Blutooth OBD II and a 9.7 tablet..

[Scooby South]

I thinking of getting a Blutooth OBD II module with the Torque App on a 10.1 Tablet...To be able to Display the gauges and do some data-logging.. that way I wouldn't need extra gauges... Would that work...



Functions:

Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light)
Display current sensor data, including:
Engine RPM
Calculated Load Value
Coolant Temperature
Fuel System Status
Vehicle Speed
Short Term Fuel Trim
Long Term Fuel Trim
Intake Manifold Pressure
Timing Advance
Intake Air Temperature
Air Flow Rate
Absolute Throttle Position
Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims
Fuel System status
Fuel Pressure

[2forme]

What tablet is 9.7 other than maxiPad?

[Scooby South]

actually I meant 10.1...my bad..

[2forme]

Oh ok, only reason I asked is because the iPad only works with WiFi OBD2 from what I've seen.

[Sportsguy83]

I believe the HP Touchpad is 9.7 too

[Scooby South]

What I am thinking is to use the talblet..(Whatever size) to act as my gauges with the torgue Software app...so I don't have to actually install gauges...you can pickup the pieces for the install for around $150..tablet included....that and be able to data log all at once..

Bill

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

What I am thinking is to use the talblet..(Whatever size) to act as my gauges with the torgue Software app...so I don't have to actually install gauges...you can pickup the pieces for the install for around $150..tablet included....that and be able to data log all at once..

Bill

I would like to think Torque and a Bluetooth adapter are good enough to get AFR and several other parameters but I don't know if I should trust them as replacement for actual wired gauges.

[Scooby South]

why??? its ECU data which is probably more accurate than the gauges since its coming Right off the ECU .

Bill

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

why??? its ECU data which is probably more accurate than the gauges since its coming Right off the ECU .

Bill

I know. I will probably give it a shot when the time comes. Just wanted to read more about cons about doing it this way.

[2forme]

AFR off the ECU isn't as accurate as a real wideband. I wouldn't trust it.

[Scooby South]

my Torque App Digital Display ..it has many Inputs...Me likey..