Does anybody have either one of these two eBay obd2 readers?
Both of them work in our other car, but not the MR2.
Stewart@Boro has used his on my mr2 and it does work. So... It's not the port, it's not the readers it seems because they work in the Audi... What gives!?!
I've spent a whopping 8 quid in total for these two
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maybe app settings not scanning for the protocol? or the 8 quid in total? s;) ;) s;)
I have one that looks identical to the right hand one. Except for the writing. Was an Amazon purchase. £6.
Works fine.
I assume your using the fully paid up version of Torque?
If not give it a try.
Using paid version of Dashcommand, as I have for years.
As I said, it works on the audi... Very odd
get torque lite (it's free) and see if that can connect.
Quote from: "Mr X"get torque lite (it's free) and see if that can connect.
Good thinking batman.
Quote from: "Mr X"get torque lite (it's free) and see if that can connect.
I shall try
Quote from: "shnazzle"Quote from: "Mr X"get torque lite (it's free) and see if that can connect.
I shall try
Do or do not. There is no try.
I have done. No dice. Plugged it into the audi, instant connection. Literally the second I plugged it in.
Right hand one looks very similar to mine. Works fine on the Mr2 but doesn't work on the Land Rover! s:scared: :scared: s:scared:
What reader has stew got?
He's got a fancy pants 100 quid BlueDriver or something like that
I've got the right hand one and works in mine with torque
100 dollars please s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
It does do a lot more than read the codes and it's the only one I have tried which works with an iPhone and an iPad.
Quote from: "shnazzle"He's got a fancy pants 100 quid BlueDriver or something like that
Flash Wan*er!
Mine works fine in my mr2, fine in the Nissan, but tried it in a friends focus and didn't work; and my old vectra wouldn't work with it either.
So I feel your pain, I know obd2 is supposed to be a single standard but it doesn't seem that straightforward
Does it have any leds? If so do they light up ? Once mine was pushing the connector back and not quite connecting, but another connector which was slightly thinner plastic was ok.
It does indeed have Leds. Can just make out the power one. The other two are dead. Funny thing is that it did work once with the old one (right one). Just once and never again
Got the one on the right and it didn't work, I paired it and got it to connect but it set my ABS flashing and lit up the airbag warning light (see vid) I contacted the seller and he sent me another one foc and it does the same.......... [youtube:2izxvka2]H4krMOXU948[/youtube:2izxvka2] if you plug it in after starting the engine the ABS doesnt flash but the airbag light is showing dim all the time.
You pays your money, you takes your chance.......... it cost less than a fiver
are the pins ok on the obd2 socket? first thing it should do is start flashing the bluetooth one. If the light is dim maybe it's not got the correct voltage/earth?
you get the abs thing because these are generic (mine cheap one did this that i've now replaced) and it trys to talk down the lines toyota use to communicate with the abs ecu. I made a post about pulling the abs pins to fix that.
If I leave mine in and switch on the ignition, the abs flashes.mi think Scott's does the same, he pointed it out to me s:) :) s:)
Airbag flashing thing is a well known prob. Something to do with the pins and how it scans for an obd2 connection.
But NO connection is crap.
What still puzzles me is why it works perfectly in the Audi
The cheap one I bought first from eBay set off the abs just the same s:( :( s:(
Quote from: "1979scotte"Quote from: "shnazzle"He's got a fancy pants 100 quid BlueDriver or something like that
Flash Public sector pensioner with a nice redundancy payment s8) 8) s8)
Fixed that for you s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "shnazzle"Airbag flashing thing is a well known probably. Something to do with the pins and how it scans for an obd2 connection.
But NO connection is crap.
What still puzzles me is why it works perfectly in the Audi
I don't get that either, I've had the same problem though! Ironically the mr2 has always worked though
I regret selling my cheap eBay WiFi one now. I had to use my old iPhone to use it, but at least I could read/clear codes
I have an older obd2 reader that did the same and removed the two pins necessary to make it work and it was fine, I just wanted one of the stubby ones to replace it, I tried the pin removal and it stopped the abs flashing but still lit up the airbag light.
I use OBD diagnostic Toyota Pro with mine on my phone good thing is it will do imports as well if you upgrade to the pro version
Are you starting the car with the reader in place?
If i do that with mine it sets off the abs so i always start the car beforehand.
