OBD2 dongle.

bongodave · Dec 31st, 2013, 13:02

Just had a bluetooth code reader arrive (only 7 quid!) from Hong Kong. Been told there's an app for smart phone (android) which can be downloaded to read codes. Had a search and there's loads!

Anyone know the best one to go for please?

Thanatos · Dec 31st, 2013, 13:28

Torque pro is the one I use

Greg 850 · Dec 31st, 2013, 14:24

This sounds like a handy gadget.....the ones I've seen all seem to be for cars built after 2001, would anyone know if there is one available compatible with a 97 V70r please?
Maybe the car is just too old?
Thank you

bongodave · Dec 31st, 2013, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg 850

This sounds like a handy gadget.....the ones I've seen all seem to be for cars built after 2001, would anyone know if there is one available compatible with a 97 V70r please?
Maybe the car is just too old?
Thank you

I was lead to believe the same thing. OBD2 was post 2001. My car is a 98 however, and is definitely obd2. Worth a check under your arm rest as it is written next to the port.

Your V70r may be the same as mine.

Greg 850 · Dec 31st, 2013, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bongodave

I was lead to believe the same thing. OBD2 was post 2001. My car is a 98 however, and is definitely obd2. Worth a check under your arm rest as it is written next to the port.

Your V70r may be the same as mine.

Ok thank you bongodave, I will have a look a bit later to see, all the best,
Greg

moleadrian · Dec 31st, 2013, 15:24

I have torque pro app for use with the obd2 bluetooth dongle, it works on our 1999 V70R awd phase 3, but that said it is limited in what functions you can use and off the top of my head I can't remember what they were, ask the car has been mothballed for at least 12 months. The app is good and is only a few quid to download, a lot of people I know use it and on P1 v70r's

mikealder · Dec 31st, 2013, 15:39

Torque app combined with a cheap OBD-II reader is fine for the ME7 (Turbo) or Denso (N/A) engine management systems but it will be hit and miss on anything prior to 99 on a V70 - Mike

Greg 850 · Dec 31st, 2013, 15:40

Yes, I've just looked in mine and it says 'OBD2
Thank you

bongodave · Dec 31st, 2013, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg 850

Yes, I've just looked in mine and it says 'OBD2
Thank you

I really surprised me seeing it on a 98. Volvo must've been pioneering it in Beta! lol

Luxobarge · Dec 31st, 2013, 15:52

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Originally Posted by bongodave

I really surprised me seeing it on a 98. Volvo must've been pioneering it in Beta! lol

Mine's a '97 T5 and is OBDII compliant - I use my generic Autel scanner on it, no problems.

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Greg 850 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2015 01:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: kent	This sounds like a handy gadget.....the ones I've seen all seem to be for cars built after 2001, would anyone know if there is one available compatible with a 97 V70r please? Maybe the car is just too old? Thank you

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moleadrian Junior Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2018 20:42 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Welshpool	I have torque pro app for use with the obd2 bluetooth dongle, it works on our 1999 V70R awd phase 3, but that said it is limited in what functions you can use and off the top of my head I can't remember what they were, ask the car has been mothballed for at least 12 months. The app is good and is only a few quid to download, a lot of people I know use it and on P1 v70r's

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mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Torque app combined with a cheap OBD-II reader is fine for the ME7 (Turbo) or Denso (N/A) engine management systems but it will be hit and miss on anything prior to 99 on a V70 - Mike

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Greg 850 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2015 01:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: kent	Yes, I've just looked in mine and it says 'OBD2 Thank you

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