Does anyone here use app's for your iPhone's/iPad's that connect to an OBD2 sensor? I was looking at some that can give me tons of reliable information and log data; i.e. HP's, torque, mpg's, and any other data that might help be proactive with repairs.

I have looked at some app's like "dash command", "blue driver", "carmd". What are your thoughts and experiences?

 

Does anyone have any scanner recommendation?

 

I use the dash command app and the wifi OBD2 adapter for my iPhone. Gives a lot of useful info like boost, knock, temps, etc. It will also read codes and reset some.

 

what about timing? will these let me know what bank 1 and bank 2 timing is? like live data?

 

Are you using a high-dollar adapter like those shown on the Dash Command website, or one of the cheap-o versions from Amazon?

Thanks...Tom

 

No I bought a cheapo wifi one from amazon. Not much more then $30 if I recall. It works great and yes to the other question about the timing. I had to upgrade the app to support the Ford extra codes or something. Was an extra $9.

 

Just plugged in my connector (link below) and installed Dash Command from app store. Works like a charm. Still trying to figure out how which parameters it does and does not support. I haven't found transmission temperature yet.

 

Can that display timing for each bank?

 

There is a bunch of different settings and I'm not up to speed enough to know what is what. Here are a few screen shots

 

I'm not sure. I'll have to dig around and see. There is an optional purchase that accesses more parameters for a specific vehicle.

One thing that is a bit frustrating is that I can't stream music or use maps when my iPhone is connected to the adapter's wifi. Those apps try to use the wifi instead of the cellular link. That's more of an iPhone thing than an problem with the Dash Command app, and maybe there is a workaround.