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Which Bluetooth OBD 2 device

Started by donky4444, April 17, 2016, 07:06:11 PM

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donky4444

April 17, 2016, 07:06:11 PM
I was looking into using a Bluetooth OBD 2 reader with my iPad to get into forscan. I've read a lot about which cheap China junk to avoid but nothing on which is the best bet. Any help o which one to buy would be great. My X Sport came from Canada and I'm looking to try to turn off the DRL's with forscan so that I can install HID's.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

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April 17, 2016, 07:14:36 PM
Bluetooth obd and ios = no love afaik ...  wifi obd should work fine tho.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

donky4444

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April 17, 2016, 07:35:15 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on April 17, 2016, 07:14:36 PM
Bluetooth obd and ios = no love afaik ...  wifi obd should work fine tho.

Good to know. Do you have one you recommend?
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

#3
April 17, 2016, 07:40:28 PM
I use the vgate/icar wifi adapters, but am sure there are better (and more expensive) units out there.  Probably be fine for your purposes though, datalogging is decent but not very speedy.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

#4
April 17, 2016, 11:01:18 PM
I think I'm gonna pick up a Kiwi3  from PLX Devices. Completely cross-platform. Reviews seem good. Compatible with Torque and 4 or five other apps for iOS or Android.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

donky4444

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April 19, 2016, 09:53:46 AM
I did it the easy way and just called my service adviser.  We have a good relationship and I asked him to turn them off with IDS and he said he could do it, didn't even charge me for the tiny bit of time it took.  Now I can continue with my task.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

#6
April 19, 2016, 11:59:11 AM
Sweet :thumb:
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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