Code Scanner.
#3
This one:
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...0358979&sr=8-2
Cheap, got it on sale for $20 a while back, and works great. If you're a mechanic and need fancy datalogging you'll need something more but just to read and clear codes and check overall systems its all I've needed.
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...0358979&sr=8-2
Cheap, got it on sale for $20 a while back, and works great. If you're a mechanic and need fancy datalogging you'll need something more but just to read and clear codes and check overall systems its all I've needed.
#4
I use a Bluetooth OBDII scanner I got off Ebay for $25. I use that in conjunction with my android based "Torque" program. It's awesome. Will read codes, reset codes, give you vital engine parameters, etc.
#6
Thanks for the info. I want to order it as soon as you let me know the item!
#7
Personally, I won't buy any of those readers anymore. With the purchase of an app, and a wireless adapter (Bluetooth) you have all the functionality plus some of one of those code readers.
I use Torque, it runs on Android:
It's about $5 and works on most cars depending on your adapter. Personally I have one of the $35 ebay adapters and it has worked on most of the ODBII cars I have come across. I do have problems with some 96-99 maxes. The $100 PLX or Kiwi adapters are supposed to work better though.
If you are on iOS platform (iPhone, iTouch, iPad) Dynolicious is supposed to be a pretty good app. I have no experience with it though.
I use Torque, it runs on Android:
It's about $5 and works on most cars depending on your adapter. Personally I have one of the $35 ebay adapters and it has worked on most of the ODBII cars I have come across. I do have problems with some 96-99 maxes. The $100 PLX or Kiwi adapters are supposed to work better though.
If you are on iOS platform (iPhone, iTouch, iPad) Dynolicious is supposed to be a pretty good app. I have no experience with it though.
#8
Can you link me to the one you got? The Bluetooth I mean. I can use the logging feature. Yesterday my motor got reallly rough for a few seconds followed by a flashing CEL. It went away and began running fine after a few miles. Just got back from Advance and the car had no stored codes.
Thanks for the info. I want to order it as soon as you let me know the item!
Thanks for the info. I want to order it as soon as you let me know the item!
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
And the free one if you want to try before you buy:
https://market.android.com/details?i...from_developer
#9
Can you link me to the one you got? The Bluetooth I mean. I can use the logging feature. Yesterday my motor got reallly rough for a few seconds followed by a flashing CEL. It went away and began running fine after a few miles. Just got back from Advance and the car had no stored codes.
Thanks for the info. I want to order it as soon as you let me know the item!
Thanks for the info. I want to order it as soon as you let me know the item!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ELM32...spagenameZWDVW
#11
You need to either search for your answer (Its that big button at the top that says SEARCH) or start off at http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...on-thread.html
#13
Does the purchased Torque offer more codes than the free one? Most all the time, if I get a SEL, Torque states there are no codes to read, yet...
...I have a Palm w/Auterra Dyno-Scan adapter and it reads way more codes.
I have the eBay BT adapter + HTC Eris + Torque FREE. Not too happy w/it.
My goal was to get the phone app working and sell the Palm Auterra Dyno-Scan set-up. But no plans to until I feel confident that the BT + TORQUE app actually works.
...I have a Palm w/Auterra Dyno-Scan adapter and it reads way more codes.
I have the eBay BT adapter + HTC Eris + Torque FREE. Not too happy w/it.
My goal was to get the phone app working and sell the Palm Auterra Dyno-Scan set-up. But no plans to until I feel confident that the BT + TORQUE app actually works.
#14
I would say the paid versions will always be better. I have read good things on Torque but I won't be getting it till I get my HTC to replace my crap Captivate with in a few weeks. Gonna pick up on of those bluetooth adapters from ebay as well.
#18
Does the purchased Torque offer more codes than the free one? Most all the time, if I get a SEL, Torque states there are no codes to read, yet...
...I have a Palm w/Auterra Dyno-Scan adapter and it reads way more codes.
I have the eBay BT adapter + HTC Eris + Torque FREE. Not too happy w/it.
My goal was to get the phone app working and sell the Palm Auterra Dyno-Scan set-up. But no plans to until I feel confident that the BT + TORQUE app actually works.
...I have a Palm w/Auterra Dyno-Scan adapter and it reads way more codes.
I have the eBay BT adapter + HTC Eris + Torque FREE. Not too happy w/it.
