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jccatt
06-16-2011, 04:37 PM
I have just connected my android phone to odb via a bluetooth dongle. I'm evaluating some software. One good thing is I can have odb speed next to gps speed. It is also portble if you have an issue on a trail.
4.3LXJ
06-16-2011, 05:46 PM
That is interesting. How does all that work? Cost?
jccatt
06-16-2011, 10:07 PM
I bought a $25 odb2 bluetooth elm327 (think thats right) plug off ebay. Downloaded software from android market. Pluged the device into the car odb socket. Paired the software to the plug and away it go's.
4.3LXJ
06-16-2011, 10:59 PM
Interesting, I will have to see if they have them for OBDI. I currently have a code reader for both I take with me wheeling. The phone would be more compact.
saar
06-16-2011, 11:10 PM
hi
that is pretty cool.
Can it show live data of the engine?
I mean, the information from the sensors themselves?
Currently, I'm using an old scanner that show only codes, no live data....
Saar.
jccatt
06-17-2011, 01:11 AM
Yip it shows live data. Not that there is much for the xj. The softwre is called Torque
Marsbar
06-17-2011, 07:29 AM
JC, I'm pleased to hear it's all active:D Do you think when your over next, you could give me a demo & scan my truck (would be helpful;))

I've picked up the steel for replacement Rock Sliders incorporating Bash Plate mounts & new cross member etc
jccatt
06-17-2011, 07:55 AM
JC, I'm pleased to hear it's all active:D Do you think when your over next, you could give me a demo & scan my truck (would be helpful;))

I've picked up the steel for replacement Rock Sliders incorporating Bash Plate mounts & new cross member etc

Yip. The dongle lives in the Jeep and my phone is always with me. Good to see you have the sliders on the way.
steph74
06-17-2011, 11:20 AM
that is really cool.... oh wait I don;t have OBDII.... nor OBDI....
Don;t get yourself distracted by your cell phone while off roading ;) lol
Mudderoy
06-17-2011, 03:41 PM
http://muckleroy.com/images/speed.jpg

:link: (http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f23/just-ordered-obd-ii-scanner-1599/)
LizardRunner
06-17-2011, 03:50 PM
wow, what a turtle.:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: good thing we don't buy them for the drag strip performance.
Mudderoy
06-17-2011, 04:23 PM
wow, what a turtle.:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: good thing we don't buy them for the drag strip performance.

Would you expect more with 4.0L, 32" tires, and 4.5" lift, oh and 4.56 gears?
jccatt
06-17-2011, 04:43 PM
I can't get the blue tooth sorted on the laptop. The com port is all wrong, so I ordered the usb one. Bluetooth for the phone.
Marsbar
06-18-2011, 12:36 AM
I can't get the blue tooth sorted on the laptop. The com port is all wrong, so I ordered the usb one. Bluetooth for the phone.

Yeah welcome to use my USB/Bluetooth donga HaHa (I carry it in the Jeep for 1 of the BT-GPS Receivers).....Yeah I'll start the replacement sliders next few days & should have ready for the weekend.. Hope to have the drop boxes & arms for july trip.