Anyone around here use the app? I just ordered the BAFX dongle off amazon and it should be here saturday. Just looking for any tips or discussion.
Its a fun little app. I use it just for code reading in the car that doesnt have a code reader in the glovebox already. Its great for that since you can look up the codes. They seem to keep it updated as well. http://mnsubaru.com/threads/experiences-with-torque-for-android.39007/
I use the torque app and the dashcommand app... The torque app gets used on my Nexus 7 tablet and is great for datalogging, code reading and keeping an eye on vitals during the funtime on frozen lakes. I use DashCommand with my iphone and AppRadio so I can keep an eye on things as I take long trips.
I've been using both Torque and Dash Command for over 3 years with a PLX Kiwi across a range of vehicles with good success. OP, what sort of input are you looking for? They're both pretty straightforward.
if you have access to a laptop, i just got Scanxl. works with the cheap elm327 bluetooth obd2 dongle. i have an iphone so i cant use those apps without the "wifi" version dongle, ad i have the bluetooth so i started looking at other options. it allows you to see BASICAlly every sensor on the car, and allows data logging as well ive literally only had it for about an hour but im already impressed. here are just a couple sccreenshots of the "digital gauges" screen
http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/scanxl/index.php http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/dashcommand/index.php
are you able to access every sensor on dash command? if so i may need to ditch this and get a little android tablet!
It accesses most sensors, has a active logging system and also has a similar feature to the Torque functionality (customizable gauges). Additionally, it works with most aftermarket head units that include 'app control' functionality.
Ok, to the ones using dash command, do you have to pay that additional $10 for every other car to be able to get readings?
Cause I was just looking to download it and the reviews stated you had to. Thought I'd ask you guys that's using it.
I have yet to read or clear a code on our Subarus (have been able to scan and see that there were no codes stored). I was able to read the code on my mother-in-law's 2010 Ford Escape without issue. When I used it on a friend's 2003 Mustang Cobra, the code it read was "P06xx" and the app prompted me to buy a data package for this particular Ford model year for $10 (I was able to clear the code and it came back later). I am unsure of the completeness of the data base you get access to when you buy the $9.99 Dash Command app by itself.
Torque app it is then, but I'll wait to hear from the program guys from dash command to verify this specificity of vehicle data.
It appears to not be for every car, just some cars with certain functionality. Though I have to say, its pretty lame... That being said, you may want to look into what PIDs Torque offers over DashCommand. From what I read, DashCommand offers all of the standard OBDII PIDs out of the box (universal across all OBDII vehicles). The extended parameters that DashCommand offers is for special sensors that newer ECUs have added. I assume that Torque is not offering all of these special PIDs but I could be wrong.
I've used DashCommand on a few different vehicles and don't recall having to pay anything extra for a data package. IIRC, I paid somewhere north of 20 bucks though, I wonder if there is a full version?
