Torque Pro ELM327 Android OBD Bluetooth Fault Scanner/Diagnostic Code Reader

My trusty ford fiesta mk6 was not feeling to well, the Engine management light suddenly illuminated one morning. The seemed to be running fine but it stayed lit for a few days. I was worried about it, so really needed to find out what the fault was. After a bit of research I realised I needed a Obd11 fault reading device. I searched the Web for devices and found the torque elm obd11 on amazon, read the reviews from customers and was impressed by the positive feedback, I also have to mention the price of the torque elm was a little discerning, a Bluetooth connection obd11 fault reader for under a tenner. I bit the bullet and ordered one, my logic was if I got the EML fault code off my fiesta then it was worth the purchase price. The torque arrived next day, I read the instructions also I remembered that a lot of the reviewers mentioned the torque apps, one was free the torque pro version has to purchased. People recommend the Pro version so I purchased the app for £2.95. OK! Let's be honest! This product is the best automotive accessory purchase I have ever made, it has exceeded all my expectations, I plugged it in to my cars obd 11 port,connected it via Bluetooth, which was quick once I realised you gave to pair it on your smart phone. Once connected, I opened the torque Pro app and went to Amber EML icon on the app, it immediately came up with the fault on my fiesta (PL0037) which is a oxygen sensor heater error. The app let's you search the details of the EML faults via a brilliant link which gives a very detailed and technical explanation to the diagnostic engine code fault. You can have the device plugged in to your cars obd11 port while the cars engine is running which provides you with real time diagnostics. Like I said I am very impressed with this little device and is worth every penny.

Sometimes you buy something technical and it just simple works - no drama, no hassle. This simple dongle arrived well packed but the only instructions were written on the back of the packet. Turns out this was needed. It works with any ODB2 ELM 327 reader - search the App Store for ELM 327 and pick one you like. Torque is the most common but I went for Old Mary. Most are free with paid for upgrades to remove adverts, install first before going to your car. Find the OBD2 port on yours car (a quick google search will tell you where - normally under the dash) and plug the dongle in. A red and blue LED flash to let you know it in. Then turn the ignition on or start the engine (not just to position 1, keep turning to position 2 else it won’t work) Then turn on you phone or tablet and using Bluetooth connect to the device which helpfully appears as ODB. Enter one of the suggested passwords on the back of the packet either 0000 or 1234 and connect. Then fire up your chosen ODB2 application. Choose the device from the list, select the vehicle type (for the correct protocol my Merced’s SL500 wasn’t listed but the suggested generic Mercedes profile worked fine) and that’s it. Real-time diagnostic data for faults, sensors and data appears on you phone screen. Couldn’t be simpler. For a fraction of the price of a “proper” scanner you get all the functionality on your screen. The dongle can transfer to any other vehicle too and it’s small enough to leave plugged in. If you have an android head unit you can have all those extra dials on the screen too! Great value simple tool.

It only does engine faults but Not sensor fault message

After all the love and attention my husband's car has gotten over summer, it decided to repay us with an always on engine light. We had an idea what it could be, but unless we paid for a mechanic there was no way to tell for sure. So, with next day delivery and husband working from home that day, this little beauty was tried immediately to ensure we didn't break the car when finding the problem ourselves. The reader has a short compact size which is good for cramped locations. It appears to be made from good, solid plastic which shouldn't fall apart from being plugging and unplugging, or at least survive till the cars retirement/scrap years. It has indicator lights to show power and activity, which is very handy when trying to establish a connection. Following instructions, we used the app Torque Lite on a Nexus 5 phone. I had to first pair it over bluetooth, and I had to guess which of the 3 pin codes provided on the packaging it would accept, so don't lose the packaging that it comes in. Once paired, it appears to reconnect using Torque rather the androids bluetooth pairing. So don't be surprised if Torque will find it but no active pairing is shown in android. Because there's power going to the OBD2 socket, and this device is always on, you will get very slight battery drain. So don't leave it connected if you don't plan on driving your car for months, and you don't trust your battery. This isn't so bad, because it's very easy to take on and off with no fiddly clips or a super tight fit. Worked flawlessly to retrieve error codes and basic engine telemetry (RPM, load) from our Honda Civic EP2. I bought this with my own hard earned cash, so for your own piece of mind and to save a fortune with repairs, I would say go for it.

Is doing the job, but his app is not working, i use it with VAG DPF app for a vw mk7 2013!

Worked first time for me, ops, I mean second time as the Bluetooth handshaking took a couple of goes to work with my old Nexus 7 tablet but once sorted it works and connects everytime to my Mk 7 Golf When I need it. One thing to watch out for, I kept the Pro Elm connected 24/7 but noticed after having the car laid up for a few days that the Start/Stop stopped working on the car and when i checked in the cars log it said there was too much drain on the battery. Now this time of year with lights, fog light, heater fan blowing full blast and AC kicking in to demised the windscreen I quite often get the stop start no go because of stress on the cars battery but once everything is warmed up and running as normal the S/S starts working again but all the time I had the 327 connected S/S did not work unless I had driven 10 miles or more but taking the 327 out of the socket and SS worked straight away. It could of course just be a case of the straw that broke the Camels back and the 327 just being on device too many but be safe I just plug it in and go if I need it. Either that or something on the software of the 327 interferes with the cars stop start system. Not sure if its recommend to leave it in place all the time anyway but beside that tiny problem, that may not be the dongle anyway the device is a good piece of kit to have at just over a tenner a pop.

Be aware that's the app isn't free and costs £3 (May26)

Hi all, I have purchase this product after much research, there are a million wired and Bluetooth ones, so you can imagine. My final decision was made based on the quality, price, functionalities, feedback from others, and last but not least, reliability. I can confirm after weeks of usage that this product is fantastic, the price is unbeatable, do not have to deal with cables, connect to the device is seamless, does all that is described and with the add ons even better. I had the P0420 error code afte LPG installation and even fine tuning. Thus I started some studies on it and applied a cheap fix that is the O2 sensor fooler. I have ordered a pair of this for around 4 pounds and installed on the sensor, got rid of the code and all is sensors now showing green (completed), whereas in the past I could not complete the catalyst sensor to pass. This device is a must have to deal with such problems and monitor your vehicle, great toy for all. I downloaded other apps to and this device connects to them too, just make sure it is written on the description that ELM 327 compatible. But, in terms of the pro app, I like its native one the most. I highly recommend this for everyone. I am using this on Toyota Corolla and Suzuki Wagon R. Any questions, please email me and I will try to answer. God bless.

Ce lecteur OBD est vraiment performant, avec la possibilité de s'envoyer le rapport par émail pour garder une trace. Je garde ce lecteur dans la voiture, au même titre que le triangle,et le gilet jaune. Je le recommande vraiment.

Avendo un problema alla vettura che si presentava saltuariamente ed essendoci un'autoradio con sistema operativo android, ho acquistato questa interfaccia per utilizzarla con il software Torque. Prima di questa, ne avevo già un'altra similare e quindi posso avere qualche termine di paragone. Rispetto alla precedente, ho notato maggiore velocità nel connettersi con la ECU e refresh leggermente più veloce dei parametri. Risolto il problema (leggendo gli errori della centralina in tempo reale) l'ho lasciata connessa ed ormai la utilizzo frequentemente per ovviare alla mancanza di strumentazione della vettura. Buon prodotto.

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