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02-09-2017, 03:40 PM
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#2 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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For what car? I just picked this up (specifically for BMW) iCarsoft Multi-system Scanner i910 for BMW/Mini_BMW/Mini Scan Tools
Reads things more than just CEL (including ABS, DSC, etc.) and also provides datastream showing live data as it happens. So for example I was able to check wheel speed in all 4 wheels and left/right steering angle.
IMO a completely wired solution would be your best bet since with bluetooth you're open to connectivity issues.
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02-09-2017, 03:56 PM
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#4 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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id like something that can do basic stuff for all makes, i buy new (used) vehicles fairly often. i am partial to bmws though so that might be a priority
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02-09-2017, 04:00 PM
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#5 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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Originally Posted by H.Specter | 90 USD, I'm anticipating my next cars will be BMWs too so figured I may as well  already cheaper than going to bmw dealership for "diagnosis"
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02-09-2017, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by H.Specter | Just got this one a couple weeks ago actually:
Veepeak $20.99 (bluetooth for android, wifi for apple)
Used it to look into a CEL.
I've used(connected) to it maybe 5 times just to try out different android apps I've downloaded (Torque Lite, Dash, etc.) and it's connected no problem.
So far I've only used the free apps and most of them limit the amount of data they provide. The data provided differs per vehicle as well depending on sensors present.
Important note, many of these plug in bluetooth/wifi dongle connectors do not turn off when the vehicle is off. Therefore, they may possibly drain your battery. Those that have physical switches on them, or do turn off automatically are usually more expensive.
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02-10-2017, 03:11 PM
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#7 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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I have the Veepeak and connected to a couple free apps without issue. I haven't yet found an app I like and don't mind spending a couple bucks. OBDfusion looks pretty solid, I'll be giving that a shot next.
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02-10-2017, 04:41 PM
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Got a $12 no-name Bluetooth adapter from dx.com, paid for the full version of Torque Pro... works great.
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02-10-2017, 04:45 PM
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I use the scantool one, but wifi version. It seems to work well, i got it during their kickstarter campaign.
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02-11-2017, 12:20 PM
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I bought this on Amazon because I could change some personalized settings with it. Also the owner of the company is on the car forum I visited and everyone there is happy with their purchase. Support and update seems to be great so I decide to spend the extra for it. The crappy thing is there is a weekly or yearly subscription for it to unlock all the features in their own app but if you can find an old version of the app, you can still buy the lifetime subscription for about $34CAD tax in. I think you can use it with other apps too but I never tried it. https://www.amazon.ca/Carista-Blueto.../dp/B00YVHGTBM Carista ? OBD2 vehicle diagnostics, customizations, coding & tools
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02-11-2017, 10:34 PM
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#11 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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wait a minute,this works just as fine as those god damn 300 dollar handheld scanners at canadian tire?
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02-16-2017, 05:40 PM
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#12 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by Mr.Money wait a minute,this works just as fine as those god damn 300 dollar handheld scanners at canadian tire? | Gimme a $300 scanner to compare with and I'll let ya know.
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