OBD-II Locations / bluetooth ?

[musthave]

97 Land Cruiser, I've considered various gauges, but the downside that I am seeing is that they all plug in next to the left knee, thereby having something sticking out. Unless there is a way to change that?

Is there another place that I can run the OBD-II cable from besides the panel by the left knee?

Is there a bluetooth one that works well that doesn't stick out, and that can be use on Ipad device for reading?

I'd appreciate any input.

 

[etarasoff]

Low profile right angle bluetooth dongle on amazon...and torque app. Sorry, i don't have the amazon part # handy right now...

 

[mod5csi]

I use this, and keep it plugged in. Unless I am not diving it for more than a week. Its got a couple LEDs that stay on and will drain a battery...eventually. I connect it to my Android Torque app, and have as much info as I need. I wish it displayed trans temp, oil pressure, and oil temp. But I don't think our OBD2 outputs those sensors.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009F4JHHO/?tag=ihco-20

I think etarasoff is referring to this, if you want to stay cable.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PAHHWM/?tag=ihco-20

 

[baselfish]

ok...so being a tech-nerd - i bough this...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/HD778LL/A/automatic-your-smart-driving-assistant?fnode=46

you have to unscrew the obd connector from its mounts as the scanner thingy is too big
to then allow you to cover the fuse cover...but ti was completely stealth....

used it for 1 week - was neat and gave me stats on my drving...
buit pretty much useless....returned it....

sorry not much help - but indeed if you are looking to rig something - the port is held in by 2 phillips screws....
once removed you can plug into it and lay it flay behind the fuses....

bF

 

[NLXTACY]

Just do what every single ScanGuage owner has done, just remove the two screws that hold down the OBD port and then just let it dangle behind the fuse panel. Now plug in whatever you want.

 

[ChiTown]

I use this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpa-76404-01a
It allows you access to the port will keeping your device plugged in and it is the same connector as factory so you can relocate the stock port and replace it with the splitters port and it looks factory (insert CA smog complaint here).

 

[TrickyT]

...Is there a bluetooth one that works well that doesn't stick out, and that can be use on Ipad device for reading?

As far as I know, you can't use bluetooth to connect your OBD-II port to an iPad or iPhone. This is because iOS does not support the Serial Port Profile (SPP) that all ELM-327 compatible OBD scanners use. But you can use WiFi to connect. Several of us are waiting delivery on one of these babies that should do just what you want: http://www.obdlink.com/mxwf/.

EDIT: The comment above refers to "classic" Bluetooth. OBD-II scanners built using the newer Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE, aka Bluetooth 4.0) based-chips should work fine with iOS devices. These don't require signing a big contract with Apple and jumping through certification hoops. There are a few BLE scanners on the market now.

 

[warezdog]

Just do what every single ScanGuage owner has done, just remove the two screws that hold down the OBD port and then just let it dangle behind the fuse panel. Now plug in whatever you want.

This is exactly what I did, then zip tied it up. I use the ELM 327 for about 12 bucks on amazon, black case with blue and orange label. Can leave mine site for as along as I need since I can self jump.

 

[musthave]

I like the wifi one, trying to find out when it will be available.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

I believe the Automatic, listed above, uses Bluetooth

 

[NLXTACY]

I use this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpa-76404-01a
It allows you access to the port will keeping your device plugged in and it is the same connector as factory so you can relocate the stock port and replace it with the splitters port and it looks factory (insert CA smog complaint here).

This is cool but I was under the impression that you couldn't piggy back on that port because it wouldn't allow dual bi-directional communication?

 

[DonVito]

My 97 has a "diagnostic" port installed in the engine bay on the passenger side firewall, I assume this is an obdII connection but could be wrong. If so that would be a good place for installing a monitor. It's close enough that bluetooth should have no problem reaching in the cab. If water/dust is an issue it could easily be waterproofed.

 

[NLXTACY]

^ it's not a useable OBD2 port

 

[DonVito]

Well then someone do a mod to make it useable!

 

[Billy Skaggs]

I bought this from ebay a few years ago it is the bluetooth one . and a obd2 splitter (one male to two female). un did the screws and tucked it behind the plastic cover by your feet. and use torq. app .

 

[warezdog]

Exactly what I have and did, that pad isn't attached to the steering wheel is it?

 

[heckler]

I have the same one, used it yesterday to check and clear a check engine code. Worth the money I spent.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Here you go

 

[Billy Skaggs]

Exactly what I have and did, that pad isn't attached to the steering wheel is it?

yes is is attached no more air bag. its a samsung note pro with otterbox defender without otterbox no way to keep tablet in place. search otterbox defender and its like a big belt clip for phone and its bolted down and tab snaps in place. black acrylic to cover bottom hole .

 

[Bud_Dude]

But what are these interesting little displays for?