What is an ELM327 cable?

What is an ELM327 cable?

An ELM327 cable is an OBD2 diagnostic scantool which connects to the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) plug in your car. Our kits allow you to take full advantage of this diagnostic plug, providing professional diagnostic abilities at a fraction of the cost of factory scantools.

How do I connect my ELM327 to my computer?

1. STEP 1: Plug Bluetooth into Car’s OBD Port. It looks like this…
2. STEP 2: Turn ON Car Ignition. This is one step before engine is powered.
3. STEP 3: Add and Pair ELM327 Bluetooth to Windows. Right click on Bluetooth icon in task manager > Add a Device.
4. STEP 4: Launch OBD Software and Connect to Vehicle. Launch OBD Software.

How do I connect my ELM327 to my phone?

Pairing ELM327 Bluetooth Devices

1. Plug the ELM327 Bluetooth device into the OBD-II port.
2. Set the smartphone, tablet, or laptop to scan for available connections.
3. Select the ELM327 scan tool.
4. Input the pairing code.

What you can do with ELM327?

ELM327 Functions:

• Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific.
• Clear some trouble codes and turn off the MIL (“Malfunction Indicator Light”, more commonly known as the “Check Engine Light”)
• Display current sensor data.
• Engine RPM.
• Calculated Load Value.
• Coolant Temperature.
• Fuel System Status.

Is FIXD an ELM327?

It’s similar to generic ELM327 scan tools that perform the same basic task, except that the sensor is designed specifically to work with the Fixd app.

What is the best Android OBD2 app?

Best OBD2 apps for Android/iOS

• Torque Pro (OBD2 & Car) The Torque Pro is an OBD2 Bluetooth app that is highly rated by many vehicle owners as the best OBD2 app for Android over 1,000,000 downloads.
• OBD Auto Doctor.
• InCarDoc Pro.
• Car Scanner ELM OBD2 App.
• EOBD Facile.
• HobDrive.
• OBDeleven.
• Dash – Drive Smart.

Will ELM327 work with iPhone?

Update: It is possible Bluetooth ELM327 now works on iOS. Connect the ELM327 to your car. On your iOS device, in the Settings, chose to connect to a Wi-Fi network. My ELM327 is called “CLKDevices” but your mileage may vary.

Is the ELM327 USB Adapter Compatible with Windows?

ELM327 USB. The USB Elm is compatible for Linux, MacOSX and Windows. The best option for the USB adapter is to use it with ScanMaster-ELM and a Windows Laptop. ScanMaster-ELM will quickly identify the adapter and allow you to go live and read sensor data in a click. The cable reach for this version is about 4.5 feet.

Is the ELM327 USB OBD2 diagnostic scanner compatible with Windows?

The ELM327 USB Cable OBDII scanner is a diagnostic scanner for both automotive enthusiasts and professionals. It features a stable and high-speed Silicon Labs CP2102 USB to UART Chip and Microchip PIC18F25K80 micro-controller and is compatible with a ride range of operating systems including Windows, Mac OSX,…

Is the Elm Bluetooth adapter compatible with Android?

The Bluetooth elm is compatible with Android, Linux, MaxOSX and Windows. It is best suited for use with a Samsung Galaxy Smartphone or Tablet paired with the free or paid version of Torque. The Bluetooth interface is the most popular interface and can be paired from up to 30 feet away. Read more about Bluetooth Adapters

Are there any ELM327’s that support half the data?

SCAM WARNING THAT 99.9% OF BUYERS DON’T KNOW: Did you know that 99% of those cheap ELM327’s on eBay (usually under $15) actually support half the data compared to High quality, genuine chip counterparts. Example, cheap eBay/Alibaba/AliExpress clones will NOT display or WRONGLY display data for: EVAP, O2 and HO2, B1S1 Lambda data parameters.