Quote from: "Les"Got the one on the right and it didn't work, I paired it and got it to connect but it set my ABS flashing and lit up the airbag warning light (see vid) I contacted the seller and he sent me another one foc and it does the same.......... [youtube:1ak9q1qi]H4krMOXU948[/youtube:1ak9q1qi] if you plug it in after starting the engine the ABS doesnt flash but the airbag light is showing dim all the time.
You pays your money, you takes your chance.......... it cost less than a fiver
I have this cheap ebay reader. All you have to do is snap off one of the pins. I can't remember which one but it's on this forum somewhere...
l viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36484 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36484) l
Found it.
I'll try this pin snap. For the few quid it cost.. Whatever s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Les"I have an older obd2 reader that did the same and removed the two pins necessary to make it work and it was fine, I just wanted one of the stubby ones to replace it, I tried the pin removal and it stopped the abs flashing but still lit up the airbag light.
Like I said......did the pin removal on the same mini type one but it still shows a fault.
I did do the pin removal back in 2012 with the older one and that was fine, it's just that I wanted the shorter obd2 because the longer one gets knocked out easily if left in all the time.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15402575/2015-05-31%2019.21.28.jpg)
So basically the key here is that if you want a Bluetooth module to work with your 2, you just need to spend money
Quote from: "shnazzle"So basically the key here is that if you want a Bluetooth module to work with your 2, you just need to spend money
Not sure......I would hate to get a more expensive reader that basically does the same thing and it had the same problem.
Quote from: "Les"Quote from: "shnazzle"So basically the key here is that if you want a Bluetooth module to work with your 2, you just need to spend money
Not sure......I would hate to get a more expensive reader that basically does the same thing and it had the same problem.
This is the problem s:( :( s:( There must be a techy solution to this using some little resistors, wires and a soldering iron s:D :D s:D hehehe.. .there always is. Where are the techy geeks?! s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I have this exact reader and haven't had to cut out any pins. Is there something different about our cars or although they look the same are the readers different?
Quote from: "1979scotte"I have this exact reader and haven't had to cut out any pins. Is there something different about our cars or although they look the same are the readers different?
Probably. this is the problem with cheap ebay stuff I guess.
But still, I can't say it doesn;'t work, because it does....just not on the 2. So technically it's not broken.
It's like having a knife that cuts through everything but not carrots. You can't say it doesn't do what it's supposed to do. The MR2 is a carrot. Stupid orange legumes.
I messaged the seller with the problem and he sent another foc...........still had the same problem so now got two, he did offer to refund me if I sent them back but for less than a fiver I couldn't be r'sed s:wink: :wink: s:wink: (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15402575/IMG_1881.JPG)
For further reference this is the cheap ebay reader I had the ABS problem with, which was fixed with pin snap.
(http://i.imgur.com/coqLYm1.jpg)
Car model is a 2000 UK spec.
I think I'll try the pin snap thing, I'd like to leave mine connected all the time.
I've got the one pictured in "Rogan" post
Quote from: "Rogan"For further reference this is the cheap ebay reader I had the ABS problem with, which was fixed with pin snap.
(http://i.imgur.com/coqLYm1.jpg)
Car model is a 2000 UK spec.
yup, that's the one I had first! Then I got an obdlink mx upgrade:
(http://artoutitou.free.fr/automobiles/OBD/elm327compar.jpg)
Obdlink was going to be my next bet. Is it worth it? They're pricey
because I use apple iphone I am limited to Wifi ones. I must admit I would prefer something a lot smaller
I use either iphone or ipad and the reader is Bluetooth but as has been said it was an expensive solution.
It is dedicated to the BlueDriver app by Lemur which can be downloaded for free and has limited functionality to read codes but if you want live feeds from just about every sensor and measurement available to the ECU then you have to upgrade.
It doesn't set off any false lights or readings, just a bit fussy about the order you plug in, link and read.
Quote from: "Stewart@Boro"I use either iphone or ipad and the reader is Bluetooth but as has been said it was an expensive solution.
It is dedicated to the BlueDriver app by Lemur which can be downloaded for free and has limited functionality to read codes but if you want live feeds from just about every sensor and measurement available to the ECU then you have to upgrade.
