Ordered the Mini ELM 327 OBDIIT but teceived a Vgate. Would the Mini ELM 327 work on my Iphone and what Iphone app did he use? This review is from: Mini ELM327 OBDII OBD-II OBD2 Interface Bluetooth V1.5 Car Auto Diagnostic Scanner Great simple gadget! Works great with my IPhone 5s. The gauges are simple and easy to read. Would highly recommend. Ordered the Mini ELM 327 OBDIIT but teceived a Vgate. Would the Mini ELM 327 work on my Iphone and what Iphone app did he use? This review is from: Mini ELM327 OBDII OBD-II OBD2... » Read More Ordered the Mini ELM 327 OBDIIT but teceived a Vgate. Would the Mini ELM 327 work on my Iphone and what Iphone app did he use? This review is from: Mini ELM327 OBDII OBD-II OBD2 Interface Bluetooth V1.5 Car Auto Diagnostic Scanner Great simple gadget! Works great with my IPhone 5s. The gauges are simple and easy to read. Would highly recommend. « Show Less
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No. My ELM 327 doesn't work with my iPad Mini which is the same basic operating system. It works on my Note 3 and Note 10.1 doi wasn't too worried about it nor being compatible.
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I can't answer if the scanner works with an iphone. I use it with an ipad mini and it was very easy to set up. You can go to there web site to find out if it will work with the iphone. I would bet it does. http://us.ute.com/products_info.php?pc1=49&pc2;=256&rbu;=5&pid;=944
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The one I received is V2.1 and will not work with the diagnostic programs. It connects Bluetooth but since it is v2.1 instead of v1.5 the diagnostic program is not able to get vehicle data. Just received the week of June 19, 2015 and is latest v2.1 but only v1.5 is supported by diagnostic programs.
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I am unsure about the question you are asking but I am the owner of an Apple iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Apple iPod Nano 4th Gen, and an Apple iPhone 4S and they all work with this set up. It is really nice. It was exactly what I was looking for without having to spend a ton of money. This item is just like the high end ones without the big price tag. It has worked on any generation Apple product that is associated with the (i believe its called) 30 Prong connector (which is the basic Apple (up until iphone 5) charging cord such as the adapter on this converter) it has the AUX cord for MP3 and other devices. I am unsure about the question you are asking but I am the owner of an Apple iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Apple iPod Nano 4th Gen, and an Apple iPhone 4S and they all work with this set up. It is really nice. It was exactly what I was looking for without having to spend a ton of money. This item is just like the high end ones without the big price tag. It has worked on any generation Apple product that is associated with the (i believe its called) 30 Prong connector (which is the basic Apple (up until iphone 5) charging cord such as the adapter on this converter) it has the AUX cord for MP3 and... » Read More I am unsure about the question you are asking but I am the owner of an Apple iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Apple iPod Nano 4th Gen, and an Apple iPhone 4S and they all work with this set up. It is really nice. It was exactly what I was looking for without having to spend a ton of money. This item is just like the high end ones without the big price tag. It has worked on any generation Apple product that is associated with the (i believe its called) 30 Prong connector (which is the basic Apple (up until iphone 5) charging cord such as the adapter on this converter) it has the AUX cord for MP3 and other devices. « Show Less
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When you plug the elm327 into you vehicle, it emits a wifi signal, your iPad or iPhone will see that signal in under wifi settings. Get that to connect, then launch whatever app you have to interrupt the obd codes. Hope this helps.
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No you don't all you need is obd 2 app one is called OBDCardoctor - free or $9.99 DashCommand both work fine I assume you using IOS (Apple )divice make sure ELM 327 is wifi not Bluetooth
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This cable worked just fine with my 2011 A4. It connects to the audio (headphone) jack so it should work with any phone or mp3 player. I ended up switching to a different cable because this does not interface your music with the MMI screen and allow you to control the music through your car's controls. This is perfect if you want to control the music selection through your phone though. I have an iPhone and ended up using this Audi VW AMI MDI MMI to Ipod Iphone Extra Long Xtenzi Cable 4f0051510 K A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 Q5 Q7 Tt I used this adapter along with that cable for the newer iPhones Apple Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter (0.2M) This cable worked just fine with my 2011 A4. It connects to the audio (headphone) jack so it should work with any phone or mp3 player. I ended up switching to a different cable because this does not interface your music with the MMI screen and allow you to control the music through your car's controls. This is perfect if you want to control the music selection through your phone though. I have an iPhone and ended up using this Audi VW AMI MDI MMI to Ipod Iphone Extra Long Xtenzi Cable 4f0051510 K A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 Q5 Q7 Tt I used this... » Read More This cable worked just fine with my 2011 A4. It connects to the audio (headphone) jack so it should work with any phone or mp3 player. I ended up switching to a different cable because this does not interface your music with the MMI screen and allow you to control the music through your car's controls. This is perfect if you want to control the music selection through your phone though. I have an iPhone and ended up using this Audi VW AMI MDI MMI to Ipod Iphone Extra Long Xtenzi Cable 4f0051510 K A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 Q5 Q7 Tt I used this adapter along with that cable for the newer iPhones Apple Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter (0.2M) « Show Less
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It only works for the "generic" engine management / emissions OBDII functions. Codes that are proprietary to the manufacturer are not supported. There are a set of "Gauges" functions which can be displayed on either your compatible GPS or an app from Google Play or iStore which you down load to your blue-tooth enabled smart phone. I have not fully explored all the functions, however, my impression is that the phone app has much more capability. I have two Garmin OBDII dongles - one on a Ford Flex (3.5L turbo-6) and the other on a Kia Optima (2.0L turbo-4.) I had a TPS fault, an actual malfunction because the 5 year old TPS sensor batteries are becoming weak on the Ford. The error triggered an instrument panel warning light but did not register on either the GPS or the Android app. I even ran the "query" function and the software reported was that there were no codes present and the vehicle was ready for emissions testing.
