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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20613  
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Notice these on eBay, cannot complain at the price.
Does anyone have one? My main question is can they be left connected all the time or do they have to be fitted and removed as per used? One of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WiFi-ELM327-OBD2...3a8744ceeb Would there be any security vulnerabilities if left installed? |
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29th Aug 2014 7:58pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20613
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That plugs into the a Defender diagnostics port.
You can then use an IPad or iPhone app to access any DTC's and extra info. (Uses WiFi no wires) Basically it gives you detailed information from the electronic system in a Puma Defender. |
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29th Aug 2014 8:47pm |
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| 993porky Member Since: 01 May 2011 Location: sunderland Posts: 171 
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Thanks for quick reply it is a cheap bit of kit wonder if it would work on td5
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29th Aug 2014 9:29pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20613
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A late TD5 maybe, I cannot be sure so can't really advise on the technicalities.
What system does the TD5 have? |
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29th Aug 2014 10:02pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039  
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Td5 is not OBD2.
 Roel
1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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30th Aug 2014 6:48am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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Won't work on TD5.
Q: why use WiFi, isn't a Bluetooth version more useful..? Cheers Simon |
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30th Aug 2014 7:12am |
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| TDCi Guy Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 286 
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I'd choose a bluetooth version unless you are already using the bluetooth on your device for handsfree. I installed an ipad in the dash of my audi when i had it and had a bluetooth version plugged into the OBD port 24/7 to connect with an app to show readouts.
I'm pretty sure the OBD port is switched through the ignition, although that could differ between vehicles, so you have no worries about someone connecting to it when you have left the vehicle. |
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30th Aug 2014 7:42am |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 702 
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I had an odd experience with having one of these plugged in all the time. Driving along quite happily and suddenly lost all power and electrics for a second or 2 and then all back on again.
 Dash lights came on and temp needle went to the max and down again .. Basically looked like a reset .. Including resetting my trip. It happened a couple of times. Since I've not had it plugged in I haven't had this issue since.
Tried some cheap Bluetooth ones and had no luck .. Ie they don't work. Waiting for a gopoint bt1 to come up on fleabay. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X |
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30th Aug 2014 8:20am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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With regards to your OBD socket I would be very careful what you connect to it. The system obviously relies upon set resistances and voltage values. It could potentially have serious and expensive consequences connecting anything 'unproven and cheap and cheerful' to it as detailed by Carrotbay for example. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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30th Aug 2014 8:45am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20613
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I'm not set on keeping it plugged in, so from what Carrotbay mentions I'll probably use it when not driving.
I'll give it a try when I have actually got my Defender back! |
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30th Aug 2014 8:45am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I know it's more money but why not get a renowned reader? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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30th Aug 2014 8:49am |
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| cobs Member Since: 12 Jun 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 336 
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I use a bluetooth version with the Torque app on the phone - my expectations were pretty low when I bought it but it's been incredibly useful and is cheap enough to leave in the car without worrying about it. Have used it on a number of cars to clear fault codes. As others have said, wouldn't consider leaving it plugged in permanently.
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30th Aug 2014 11:57am |
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| Defpuma Member Since: 10 Feb 2013 Location: Kent Posts: 84 
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I bought one of these a while back.
Kept getting the MAF sensor code which i assume is related to the RAI that I fitted. I only use it every now and then to reset the engine management light which comes on occasionally. I downloaded an app on my iphone (called OBD car doctor, which is free) which then connects to the OBD sensor when plugged in. It sends out its own wifi signal somehow which then talks to the app to let you know what the fault code is and let's you clear it if it is nothing to worry about. I wouldn't drive around with it plugged in though. I think it cost about £8. |
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31st Aug 2014 7:46pm |
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| Hairysteve Member Since: 15 Jun 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 692 
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Used one last weekend and it caused the temp gauge to go to the top of the scale, the MIL light to come on and the engine went into limp mode. Decided that it would be better to purchase a proper product now.
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