ODB app and device suggestions for WP

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I have http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU2593757



It didn't say "Android only" when I bought it, but it works with my Lumia 820 with every OBD app on every car I have tested (including my 1995 Saab despite the page saying no cars older than 96).



OBD apps on WP are really lacking. The one that works reliably and looks nice supports nothing but useless stats like rpm/temperature, the one that supports fuel metrics does so in a limited and ugly fashion, none of them do landscape, etc...



The only practical use is checking error codes and resetting them. I've gone and purchased a USB scantool so I can use competent PC software to collect metrics.

 

[o0Nighthawk0o]

OK, here is a quick update on my adventures with Bluetooth OBDII devices and software.

As I stated above, my VGate adapter would only work on my 2013 Malibu. It would not connect to the 2000 Cougar or the 1999 Suburban.

I bought a BASF adapter just to try. It connects to both the Cougar and Suburban. Haven't tried the Malibu yet but suspect it will work.
The BASF also works with OBD Auto Doctor, AutogaugeX and CarDash on my Lumia 1520. I was able to get sensor data, RPM and codes. I was also able to clear the codes. So I went ahead and bought AutoGaugeX.

I installed the free software that came with the adapter, Scantool, onto my tablet, a Dell Venue 8 Pro. It also connected and does show all sensor data, codes, etc. so I'll be able to set the timing on the Suburban.

My conclusion is that the really cheap OBDII adapters have some things missing that prevent them from connecting to older vehicles. In my case it was the VGate that I paid $8 for. The BASF was about $25 but well worth the extra cost. So I would recommend getting both the VGate and the BASF. For less than $35 you should be able to connect to any vehicle with any device.