Thanks Peter, I’ll get one of those ELM327 from the AUS supplier and give it a try. I’ll let you know if there are any problems.
Cheers Walter *** > On 29 Sep 2020, at 18:49 , Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > > HI Walter, apologies to others this is a bit off course of a mac topic but > for Walter’s request please see below. > > I have successfully set up the ELM327 and using the iPhone 8 took these > images (at the Google Drive link here). So this one works fine with a Wifi > connection. Note the app I used “car scanner” is one of a number that works > for ELM327 units. Establish a Wifi connection to the unit and then follow > your nose. Note the free instance I have I can only select 2 engine > parameters to log. Probably enough given your earlier emails. > > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uXsMo_20AXZKs0UAD0T18Ih3qblssLM9 > > Let me know if any issues with accessing this. I am happy to go off-line and > help you with this Walter. It is my hobby so if you want help just ask. > > Regards > > > Pete > > On 29 Sep 2020, at 2:13 pm, FW <whae...@iinet.net.au> wrote: > >> Thank you Peter, >> >> Super info, have looked at the unit on Ebay [AUS supplier]. >> >> Would be happy to get your road test info. >> >> Cheers >> Walter >> >> *** >> >>> On 29 Sep 2020, at 12:18 , Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Walter, see the phrase in bold below for an ELM327 suitable for iPhone - >>> there are many but note one of them uses WiFI for connectivity, the other >>> (little blue one) uses Bluetooth for connectivity. Do a search on eBay >>> using that phrase making sure you include iPhone in the search. >>> >>> My son has a Hyundai and I will give it a shot this afternoon to see how it >>> goes with my iPhone and let you know. >>> >>> Ebay search with this phrase: ELM327 OBDII OBD2 WiFi Car Engine Diagnostic >>> Code Reader Scan iPhone Android IOS >>> >>> <IMG_3581.jpeg> >>> >>>> On 29 Sep 2020, at 11:10 am, FW <whae...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks Peter, >>>> >>>> We have 2 late models Hyundai cars. >>>> Someone recommended ELM 327, but it’s only for Android devices. >>>> >>>> I’ll keep looking , >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Walter >>>> >>>> *** >>>>> On 29 Sep 2020, at 09:02 , Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Walter, yes I have used many of them previously. I currently have 3 >>>>> Volkswagens and they work well, but you must choose carefully for your >>>>> car. For VW’s, I use the “OBDeleven” (Google it) device paired with >>>>> iPhone or iPad. The OBDeleven OBD2 scanner is designed specifically for >>>>> all VAG cars (Volkswagen Automotive Group - VW, Audi, Skoda, Bentley, >>>>> Lamborghini, Seat branded cars all work with this one). I also have some >>>>> cheap eBay generic (<$20) which will work on just about anything with an >>>>> OBD port I believe. >>>>> >>>>> What car do you have? >>>>> >>>>> They are useful to track live data - I watch exhaust gas temperatures >>>>> while towing my caravan but ALL engine parameters can be tracked live. >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> >>>>> Pete. >>>>> >>>>>> On 29 Sep 2020, at 7:04 am, FW <whae...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Good morning, >>>>>> >>>>>> Has anyone tried/used an OBD2 car scanner with the iPhone/iPad ? >>>>>> One that displays fault codes and engine live data. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> Walter >>>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>>> >>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>