroForce is '05/'06 only.
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