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Yes, I have a I phone 6 plus and it works perfectly. That is what I purchased it for. I am using it with a stock stereo CD/Cassette in a 2003 Suburban. It sounds great with no noise at all. Be careful to turn down your volume until you get used to it. It will be louder than your stereo was before as the I phone raises the EQ level. It will surprise you how good it sounds for a couple of bucks. My other cars have all the modern conveniences blue tooth etc. I use my phone gps and it actually lowers the volume of what is playing and speaks clearly through the radio, nice added benefit.Not bad at all. Yes, I have a I phone 6 plus and it works perfectly. That is what I purchased it for. I am using it with a stock stereo CD/Cassette in a 2003 Suburban. It sounds great with no noise at all. Be careful to turn down your volume until you get used to it. It will be louder than your stereo was before as the I phone raises the EQ level. It will surprise you how good it sounds for a couple of bucks. My other cars have all the modern conveniences blue tooth etc. I use my phone gps and it actually lowers the volume of what is playing and speaks clearly through the radio, nice added benefit.Not bad... » Read More Yes, I have a I phone 6 plus and it works perfectly. That is what I purchased it for. I am using it with a stock stereo CD/Cassette in a 2003 Suburban. It sounds great with no noise at all. Be careful to turn down your volume until you get used to it. It will be louder than your stereo was before as the I phone raises the EQ level. It will surprise you how good it sounds for a couple of bucks. My other cars have all the modern conveniences blue tooth etc. I use my phone gps and it actually lowers the volume of what is playing and speaks clearly through the radio, nice added benefit.Not bad at all. « Show Less
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Hello, J. Waldvogel!Could you recommend a better one for an average shade tree mechanic like me? I also need it to read the older OBD-I connector vehicles too. I have an old 1994 Chevy diesel truck that is showing a "Service Engine Soon" light. I would like to be able to connect to it and fix the problem.Thanks in advance!Lee
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Hi I do not own a android tablet, but I have Samsung galaxy note 2 and works perfectly to read OBD2 codes these code refers to emissions related issues there fore elm 327 wont read any other codes like abs airbag traction control etc.....
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Lorrie, I have two Bad Elfs BE-GPS 1000 with lightning connector and they work wonderfully with my iPad 2 4th generation w/ retina display. I am very well satisfied with this as a redundant GPS locator. I am not sure about the iPad mini but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work to your satisfaction.
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First make sure you have Bluetooth enabled and paired with your phone...if you're phone can communicate with your idiagnostic device than you need the proper OBD app installed in your phone and it should work through the app...
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Hi; I think this a "hit or miss" proposition. I received a unit that did not work with my 2003 Honda Accord. I then worked with their customer service to get a replacement sent, and that one works. Plus, in reading other reviews, I came to the conclusion this scanner appears to have trouble with older vehicles (pre 2004 ?), and not so much the newer (post 2005 ?) vehicles. The return policy is you have to pay return shipping to China, which far exceeds the cost of the scanner. So, if you buy the scanner and it does not work, you may need to be prepared to "contact seller" to try to get a replacement (as I did). Did you try the BAFX scanner? That brand worked the first time in my Honda.
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The updated version on my iPhone works perfectly and uses a percentage to show signal strength. I walk around tell I get the strongest signal and then page the device. Works perfectly for me!
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Hello Scott, I have a 2013 Audi Q5 with the MMI and the cable lets me operate my iPhone and iPod directly from the screen of the device. The only thing bad about doing it this way is that when you use the screen of the divice with the cable it will take a bit for the track information to show up on the MMI screen but it does show up after little time. I'm like you, I think operating the MMI through the Audi controls is cumbersome so I'm OK with not seeing the track information right away. I hope this helps.
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The scanner should work with ANY OBD-II system. It may not have "extended" codes for Minis, but you can always look those up on line.