Vehicle Diagnostics and OBD II modules/connectors for iOS

[X-Treme]

The following is a list of software and hardware that turns your iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) into a vehicle diagnostics tool.


Software
(This is not a complete list just a list of the most favourably reviewed. See the iTunes App Store for more)

DashCommand ($49.99 USD)



WANT GAUGES? This is the app for that. DashCommand is the ultimate OBD-II supplementary vehicle instrumentation application available for the iPhone and iPod touch. The built in dashboards can display a total of 27 gauges pulling data directly from your ride's engine control module. Also use DashCommand as scan tool to read and clear the trouble codes that caused the "check engine light" to turn on, a trip computer, or a race day companion.

Get the benefit of multiple gauges without the overwhelming clutter and the expense!

--- SEMA Show 2009 1st runner-up for best mobile electronics product.
--- Winner of 9 Global Media Awards at SEMA Show 2009

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Rev ($39.99) (Rev Lite available for Free)



Welcome to Rev, the premier iPhone and iPod touch application for auto enthusiasts. Rev supports the reading and visualization of several OBD-II sensors, or "metrics".

Rev monitors, displays, charts, and records real-time data by interacting with your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system. Rev can also check and reset "Check Engine" lights and trouble codes and much more!

--- Proud Winner of the 2009 Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award!

Hardware

Kiwi Wifi ($149.99)



Kiwi Wifi is a plug and play wireless device measuring only 2.75 x 1.25 x 0.6 inches. Kiwi Wifi comes attached with a 6 ft OBDII cable for easy installation. It also comes included with a power switch built-in to prevent the need for having to constantly disconnect your unit from the OBDII port. It is compatible with 1996 and later vehicles. Connecting to your iPhone / iPod touch is made by 802.11a/b/g connection in adHoc mode.

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OBDKey WLAN Module (£169.95 UKP)



BDKey is a match-box sized portable scan tool used to quickly and easily diagnose vehicle problems.

Owning a small portable scan tool is essential to monitor the healthy state of your vehicle's engine management system for regular check-ups between services and maintenance periods.

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OBDLink WiFi Scan Tool ($189.90 USD)



OBDLink WiFi features Plug and Play connectivity with your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or any other standard WiFi device. The built-in USB port makes this the most versatile scan tool ever offered! Compatible with all model year 1996-2011 cars and light trucks sold in the United States, including all American, European, and Asian vehicles.

Includes our unmatched 3 year warranty, 90 day money back guarantee, and free lifetime firmware upgrades! Ships with OBDwiz diagnostic software for your PC, and compatible with a great selection of commercial PC diagnostic software and mobile apps.

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OT-2: OBD-II/CAN WiFi Interface ($179.00 USD)



The Innovate Motorsports OT-2 ODB-II WiFi Interface provides a link between any late-model cars or trucks and an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. The OpenTune interface allows high-quality data display, logging, and analysis from any vehicle made since 1996, and integrates with Innovate air/fuel meters and other modular tuning components. The LogWorks Mobile (Free) software, available from the Apple online app store, is a full-function performance meter, even without the option OT-2 OBD-II interface.

Car computers these days are connected to hundreds of sophisticated sensors. The OT-2 allows you to “open” any car’s computer, and directly see what these sensors are measuring. Users can select multiple channels from hundreds of available parameters, and log the data up to 12 times per second. Users can also record many conditions, states, and codes as “status” channels, and reset check engine lights and other trouble codes.

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GL1 Diagnostic Cable ($99.82 USD)



Turn your iPhone into your new scan tool

With the GL1 cable, goLINK app (Free), and your iPhone you can view live streaming data of OBDII engine parameters.

For safety’s sake and peace of mind, this “code reader / scan tool” will speak with your vehicle to decode & translate the dreaded CHECK ENGINE light. Is your vehicle safe to drive, will it cost a small fortune to repair? Find out quickly and painlessly using your iPhone or iPad or iPod touch.

It’s like having your own personal mechanic riding next to you!

[Igetstabby]

Ouch, that gets expensive on iOS. $20 ebay chinese OBD2 to Bluetooth adapter is all you need on Android, app called Torque costs 4 bucks.

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[X-Treme]

Android stuff is covered in these two posts:

Bluetooth modules and software. http://www.cntc.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3600" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is from Garmin: http://www.cntc.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3598" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That Bluetooth module from Hong Kong sure is inexpensive. I wonder how much it would cost to ship one here. It's too bad the guy in the YouTube video knew absolutely nothing about what he was talking about.

Also, too bad that the Bluetooth modules don't work with iOS devices. I'm guessing Apple hasn't made the required Bluetooth profiles available to developers. Hopefully that changes in a future iOS update.

[Scotto]

You should plug one of these into your new coffee maker, Gino. Might be able to see & correct problems before they occur, and we won't have to deal with the agonizing you went thru picking a new one.

[Morpheus]

There should be a way to build your own cable, like the old conzult ones.

[CharlieXT]

Intresting read, will pass it on to the X-Trail for people with iphones. Thanks. In theroy Morph is quite right see here for Consult cable PLMS Developments, ECUTalk, and ConceptZPerformance come to mind amongst others. I am not sure if the connections would work though, Apple connectivity is not very flexiable as already noted.

I use CarGauge Pro on Android with an ELM327 OBDII BlueTooth connector. Being an open OS, with Android unlike Apple there are now several options. Torque as mentioned is one for OBDII compliant vehicles, there are some issues though as it is not yet fully developed for Consult to my knowledge. This may be of interest regarding Torque http://www.x-trail-uk.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7640 There are some others about for Nissans, but it is dependent on what Consult you have, and what you want. Some Apps will only connect to the engine ECU, others can read items such as the ABS ECU.

Nissan DataScan is looking in the possibilties as NDS and NDSII is only pc/laptop based. I used DNSII with a dumb connector. It works a treat on anything Consult II. See my post on NDS II http://www.cntc.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5064