if there’s one thing that I’ve learned from my experience, using proper tools always made any repair that much easier. A little further down, in the download area of this page, you will find several USB controllers to test.

You could use the ELM327 Bluetooth on Android, for example, in combination with the Torque Pro app to read cars with OBD2 and display real time data. Clones can work in minor ways, and in some cases can give you the codes, but they will not be the same standard as the official solution overall, simple as that. The ELM327 is designed to act as a bridge between these On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) ports and a standard RS232 serial interface. Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database). I seldom rate this low for anything and almost never suggest something is a waste of time - THIS IS DEFINITELY A WASTE OF TIME!Even though this is a common solution, not all of the OBD2 software elements are being used right now. The ELM327 microcontroller functions as a bridge between the onboard computer in your car and your PC or handheld device. thx for your answer, I contacted the vendor and it seems they sent me a wrong type of cable:KKL, I've received now the elm 327 interface one and it connects with no problem. This is one of the most common, and used solution that you are going to find across the automotive world. It "transforms" your Android smartphone or tablet together with an ELM327 diagnostic interface to a vehicle diagnostic device.

We do not currently support it for use with smart phones running Android Operating Systems or with Windows PCs. There are updates and supplementary elements that you can install after the fact, but the basic software has a great deal of information that can be ascertained through the connection of an adapter. ELM327 is capable of communicating with the OBDII system and then relaying data via USB, WiFi, or Bluetooth, depending on the particular implementation. Different system based elm327 scanners highlights different features, also differs in software installation and usage.I tried looking for some kind of api for the ELM327 connector, but couldn't find any documentation besides the actual chip's schematics. For some time now, these ELM327 interfaces have not been available, reliable manufacturers have stopped producing them. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).