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Is there any OBD2 software for Win that shows boost/data/etc

Mo Arif

Mo Arif

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As above other then VAG.COM, what i'm trying to ask for example you can get these apps now for mobile phones (iPhone / Android) that connect to your car via bluetooth OBD2 connector port which show data, dials, psi, etc, look pretty neat.

Example: http://ian-hawkins.com/

I know i've been told VAG.COM does it? but I want some alternative software to be installed on a netbook/laptop
 
I've been looking into this, and found lots of different packages. Unfortunately they don't work with a standard VAGCOM lead, they need an ELM327 based lead. But you can get bluetooth versions of the ELM327 leads to give you what you want, then it's simply a bit of C or Java to get exactly what you want.

I'm looking at using one of these leads connected to a PC, then fed back on to the screen of the head unit in the car. Although I have to admit it seemed alot easier before I started looking into it!
 
I've emailed the developer of the 'torque' application on whether he has or is intending to release a windows compatible version of that app, waiting to see what he say's

some of the comments on his blog by users of this app say some really positive things about this application, comparing it with $$$$'s software

I use the 'torque' app on my HTC Desire with a bluetooth OBD2 dongle and works perfectly with my LEON, it's totally awesome. Only £2.95 for the add free version! total utter bargain for what it offers

I mean it makes sense if there was a windows version of this or similar software, and I'd be happy to pay for it (within reason), personally I think VAG.COM is too expensive and dull
 
I'm new to this, so in simple terms u could get an app that hooks up to ur engine and u could use ur phone as a boost gauge etc???? That sounds ace!!
 
Fien said:
I'm new to this, so in simple terms u could get an app that hooks up to ur engine and u could use ur phone as a boost gauge etc???? That sounds ace!!
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I'm fairly sure there's quite a few parameters that can be displayed. There are also a few that can be calculated, so for example if you can measure time and speed, you can put them together and calculate acceleration, plot 0-60 times, measure quarter mile runs (with the help of a sympathetic runway or track owner!) etc.

The only sticky point is the hardware, you need either a USB or bluetooth OBD2 dongle. My USB one cost about £20, I seem to remember the Bluetooth ones are slightly more? Obviously the USB version is for PC only, the bluetooth is for Android or PC. Or that horrible thing that Apple make.
 
Slimy, yes your right, it does all that too, and the torque app I use reads fault codes! and loads more (shiz I don't know anything about)

I bought the usb dongle for £15 from eBay so it's cheap!
 
You have similiar application for symbian operated devices as well :). I dont remember now nname of that app but I will update it later.
 
Do people still use Symbian based phones? lol Sorry bud, Yeah I've seen that app, it's pretty basic compared to what's available on the Android / Apple based phones.
 
Yes i still use a symbian based phone N97. I will just wait for my contract renewal - no rush for change.

No i dont mean racechrono. There is another one application which does logs, clears fault codes etc.
 
R33f said:
I've emailed the developer of the 'torque' application on whether he has or is intending to release a windows compatible version of that app, waiting to see what he say's

some of the comments on his blog by users of this app say some really positive things about this application, comparing it with $$$$'s software

I use the 'torque' app on my HTC Desire with a bluetooth OBD2 dongle and works perfectly with my LEON, it's totally awesome. Only £2.95 for the add free version! total utter bargain for what it offers

I mean it makes sense if there was a windows version of this or similar software, and I'd be happy to pay for it (within reason), personally I think VAG.COM is too expensive and dull
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which bluetooth dongle did you get?
thanks
 
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