#Torque obd2 reader update#
#Torque obd2 reader android#
#Torque obd2 reader pro#
#Torque obd2 reader Pc#
#Torque obd2 reader Bluetooth#

OBD stands for “onboard diagnostics” and OBD2 is the most advanced version of the “OBD” technology. So let’s dive deeper and discover what exactly is a OBD2 scanner? How does it work? And what can do with it? What is an OBD2 scanner?

#Torque obd2 reader Bluetooth#

Then, after figuring out the bluetooth 'hand shake' between my car and my phone.The best part is that you can save thousands of dollars on maintenance and repair costs! A OBD2 scanner scanner with advanced functionailities can even let you access hidden data that only a professional OBD2 scanner provides.

#Torque obd2 reader pro#

They have the automatic payment option, but I never sign up for those from anyone.I don't like my bank's computer dealing my cards out.ĪNYWAYS.I downloaded the Torque Pro App, bought a ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD II port gizmo off Amazon ($13.00, but has to come from China). I choose to pay my bill online monthly, or you can pay in the store.

#Torque obd2 reader android#

Under this program I purchased a 4G (higher Speed) Android Samsung Smart Phone, which has been working flawlessly, no contract, and my monthly bill is $54.00, after those pesky taxes and fees (which neither Tracfone or Straight Talk stuck on), with unlimited talk, text (which I try to avoid as much as possible), and internet.but after a very short threshold, it switches to 3G speed (but hardly any difference). I don't want two year contracts, either, so after I fulfilled my contracts to Verizon, then to AT&T I tried Straight Talk, then after a bout a year Tracfone.both worked fine, but the phone support was pretty horrible, especially on Straight Talk, and it seemed I had to get involved with them about every month!.but I developed a craving for a Smart Phone, then discovered Wal Marts NO Contract 'Family Mobile'.which is through T-Mobile, but T_Mobile denies any association (but everything you do through the phone is T-Mobile). I understand most tech, just don't use a lot of it. If I'm totally missing the boat here, explain to me in technical terms what I need to do. I'm assuming I can run this device or some other type via Bluetooth to it and use a Wifi connection at home to download the application. Can I just by an Android smart phone, say used and non network functional and use it to USB or Wi-Fi connect to this thing? Any way to get the App without having it subscribed to some service? Any other method for using either this system or others with a WiFi enabled device? My kid has an iPad, it only is usable off my home network, so, it is just WiFi. That being said, this looks cool and I want to set this up for my cars. No, I'm not a luddite, just can find it in me to spend 75~100 a month for a smart phone service. I don't own a 'smart' phone, I only use a Tracfone for emer use and phone calls. I recommend it for anyone with a 1995+ 850. But if I can find the PID data for the other volvo specific trouble codes, they can be added and accessed by torque. One thing it can't do access the ABS, SRS and ECC modules because it only knows the universal OBD2 codes. Newer OBD2 cars have even more outputs that can be accessed.

#Torque obd2 reader Pc#

It can datalog all of these parameters and email them to your PC to turn into pretty graphs, charts etc. In addition it has its own caculated imputs:Īcceleration in 3 separate axis (0-60, 1/4 mile etc)

#Torque obd2 reader update#

Instant MPG (much faster update rate than the Volvo trip computer) Transmission temp (I don't trust this one since its a manual) O2 sensor 1 voltage (needs to be replaced, very lazy switching rate) MAP (my NA has a map sensor which was news to me) On my 96 850 it can display the following signals: The free app is kind of clunky so I bough the $4.95 paid version which is much nicer. Thanks China.Īnyway, the app connected to the ELM327 and I was immediately checking the ECU for stored trouble codes (had none), and getting a bunch of raw signal data off the ECU. You don't need the CD, in fact throw it away immediately because it supposedly contains a trojan. It plugs right into the OBD2 port in front of the shifter and talks to my Optimus V phone through bluetooth. First I installed the free version of the torque app (same as video) and bought an ELM327 from Amazon ($24).