Code Scanner Recommendations
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Drifting
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From: Denver, CO
Code Scanner Recommendations
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
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
Pro Wrench
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Recovery Vehicle
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Elm 327
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?
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?
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Drifting
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From: Denver, CO
Yeah, that's one I was looking at for sure. What software/app do you use for iOS?
Rock Crawling
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From: Charlotte NC
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??
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??
Mudding
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
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.
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.
