Leo_

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Hi,

Does anyone here know where I can buy a proper OBDII connector and reader for my car. I want to be able to connect it up to my smartphone.

I had my eye on this http://amzn.com/B005NLQAHS - Seems to be a great product 4.5 stars from 4000 reviews. However it does not ship to SA

Any local places where I can buy one of these?
 

CamiKaze

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I was actually thinking of developing a desktop app for this the other day.
Not sure where to start though.
 

ahoudet

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Hi,

Does anyone here know where I can buy a proper OBDII connector and reader for my car. I want to be able to connect it up to my smartphone.

I had my eye on this http://amzn.com/B005NLQAHS - Seems to be a great product 4.5 stars from 4000 reviews. However it does not ship to SA

Any local places where I can buy one of these?
I have a similar one (USB) as well as a much better one (Standalone unit)... I might be willing to sell one of the two

If you're in JHB, send me a PM and I'll give you further details
 

Jet-Fighter7700

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theres the Bluetooth ELM 327 one if you want works exactly the same as the expensive ones and cost much less;
 

Drifter

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theres the Bluetooth ELM 327 one if you want works exactly the same as the expensive ones and cost much less;

This ^^^, Download torque pro for your smartphone, and you will have a pretty handy tool.
 

Jet-Fighter7700

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This ^^^, Download torque pro for your smartphone, and you will have a pretty handy tool.

actually even comes with torque pro APK for you;
if you buy from the one durban based guy I brought my ELM 327 from;


super useful app, BTW
 

Stickfigure

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I bought mine off ebay. Came to about R110 with shipping. Works great with VAGCOM.
 

Leo_

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theres the Bluetooth ELM 327 one if you want works exactly the same as the expensive ones and cost much less;

This ^^^, Download torque pro for your smartphone, and you will have a pretty handy tool.


actually even comes with torque pro APK for you;
if you buy from the one durban based guy I brought my ELM 327 from;


super useful app, BTW

Can any one of you please tell me where you purchased these units from? :)
 

hellfire

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Hi,

Does anyone here know where I can buy a proper OBDII connector and reader for my car. I want to be able to connect it up to my smartphone.

I had my eye on this http://amzn.com/B005NLQAHS - Seems to be a great product 4.5 stars from 4000 reviews. However it does not ship to SA

Any local places where I can buy one of these?


I bought one from DX.com. Works great.
Otherwise if you want faster shipping - try Zastra.com
 
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