A USB would be ok too, if I could get software easy enough.Ī:For 2003 and newer cars you can use the scan tool you found (elm 327 based i guess). I did read that OBD2 was a standard all cars had after a certain year, but I stand to be corrected.I say all cars, at the moment I have a Laguna, and my Bro a Rover 45, but I will be changing mine soon so was after something saw that item with Bluetooth, because I have an android phone and there are apps to use this with. Q: thanks for the replies.Basically, we would like one to read the fault codes, and re-set them if possible.We would like one that reads all cars 2003 and younger. Tool seems good, but I would prefer one with USB lead.For which car You suppose to use it? If You want to read something from other systems - like ABS, Airbag etc. If only something (fault codes only)from engine management system - You can do that with this tool. I came across this what do you think? Or would any of you lot have an idea what to buy for not much money?Ī:Question is - what You want to read. Q:I know nothing about OBD, but am interested in getting a device to read codes, between me and my brother. Go to EXIT from elm327 test screen before change the COM Port number, then how to set the COM port, under the elm327 software, there is a file folder named “USB Driver”, open it you will find a PDF file named 'ComPort.PDF”, it tells you how to Changing the COM Port Number, the following parts is a short instruction :

Please send to me a demo for the TEST soft wear to revise.Īlso there is icon named Freeze frame, what does it mean?Ī2:yeah, elm327 “TEST” icon is car test function, but why it says “Display mode 5,6,&7 test results(not implemented in this version”, because you did not set elm 327 COM Port. If it gives report I believe that this will be easily for ordinary person. I want to know is the TEST icon means that it will give me reports about the defects of the car or not. Q2: I found an icon written on elm327 TEST, when I press this button, it says (This soft wear not installed on this version). Q1: what is the difference for the v1.5 elm327, the plastic elm327 and the bluetooth elm327?Ī1:There are the same functions for them,the only different is the interface:the v1.5elm327 has both usb com interface,the plastic elm327 just has usb interface, and the bluetooth elm327 just has no cable ,it works by the bluetooth. Newly Developed Bluetooth ELM327,Supports All OBD-II Protocols As Follows: More details uobd2 customer service will offer you elm327 video teaching you how to use elm327.

Select the USB serial port and click Properties. With the release of V1.02.07, FTDI has introduced a properties sheet which allows the user to change theįrom DeviceManager, select ' View devices by type', then ' Ports (COM & LPT)'. How-to-use-bluetooth-elm327-in-pictures.pdf (1K)

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