It doesn't set off any false lights or readings, just a bit fussy about the order you plug in, link and read.
thanks for the info. It sounds like what I have already is best I just need to do the abs pin mod
Quote from: "shnazzle"Obdlink was going to be my next bet. Is it worth it? They're pricey
in a word.... no lol
I brought it because it's meant to be faster but it would seem that the protocol is as fast as it's going to be with the cheap ones! I sill only get about 6 reads per second s:( :( s:(
However, I haven't found a car this thing hasn't worked on yet!
as a bonus though I leave it plugged in and the thing is so small i don't kick it getting in and out of the car like the other one that's built like a brick!
I bought Proscan ELM Bluetooth for Android Phones on fleabay £9.95. Seller was nj_diagnostics who I'd use again.
Easy set-up with Torque app and its fine to leave plugged-in.
Only problem is I've no errors yet s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Quote from: "Mr X"Quote from: "shnazzle"Obdlink was going to be my next bet. Is it worth it? They're pricey
in a word.... no lol
I brought it because it's meant to be faster but it would seem that the protocol is as fast as it's going to be with the cheap ones! I sill only get about 6 reads per second s:( :( s:(
However, I haven't found a car this thing hasn't worked on yet!
as a bonus though I leave it plugged in and the thing is so small i don't kick it getting in and out of the car like the other one that's built like a brick!
Thanks for the honest review s:) :) s:) I'll save my cash for....
Quote from: "Jock"I bought Proscan ELM Bluetooth for Android Phones on fleabay £9.95. Seller was nj_diagnostics who I'd use again.
Easy set-up with Torque app and its fine to leave plugged-in.
Only problem is I've no errors yet s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Might try this one then, while I'm collecting OBD2 adapters
Yesterday I managed to get the small reader to work with the mr2...
Which is very odd.
How can it suddenly start working? Took a while to connect though.
I have the one on the left and the one on the right is in the post. The left one works fine with my Skoda and Torque but cannot talk to the ECU in my MR2.
Quote from: "Jock"I bought Proscan ELM Bluetooth for Android Phones on fleabay £9.95. Seller was nj_diagnostics who I'd use again.
Easy set-up with Torque app and its fine to leave plugged-in.
Only problem is I've no errors yet s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I might get this one too if the one in the post doesn't work. I doubt that it's a genuine ELM327 chip though, from what I've read on the web.
I found this in a repair manual:
If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect the diagnosis
data link line (Bus (+) line) or ECU power circuit of the vehicle.
Well, I now have 2 that look just like the 2 in the photo and neither one can talk to the ECU. I will probably get the white one now but I have a feeling I will be throwing away another tenner.
White pro-scan one ordered, as used by Jock. The seller says I can send it back with a prepaid label if it doesn't work with the car s:P :P s:P
Yay, the white pro-scan dongle works! It turns out that I have a P1656 fault.
I just posted this info in the wrong thread I think! ......
I've managed to break my trusty old OBD dongle s:( :( s:( I left it plugged in and I kept kicking it getting in and out of the car...I took it apart but couldn't see anything wrong.
So I've ordered this one
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Not sure if it will work but it's shorter (so I won't keep kicking it!)
I will report back
I have one that looks exactly like that (just with a slightly different sticker on) and it seems to work fine and doesn't cause any flashing lights at all.
Points to consider about leaving it plugged in all the time are that it will drain the battery and could someone hack in or is it impossible to connect without the ignition on?
Quote from: "lamcote"I have one that looks exactly like that (just with a slightly different sticker on) and it seems to work fine and doesn't cause any flashing lights at all.
Points to consider about leaving it plugged in all the time are that it will drain the battery and could someone hack in or is it impossible to connect without the ignition on?
Do you use it with iphone or android?
regardless, thanks for the reply that's a good start!
I use the Torque app on Android
Thanks s:) :) s:)
Arrived quickly and works perfectly with no issues, connected straight to my phone and works with all my cars s:D :D s:D
I have this plug in reader. It works great . Tells you the code and gives the description of the fault m http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... ID=EBAY-GB (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141744478946&globalID=EBAY-GB) m Less than 12 quid too
With my JDM 2003 sequential manual MR-S i can connect the ECU using In Torque the protocol "ISO 14230-4 (5b init, 10.4k baud)" in car profile bottom option and ELM327 custom configuration string:
ATIB 96 n ATIIA 13 n ATSH8213F0 n ATSP4 n 0100
It does allow all readings to work, I cannot however read fault codes, it tells me there is none, despite the engine light activated in the dash...
I even tried the mini vci cable that does work with techstream to no avail... Mini VCI and techstream it is then for japanese MR-S...