OBD Compatible apps

That's the one that I have. It works well! Sometimes its better to pay a little more for ease of ordering and fast shipping!

 

I just ordered this one that looks to be the same for $$30 at Amazon
Amazon.com: Wifi Obd2 Elm327 Car Code Reader for Iphone Ipod Touch Ipad: Automotive

 

Looks like the one! Let me know how it works for you. Mine works great.

 

Are you using EngineLink?

If so, which PID file are you using?

I can get mph to work, and get fuel mileage but cannot get a Fuel Level reading at all.

Thanks!

 

I have a full write up of my experiences and my custom pid file here.

iPhone and iPad OBD-II Apps | Maintain-Your-Car


I don't think the Prius' support the fuel level PID. The only app I have found that works with the fuel level requires you to enter the values (gallons filled, etc.).

 

Well, considering the ScanGauge II can read the fuel levels, I'm sure there is a way to read it on EngineLink as well. I'd use your Pid file but have a 2013, so I don't think it would work.

 

Ya that pid file won't work for a gen3.

I usually use battery current (in/out), avg and instantaneous fuel economy, I set engine rpm to on/off for an "engine on/off" light, and occasionally I throw in a engine coolant temp, and/or brake pad ft/lbs.

I will look into the fuel level. The only vehicle I have been able to get it to work on is a 2005 Corvette. I've tried on Ford's, Chevy's, Totota's, Audi's, and Pontiac's.

 

Price aside, which is a better app? Engline Link or Dash Command? I'm planning to use this adapter unless of course it won't work in which case I'll have a $10 paperweight.

 

That is a Bluetooth adapter and the only way you will get it to work with an iPhone would be to jailbreak and use the roqybt obd extensions in Cydia.

I think that EngineLink and DashCommand are both great apps. $50 for DashCommand is pretty steep but it is a lot more robust and includes a few extra features that make it nice. If you have the money it's worth it but doesn't work very well (at all really) with the custom Prius PID's.

$6 for EngineLink is a much easier price to swallow. I have both and I've noticed I tend to use EngineLink for my Prius, and DashCommand for my Explorer. That may have something to do with DashCommand's compatibility with my Pioneer AppRadio. It displays perfectly on my 7" in dash touchscreen. I don't really like using EngineLink when connected to the Explorer and don't like DashCommand when hooked up to the Prius. I made my own DashCommand dashboard that looks and works great in my truck.

Sorry to not have a clear answer. I love them both. I'd start with EngineLink and if you don't like it give DashCommand a try. It could save you a little money to do things that way.

Check out my website for a full write up of EngineLink if you haven't already. I plan on doing one on DashCommand soon as well.

 

I used the U-Scan Bluetooth adapter with my iPad. It worked fine. The app was far more limited than I wanted. My iPad is Jailbroken so that isn't a problem.

 

I found the wifi ones are a lot less headache but once I got the Bluetooth one set up it wasn't that bad.

If you aren't concerned about the Prius PID's or price go DashCommand. If you want to use it with a Prius, go EngineLink.

 

Here's the bad thing, I don't know what the PID is, I can assume I won't be using those right now. I used to have a Scan Gauge connected to my 2000 Honda Insight. Watching it, I was able to increase my mpg to close to 60.

 

Hey there!

I recently purchased an ELM 327 OBDII WIFI device and the EngineLink app via iTunes Store. Just to clarify what tech I am using, I have an iPhone 4s and 2012 Toyota Prius. I turn my car to the "on" position, just before the engine starts and I plugged in the device and configured the IP address and subnet mask on my iPhone with the IP address and port number within the EngineLink app. However, once I push "connect" this error message pops up and I am not able to do what I wanted to do... "Failed to connect to OBD II adapter (Error code: cannot connect to host)"----see image
Just to give you an idea of what I am trying to accomplish: Disabling the ever-annoying reverse beep, and replacing it with one beep.

I would really appreciate some feedback or advice!

Thank you,

Christian A.

 

Okay, how about this adapter?

 

That should work fine. Also if you look on my website I have a few you can buy through amazon for fairly cheap.

Take a look at my website. There are directions start to finish on how to set it up.

 

I'm on your website but I don't see any instructions. Would you mind pointing me in the right direction?

 

iPhone and iPad OBD-II Apps | Maintain-Your-Car

The first part of that has a guide on how to get it set up!

 

Engine link works nicely, but the fuel gauge won't work. I've yet to get valid readings from the fuel gauge. Dash Command I have not used simply because of the price.

Overall my ScanGauge 2 has been more useful, because the Fuel gauge works, and the PID's work very well,

 

Hey Guys!!!! DashCommand is on sale for $10! It hasn't been on sale in over a year and last time it was only on sale for 24 hours so jump on it now!

It is TOTALLY worth the $10. I have been planning on writing a review on it for some time now. This is probably the catalyst for me to get it done.

Also I completely forgot that I ordered this but it showed up. I will be writing a review on it shortly as well.