Write-Up: Torque APP OBD2 Reader

WHY ARE YOU YELLING!

Anyways.

MPG just works. Hold down on the screen, select dial, pick one, and go down the list and choose Miles Per Gallon.

As for the profile you enter in the following

Engine: 4.0
Fuel: petrol
Fuel Tank capacity: (mine seemed to figure itself out but 17.17 is what i have)
RPM: 7000
Volumetric Efficiency: 85.0
Fuel Cost: whatever your fuel costs
MGP Trim: 1 or 0.9

That's it. I also have a 2011 DCSB..

One thing is to remember if you use the cheapie adapter that's 20$, there are a lot of bad ones out there. I got lucky and don't have issues with mine, but my buddy got one that just didn't work very well. Swapped it out for a new one, works fine.

 

Can't wait to get in on this.

 

I have one of these. It sucks the batter on your phone. That is my only complaint.

 

So has anyone used this with other Bluetooth items running on your phone? I usually run hands free phone/music via Bluetooth and was wondering if you can run the app at the same time.

 

Yup.. No issues.

My connection is:

Phone is bluetooth to tablet, OBD2,and Pioneer DVD player

 

Nice... Trying to decide between this or the Ultragauge. My friend says I'm crazy and that I'll never use the data. I was like I might need it one day.

 

I don't have time to read through the entire thread right now but I was wondering if this app is also available for the iPhone? I have an upgrade to use and haven't decided which device to go with yet. Love my Droid but just don't want to spend the $5 until I know what I'm gonna get (I know I am a cheap bastard).

 

I love the Torque set up just for the pure straight to smartphone wirelessness of it.

 

You would have to check the Iphone app store. You can look online. Or I'm sure one of the many forum Iphone user could do a quick search for ya.

 

I've seen one iPhone 'app' that had it, but you had to buy an adapter and it ran almost 100$.

Android FTW! (again)

 

I did Google "iPhone torque app" or something like that and I did read somewhere about having to buy an adapter that cost a bunch and the apps aren't the same.

Yeah that's what I read. I just can't decide between the two platforms.

 

Yea I'm pretty sure Torque is Android specific.

 

What about the adapter? Anyone had problems with the "cheap" 20 dollar one? Is the pricier ones any better?

 

Just picked up: Super Mini ELM327 V1.5 Bluetooth for $11.50 + $5.50 app.

I almost dropped $50 for an OBD2 last week to read a code. Can't wait for it to get here!!

+1 rep - Thanks OP

 

20.00 for the ELM & 5.00 for the full app is the shit for droid owners. Love it! Gitchasum

 

Should work no problem. My phone is always connected to my head unit via Bluetooth and I can use Torque whenever I want while also making/receiving phone calls. To be honest, that was a bonus for me. I thought it was gonna be an either/or with the phone or Torque but they work at the same time.

 

Thinking about the BAFX version of this from Amazon - seem to have better reviews/more relaiable (albiet $10 more) - just need to find something for $1.01 to get free shipping-

 

well i just got the ultra gauge from the group buy last month, so i might be selling mine. I'll post here when i do

 

Anyone figure out 1) if the software code from the above link works with these readers, 2) if it matters for draining the battery or 3) wire this to something to accomplish turning off with the key?

THhanks

 

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