My goal was to get the phone app working and sell the Palm Auterra Dyno-Scan set-up. But no plans to until I feel confident that the BT + TORQUE app actually works.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?rt=nc&LH...=p3286.c0.m283
BTW the Blue and Orange/Blue ones are all the same as long as they have the same revision. These are the cheapest way to get into this but the reliability isn't always the best.
#19
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#21
I read reviews on the ELM357 on amazon and several people state it loses connection every minute or so. If you were to simply use this app to read codes that it no big deal. However if you are interested in using the constant real time info the PLX version would be better.
#22
I read reviews on the ELM357 on amazon and several people state it loses connection every minute or so. If you were to simply use this app to read codes that it no big deal. However if you are interested in using the constant real time info the PLX version would be better.
I bought a ELM327 and used it for hours on end in both my Nissans with no problems in connectivity and works perfect in real time.
#23
ELM327 is ELM327 - Hard to tell which are made where and if they are true ELM327 chips or not w/o it specifically stating in the descriptions...
I believe that is a typo. ELM357 is incorrect...
Last edited by nismopc; 07-12-2011 at 10:41 AM.
#24
I have this one...
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-ELM-...0492327&sr=8-1
and yes it does seem to disconnect quite frequently.
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-ELM-...0492327&sr=8-1
and yes it does seem to disconnect quite frequently.
#26
I have this one...
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-ELM-...0492327&sr=8-1
and yes it does seem to disconnect quite frequently.
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-ELM-...0492327&sr=8-1
and yes it does seem to disconnect quite frequently.
BTW here is a comparison of the different adapters that are available: http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Bluetooth_Adapters
#29
#30
Sure PLX has a nice rundown of iPhone apps: http://www.plxkiwi.com/kiwiwifi/software.html
Now, if only Aaron or Cattman had something like this!
#31
Thank you sir. I'll look into it. But, is this the only one though? Honestly, in my personal experience, PLX is crap...maybe just their wideband systems, but had two and neither worked well. Thier customer service was even worse.
Now, if only Aaron or Cattman had something like this!
Now, if only Aaron or Cattman had something like this!
#32
#33
Hey All,
I'm looking for a bluetooth dongle that works with both a computer (Win7 64-bit) and android device. Someone pointed out the ELM327 devices, and I came across this one.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1GYS7I...R1GYS7IRB8N4EN
However, if you look at the reviews, it sounds like this doesn't work well with our Maxima's, and that there may be a "bug" in the ECU of the 2001-2002? Can anyone shed some light on this?
I'm looking for a bluetooth dongle that works with both a computer (Win7 64-bit) and android device. Someone pointed out the ELM327 devices, and I came across this one.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1GYS7I...R1GYS7IRB8N4EN
However, if you look at the reviews, it sounds like this doesn't work well with our Maxima's, and that there may be a "bug" in the ECU of the 2001-2002? Can anyone shed some light on this?
Originally Posted by from Amazon Review
My unit works until you try to read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes, then it throws errors like crazy. I did finally get it to work by putting Torque in the Fast Mode. It still gave errors, but I was able to reset the MIL after numerous attempts. According to Torque's author, the 2001-2 Nissan ECUs have a bug, but dealing with a faulty adapter only exacerbates the problem.
#34
This one:
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...0358979&sr=8-2
Cheap, got it on sale for $20 a while back, and works great. If you're a mechanic and need fancy datalogging you'll need something more but just to read and clear codes and check overall systems its all I've needed.
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...0358979&sr=8-2
Cheap, got it on sale for $20 a while back, and works great. If you're a mechanic and need fancy datalogging you'll need something more but just to read and clear codes and check overall systems its all I've needed.
http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...er-review.html
#36
Hello. Im Doug from Australia. Im curious about the Auterra Dyno Scan. The Dyno Scan dosent seem to be able to retrieve many if any trouble codes at all.(Maxima A33, 2001.). Does the computer software offer more capability, or are there simply no codes there. Thankyou.
#38
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290668240072
That's the guy I bought my BT Elm327 from, and it works fine. I paid $21 for it, but he has a sale for $18 right now.
+$5 for the Torque app
That's the guy I bought my BT Elm327 from, and it works fine. I paid $21 for it, but he has a sale for $18 right now.
+$5 for the Torque app
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