OBD II reader. Best bang for the buck?
- Thread starter BIGdaddy
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2005 Ford Excursion (Check engine light is on and I hate relying on the Parts store guy to read and clear codes)
2006 Ford Freestar (currently having issues with the transmission, I think? ...no service lights on the dash however...)
2002 Ford Focus
oldestof11
Observer
Dash Command has a PC version.
http://www.palmerperformance.com/pr...il&utm_term=National&utm_campaign=Daily Email
And the problem with laptop tuners is lack of open source software. You either buy expensive tuning software for each make of vehicle or you rely on code readers.
http://www.palmerperformance.com/pr...il&utm_term=National&utm_campaign=Daily Email
And the problem with laptop tuners is lack of open source software. You either buy expensive tuning software for each make of vehicle or you rely on code readers.
Kevin Braun
Mountain Biker
Agree with Torque for sure.
Dash Command is iOS but works well. Just note if its jailbroken and iOS7, that the current bluetooth stack for gps doesnt work yet.
Here is the better adapter for Torque and Android:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NLQAHS...UTF8&colid=3DRJMMNLFUBMU&coliid=ILU3YDJ6ZH4KE
Dash Command is iOS but works well. Just note if its jailbroken and iOS7, that the current bluetooth stack for gps doesnt work yet.
Here is the better adapter for Torque and Android:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NLQAHS...UTF8&colid=3DRJMMNLFUBMU&coliid=ILU3YDJ6ZH4KE
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Deleted member 9101
Guest
I use it.. works great!!! And it works while the vehicle is moving.
Clutch
<---Pass
I was wondering how well that app worked, ordering one right now!
'cause I have been borrowing my buddy's scan tool.
oldestof11
Observer
What do you mean iOS? I have it on my RAZR. More features and way more PIDs available than the Torque app. I've bought both, and love the DC.
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Deleted member 9101
Guest
You can also set up profiles for your different vehicles. Its a neat little tool to use while you are going down the road, you can see each sensor and what it is reading.
east_tn_81
Adventurer
I think I have decided on a hyper tech it will allow to read and clear codes and adjust the speedometer for tires up to 54".
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
That's the one I have, works great. Note that it is not for iOS but if you have a droid it is the one to buy.
aardvarcus
Adventurer
I have an ultragauge in my car, it is great for real time monitoring of engine temps, MPG, speed (you can adjust for oversized tires), etcetera. And of course you can read codes, even pending ones before they throw a check engine light. Even better, you can drive around and know exactly what is happening when the codes set, and you can have an alarm for pending codes. Plugs right into OBD-2.
Clutch
<---Pass
For the Torque Pro, how do you figure what percentage of volume efficiency to input? It says 85% is what most are, but my mpg readings seem to be way off [too high].
Did a bit of reading up on it, it says to adjust the volume efficiency before you alter the MPG trim adjustment.
There is a volume efficiency gauge, do I set it at max what my truck can produce or the average what I drive? Max seems about 60% shifting at 5000 rpm....while I normally shift at 2500 which pulls in the mid twenties percentile.
Did a bit of reading up on it, it says to adjust the volume efficiency before you alter the MPG trim adjustment.
There is a volume efficiency gauge, do I set it at max what my truck can produce or the average what I drive? Max seems about 60% shifting at 5000 rpm....while I normally shift at 2500 which pulls in the mid twenties percentile.
oldestof11
Observer
This is one reason I like Dash command. It uses fuel lbs/hr vs odometer reading to get a damn accurate MPG reading.
Grim Reaper
Expedition Leader
Another vote for Scan Gage 2
Leave it in the vehicle all the time. Love the trip features. Do have to look up what the codes mean but reads them just fine. You can program it to monitor just about any feature on the engine.