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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Anyone ever use one or know where i can get one? I can get the Torque app for my phone that will be a OBD2 reader along with a few other spiffy stuff (like boost gauge). Anyway im wanting opinions on any connectors that i can use with my phone. The cheap Ebay ones seem to be a big hit or miss on if they work or not.
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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I know its not much help but I know they make a adapter that plugs into your obdII connector on your car and the other into your USB port on the phone then u blue tooth them together. If you Google it I'm sure something will pop up i know its for android though not sure if they make for i phone or anything
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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I have the Android OS. Ive found a couple but everyone ive read about seem to have mix reviews on them i was seeing if anyone had any personal experiences with them.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:55 AM
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Ahh then I fear I will be of little help to you. I myself have been looking for a reliable sp program but have yet to find anything I'll ask my friend a bit later if he remembers what the program was called for the iPhone. I'm sure it has to be multi platform and it had allot of decent reviews
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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i have the program i just need the connector for it. I can get Torque app.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Bump.... does anyone know the answer?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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Assuming you have the MKIV listed as your car.

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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ThinkGeek :: Kiwi Bluetooth Android Phone Car Diagnostic Kit

This is the one I keep hearing about..
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