I have the car scanner pro. But does not connect with my Honda Fit..The app site says Car scanner pro supports Can Bus. But my car is not on the list. I recently purchased and it connects. But not entirely satisfied with the features. So can someone else recommenced another blue scanner app.

 

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A basic OBDII to BT dongle and the Torque app (free or pay) works really well

 

I agree with you, the Torque app (Pro version is $7) is great. Use with a Bluetooth OBDII dongle such as this one (less than $5)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14548154998...3ABFBM2oLXzL9j

LIVE engine ECU data, customizable screens/gauges, live code scans. When pairing Bluetooth, mine uses 1234 as the pairing code (some ppl can't figure this out, but works fine once set up)

 

I purchased this scan tool a while back and have used it several times on my 2011 Fit and another 2011 Honda. I have also used the cheap ELM chip bluetooth dongles along with Torque Pro android app. For basic code scanning and CEL light reset, Torque Pro with the generic ELM dongles should be fine. But if you want some advance features, this LAUNCH Creader Elite for Honda can do a lot more: TPMS light reset, programming the key immobilizer, access the ECU and main module to activate and test components. This was the reader I bought but I paid around $73 when there was a eBay discount and was selling at a lower price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/195892478707
It comes in various car manufactures but this one is Honda specific and will interface with Honda special features. The unit includes a lifetime subscription for updates. It can read OBD codes for non-Honda cars.
Alternate link on Amazon:
A Honda dealership technician demo:

 

I tried the Launch scanner was disappointed that it did not have more features. The interface is klunky as well. I just my CarScaner pro would work with my Honda fit. CarScanner pro has more functions than just about any of the low end OBD2 scanners.

 

I tried Torque pro with ELM bluetooth dongle. But does not want to connect with my fit. Also tried it with ScanXL. The Bluedriver blue tooth device was the only one that would work with my Honda fit.

 

When pairing Bluetooth, enter 1234 as the pairing code for the ELM OBD2 dongle. Allow Torque to finish linking the app, enter your car data in settings and you're ready to go

 

Also tried using ScanXL with a USB OBD2 cable. Tried using ELM OBD2 and Win11 will not make a bluetooth connection

 

I'm looking for one to do the throttle reset. What's the most cost effective tool for this? I can visit the dealer but I'd probably cover the cost of a tool in two visits.

 

im using the one from atoto which pairs up with my s8 premium head unit. Can be used as a scanner, has data logging and also gives you sensor outputs in the form of gauges as an added bonus

 

Hello All,

I'm toying with the idea of getting a bluetooth OBD scanner and probably using the OBD Fusion app over the Torque pro. I have heard Torque is very popular but apparently the developer isn't updating it much if at all lately. My main intention is to monitor several outputs while driving and leave the OBD unit plugged in all the time.
This brings me to a couple questions I'm hoping some of you might have an opinion or knowledge on.

1) Do the bluetooth OBD scanners draw much current, if any, while idle. In other words, is there much of a risk of draining the battery if the car sits for a few days? I'm guessing the unit is essentially powered down when the car isn't running but I don't know for certain.

2) What might be some of the more important sensors or outputs to monitor?
The main one I am interested in is coolant temperature, (or engine temp?) as it sort of stumps me why Honda didn't include a temp gauge in the Fit. I haven't gotten the app yet so haven't had a chance to fiddle with it but it might also be nice to be able to monitor if the cooling fans are on or off. But beyond that, what might be useful to identify an issue before it becomes a big problem? I'm thinking maybe transmission temp, oil pressure, things like that. I see lots of demos of MAP sensors, fuel trims, that sort of thing but I'm not sure I'd really be able to interpret the data to be useful to me.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

Based on the one YouTube source that I have consulted (okay, maybe two):

BlueDriver $100

Innova 5160 RS $300

Autel $4,000-$5,000

I still have not made a purchase.

 

I'm thinking of going an entirely different route,

Veepeak mini bluetooth - Amazon $14
OBD Fusion paid app - Google Play Store $5
APPS2Car Sturdy CD Slot Phone Mount - Amazon $10

 

Well, I went with the above set up and am pretty happy with it so far.
One thing to note is an LED is illuminated while the Veepeak is plugged into the OBD port and car is off so there is at least a miniscule power drain - I have no idea how much.
Anyhow I've been playing around a lot and I must say it's very configurable, (at least the dashboard) and one change all manner of gauges and dials, colors, fonts etc etc
Here's the main screen I intend to keep on:



Anyhow, the intake air temp is really sort of useless to me - though I do like the battery voltage. Does anyone have any other suggestions just to replace that one? Thinking MAS air flow, or maybe Cat Temp (Bank B1, S1), or perhaps something like remaining fuel, or remaining distance to drive? Or would an EGS error rate be useful or a fuel trim? Problem is a lot of the ones available I know little about. Just looking for something that might give me a heads up that something's not right.

 

I'd like to see instantaneous mpg instead of the intake temp.

 

Thanks for the input TnTkr. I actually did try that one but it was extremely erratic. I think I even saw it jump up to well over 200mpg on one quick downhill so not much value for me with the setup I have. Additionally my 09 base fit already has a visible bar graph for this which seems to work sufficiently. I might add the calculated distance to empty though, that could be useful.

Otherwise I decided to take it upon myself to start learning about what some of these sensors do or imply, decent starting article here:
​​​​​​https://www.motor.com/magazine-summa...ta-march-2005/

I also was searching through the downloadable shop manual, (Awesome and thank you to who ever is responsible for that) and I THNK? I got the expected values for the MAF at 4.7 to 5.7 grams/second. I have to convert this though for the scanner app I have which only seems to use pounds/minute. So kind of neat in that I can set up warnings, (The gauge will change color) if below 0.622 or above 0.754 lb/min (I think)

Not that anyone cares, LOL but I will probably also ditch the clock and add 2 additional smaller gauges below the coolant temp. I can add additional pages but I don't want to get in the habit of scrolling between pages while driving so I'm trying to configure the "best" one screen .......

 

I recommend trying TORQUE Lite for Android or Dash for iOS. Both are highly rated and compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including Honda Fit. They offer extensive features and are user-friendly.

 

I couldn't seem to find an installable Torque Lite, makes me think they might have discontinued it. I can find it in a search, but it shows as unavailable for any of my devices. Torque Pro does show up ...

Otherwise, as far as leaving a bluetooth scanner plugged in, this is what I found on Veepeak's website - it might only apply to their units but I'd assume it's pretty generic advice

 

Extreme high mpg on downhill sounds right, because injection is completely cut off in engine braking situations. Personally I find the bar graph virtually useless due to poor resolution i.e. small number of bar blocks. For example you cannot see the difference if A/C is on or off.

But we all have different preferences and needs, so it's good to have configurability.