D5 (2005 on) - Working OBD2 interface/ torque/other app

5cilinder · Mar 21st, 2013, 21:15

Working OBD2 interface/ torque/other app

Anybody with a euro4 diesel had a working setup?
If yes: With what hard/software?

dr90 · Mar 22nd, 2013, 11:48

I have the same question.

Thought that as their just a tenner adn softwares often free I might give it a try.

RobbieH · Mar 22nd, 2013, 14:51

For the EUIII D5 rather than EUIV but I've had a selection running:

Cheapo fleabay USB ELM327 OBD connector running with PCMScan and few other bits of similar software from , ahem, "various web sources". PMCScan looged D5 boost via MAP sensor OK. Didn't really spend much time with it though.

Currently have a cheapo ELM327 bluetooth dongle doodad that talks to Torque Pro on my HTC Desire. More for messing about than anything serious. Not tempted yet to try to clear any codes as there have been a few threads where this has gone wrong and at any rate I have the VCT/Vida combo for "proper" diagnostics/logging when required. Still, Torque is useful for showing a few live bits of data.

Thing is, what do want it for? If it's for cheapo (visible) logging (for example boost without having to install a boost physical gauge) then a cheap bluetooth adapter plus Torque is acceptable.

Anything more serious (code clearing, etc) I'd save your pennies and get a DiCE and Vida. They are cheap enough and convenient even with a laptop (more so than the bulky VCT, to the extent I might get a DiCE myself and trade in the VCT).

v50inred · Mar 22nd, 2013, 15:38

I have a Euro 4 2.0d and found Engine Link on the iPhone to be rubbish. That was with the ELM 327 obd from eBay, the same obd worked fine with Torque on a tablet and on a Galaxy Note 2.

I then bought a wifi obd by V-Gate, around £35, which has Bluetooth and Wifi, this has been faultless with DashCommand from Palmer Performance. You can spot it easily on eBay as it is white.

I had to buy two ELM 327's to get a working one!

You get what you pay.

The V Gate one feels more robust and came with a disc for use on a laptop.

And some instructions.

Dash Command is also available on Android. Not sure of the cost but it was around £30 on the iPhone.

v2brett · Mar 22nd, 2013, 22:34

i have a ELM 327 and iphone with dash command and it works great on our euro iv and has on other cars too.
the only probs i had was connecting the elm to my iphone for the 1st time, something to do with a static ip or something? but im not technically minded and followed instructions off the net and managed it.

mattloft · May 4th, 2013, 22:59

I'm using a elm Bluetooth dongle and torque. The free version of torque is rubbish. It doesn't show any codes. Worth buying the full version for 3 quid. For a total of a tender you can't go wrong. Gives you peace of mind

mattloft · May 4th, 2013, 23:12

Oh and works with htc and Samsung

5cilinder · May 5th, 2013, 09:38

Its working ,there is a bug in android with bluetooth connections ,mostly solvable with a long restart

RobbieH · May 5th, 2013, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5cilinder

Its working ,there is a bug in android with bluetooth connections ,mostly solvable with a long restart

Known bug with HTC stuff.

Open Torque

Menu button > Torque settings > General preferences > Hang Fix for HTC/Samsung - check enabled button.

kadeparker · Oct 26th, 2019, 09:58

What a belated comment, anyway, just FYI, I've got a launch creader vii plus (https://www.obdadvisor.com/launch-cr...i-plus-review/), and it works like it was created for Volvo, the only cons is it doesn't support ios. Besides, not really cheap, but it worth the price

Mar 21st, 2013, 21:15	#1
5cilinder Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 21:09 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Groningen	Working OBD2 interface/ torque/other app Working OBD2 interface/ torque/other app Anybody with a euro4 diesel had a working setup? If yes: With what hard/software?

Mar 22nd, 2013, 14:51	#3
RobbieH Two wheeled lycra lout Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salford View Photos By: RobbieH	For the EUIII D5 rather than EUIV but I've had a selection running: Cheapo fleabay USB ELM327 OBD connector running with PCMScan and few other bits of similar software from , ahem, "various web sources". PMCScan looged D5 boost via MAP sensor OK. Didn't really spend much time with it though. Currently have a cheapo ELM327 bluetooth dongle doodad that talks to Torque Pro on my HTC Desire. More for messing about than anything serious. Not tempted yet to try to clear any codes as there have been a few threads where this has gone wrong and at any rate I have the VCT/Vida combo for "proper" diagnostics/logging when required. Still, Torque is useful for showing a few live bits of data. Thing is, what do want it for? If it's for cheapo (visible) logging (for example boost without having to install a boost physical gauge) then a cheap bluetooth adapter plus Torque is acceptable. Anything more serious (code clearing, etc) I'd save your pennies and get a DiCE and Vida. They are cheap enough and convenient even with a laptop (more so than the bulky VCT, to the extent I might get a DiCE myself and trade in the VCT). __________________ Can we share the road please. Yes, I am insured on both 2 and 4 wheels. Not a motorist, not a cyclist, but a road user. 54 V70 D5 SE (163, EUIII) MTE, Eibach, Powerflex, IPD arb's, TWR FMIC, Ferrita cat-back.

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Mar 22nd, 2013, 11:48	#2
dr90 Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2020 15:41 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: mk	I have the same question. Thought that as their just a tenner adn softwares often free I might give it a try.

Mar 22nd, 2013, 15:38	#4
v50inred Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2016 15:42 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: london	I have a Euro 4 2.0d and found Engine Link on the iPhone to be rubbish. That was with the ELM 327 obd from eBay, the same obd worked fine with Torque on a tablet and on a Galaxy Note 2. I then bought a wifi obd by V-Gate, around £35, which has Bluetooth and Wifi, this has been faultless with DashCommand from Palmer Performance. You can spot it easily on eBay as it is white. I had to buy two ELM 327's to get a working one! You get what you pay. The V Gate one feels more robust and came with a disc for use on a laptop. And some instructions. Dash Command is also available on Android. Not sure of the cost but it was around £30 on the iPhone.

Mar 22nd, 2013, 22:34	#5
v2brett Junior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2023 16:16 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: wakefield	i have a ELM 327 and iphone with dash command and it works great on our euro iv and has on other cars too. the only probs i had was connecting the elm to my iphone for the 1st time, something to do with a static ip or something? but im not technically minded and followed instructions off the net and managed it.

May 4th, 2013, 22:59	#6
mattloft Junior Member Last Online: Sep 15th, 2014 20:23 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: kent	I'm using a elm Bluetooth dongle and torque. The free version of torque is rubbish. It doesn't show any codes. Worth buying the full version for 3 quid. For a total of a tender you can't go wrong. Gives you peace of mind

May 4th, 2013, 23:12	#7
mattloft Junior Member Last Online: Sep 15th, 2014 20:23 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: kent	Oh and works with htc and Samsung

May 5th, 2013, 09:38	#8
5cilinder Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 21:09 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Groningen	Its working ,there is a bug in android with bluetooth connections ,mostly solvable with a long restart

Oct 26th, 2019, 09:58	#10
kadeparker New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2019 09:58 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Toronto	What a belated comment, anyway, just FYI, I've got a launch creader vii plus (https://www.obdadvisor.com/launch-cr...i-plus-review/), and it works like it was created for Volvo, the only cons is it doesn't support ios. Besides, not really cheap, but it worth the price

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