http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/griffin-gets-an-iphone-all-up-in-your-cars-obd-ii-port-with-the/

I think it's pretty awesome out of sheer principle.

1/4/2011 8:11:59 PM

Maybe you should have used the search option first.

1/4/2011 8:18:05 PM

Plx kiwi is 100x cooler.

1/4/2011 8:25:53 PM

^^ Maybe you should fin something that makes you happy in life.

1/4/2011 8:35:41 PM

Did you check out the kiwi? Real time engine stats data logging and code reader.

1/4/2011 8:41:14 PM

I did that's why I don't have to rely on a phone for everything.



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1/4/2011 8:44:02 PM

^ well played sir.

1/4/2011 8:55:56 PM

In all honesty its cool to do this shit with any smartphone

1/4/2011 9:02:34 PM

I did this with a palm pilot something like 8 years ago.

1/5/2011 8:25:11 AM

Too bad you have to use an iphone

1/5/2011 1:51:37 PM

I own the Kiwi PLX. This griffin dongle is about 30% cheaper.

Doubt they're interchangeable though.

The Kiwi has the advantage though, because you can add on other serial sensors for non ODB-II data (like a MAF sensor) and still transmit to the applications.

The Kiwi is supported by their desktop software, as well as at least two different iPhone apps (I use Rev), and I'm sure theres an android app out now too.

1/5/2011 7:50:27 PM

I threw an engine code about 8 months ago in the Lotus.

Pulled up Rev, which tells me the code is a fuel ventalization leak (aka gas cap not on properly), which is how I found out some douchebag stole my gas cap. Replaced the cap, used Rev to clear the code, and car is back to normal.

It works really damn well. Also great as a lap timer and data recorder on HPDE days.

1/5/2011 7:52:37 PM

Quote :

"for non ODB-II data (like a MAF sensor) "

MAF in grams/sec is a standard OBD II parameter on MAF sensor quipped vehicles.

1/5/2011 10:24:59 PM

But only for vehicles that have stock/factory forced induction systems right?

1/6/2011 12:02:43 AM

Not usually hell mustangs have used mafs and have shown mass airflow in the ecu forever.

1/6/2011 6:54:05 AM

If it's OBD II and the engine load calculations are based on an airflow sensor then it will report airflow in grams/sec. As sumfoo1 pointed out, you can see that if you plug in a universal scanner to a 90s Mustang. If it's OBD II and the engine load calculations are based only on manifold absolute pressure, the computer will report it in units of kPA. OBD II 90s Hondas and some GM trucks are good examples of that.

1/6/2011 10:49:05 AM

Quote :

" Also great as a lap timer and data recorder on HPDE days."

what hpdes are you going to where they allow timing devices in the cars?

1/6/2011 10:55:27 AM

Does anyone have this? Does it read check engine codes? Does it only give a generic code? Any other dongles they recommend over this for iPhone, any specific apps?

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3/24/2014 2:52:34 PM

I'd like to add one more question.

What apps do you use to get manufacturer specific OBD codes?

3/25/2014 3:45:49 PM

you can get a regular code reader for less money

many of them will tell you what the code is in addition to the code number. if it doesn't, you can use the book that comes with it or an app called The Internet.

3/25/2014 6:21:51 PM

i get that, and I"m familiar with "the internet." My question is based on would a generic code reader still be able to pull manufacturer codes.

3/25/2014 7:37:02 PM

my generic scanner will read P1 (manufacturer-specific) codes. i think all of them will.

3/25/2014 8:04:33 PM

So are you just trying to read codes, or do you need to log diagnostic data? Coolant temperature, spark timing, etc

3/25/2014 8:57:14 PM

Just read codes

3/25/2014 9:55:43 PM

Just get a scanguage and leave it mounted in your car

3/26/2014 8:58:10 AM