Hey guys,
I'm looking to buy a code scanner/ clearer for my Disco. I am an iPhone (iOS) user and would love to get a bluetooth one that syncs up well with it to get real time stats while driving but I am also open to non-bluetooth (conventional) suggestions as well. Thanks in advance for any and all recommendations!
-Erik

 

This is a popular choice in the forum:

UltraGauge OBDII Scan tool & Information Center

 

The elm 327 unit displays more info than you could ever ask for and resets codes. Plus it is wireless and cheap, about $10.

The downside is reliability. I have had one for years before it failed, others were not so lucky. I suppose what do you expect for $10?

 

Yeah, that's one I was looking at for sure. What software/app do you use for iOS?

 

Torque

 

I can't seem to get my elm 327 to communicate with the ECU. I got it to connect once or twice, but that was a pain in the *** and it didn't read alot of the guages.

The issue may be that I don't have a blue tooth laptop computer to run the set-up disc.. could that be why?? Is it required that I run the set-up disc on a laptop??

 

It is probably a defective unit. Again,not very high quality but cost effective when they work.

 

I believe Torque with the ELM327 is only designed for Android machines. The OP mentioned he has an iPhone. He is going to need a specific iPhone app such as DashCommand.

 

Autel 619

Most bang for your buck..

 

ELM327 w/ Bluetooth & an Android (or other supported) phone with Torque app. Best $15 purchase I ever made (already had the phone).

Used it on at least a dozen vehicles, has never let me down. I've noticed that the refresh rate on our Rovers is a lot slower than other vehicles I've used it with. I think it's like 3 PID's / sec, so oxygen sensor readings and such that require a lot of sensitivity can be frustrating.