carbonbiped
Member
I was wondering that too !
brianp38dse
Well-Known Member
I believe it works to so extent on v8 and use the torque app on phone and you get live engine data, some one else will know more than me as have a diesel.
Carbonbiped i read your bit about the floods in shepperton, it was fun round that area, but not for the people affected, i helped out at penton park.
Carbonbiped i read your bit about the floods in shepperton, it was fun round that area, but not for the people affected, i helped out at penton park.
carbonbiped
Member
Brianp38dse you are so right !
My good pal lives in the corner house at junction of Desborough Close & Ferry Lane, I went there to help him sand bag the house and ended up being there a week rescuing people and taking supplies in as Ferry Lane & Docket Eddy Lane were flooded to nearly a meter in places (see pics and vids) Police and Water authority said it was to deep and too dangerous to drive those roads ! so we did it ourselves sometimes using the sunroof to get out the RR, it felt really good to help some of those people who were just so grateful to the half dozen Land Rovers Discos and Rangies that came to their assistance ! but there were a few people out puddle jumping and causing a nuisance, normally found to be in a Toyota PICK UP ! Nuff Said
My good pal lives in the corner house at junction of Desborough Close & Ferry Lane, I went there to help him sand bag the house and ended up being there a week rescuing people and taking supplies in as Ferry Lane & Docket Eddy Lane were flooded to nearly a meter in places (see pics and vids) Police and Water authority said it was to deep and too dangerous to drive those roads ! so we did it ourselves sometimes using the sunroof to get out the RR, it felt really good to help some of those people who were just so grateful to the half dozen Land Rovers Discos and Rangies that came to their assistance ! but there were a few people out puddle jumping and causing a nuisance, normally found to be in a Toyota PICK UP ! Nuff Said
brianp38dse
Well-Known Member
Know that area very well, it was not good at all round there, the people i helped were glad of the asistance as they werent get much help.
Won't work on the diesel.
Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
Tell you what, just out of curiosity I'll plug mine in tomorrow and see what happens. I haven't got high hopes though!
stuu
Well-Known Member
You got one and a diesel? Woooop
l use the elm one l leave it in all the time . as the lpg relies on the fuel trims being correct l check mine once a month about 1500 mile and it works great and the mpg never drops and if you dont check it some times a fault code comes up changed the offending item you can tell right away so for a fiver and the free torqe app you will save a fortune as everybody says wont work on diesel tho
Castor
Trainee maniac
Just FYI I've just tried this:
Mini ELM327 V1.5 Car Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Scanner Android Torque Auto Scan Tool | eBay
el cheapo cheapo ebay bluetooth adapter in a 97 4.6 GEMS and a few android/windows 8 phone/PC apps and not a dicky.
It works fine on a little honda / micra / renault.
Not at all on a Volvo.
Mini ELM327 V1.5 Car Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Scanner Android Torque Auto Scan Tool | eBay
el cheapo cheapo ebay bluetooth adapter in a 97 4.6 GEMS and a few android/windows 8 phone/PC apps and not a dicky.
It works fine on a little honda / micra / renault.
Not at all on a Volvo.
Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
You will see a message it will say. "Why you no wrissen glasshopper".
That would be a result!
Yes, I have one and a doozle. Unfortunately I've just remembered I've lent it to someone! I'll try and recover it in the week and see if I get the predicted result. It was Chinese so there's just a chance ...
Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
Mine looks like that. Cannot remember if it is the same one exactly. It works brilliantly on the Vauxhall and the Jag. Will try Rangie when I recover it.
Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
Well, just for completeness I tried it and it says it cannot communicate with the ECU. So, confirmed not compatible as suspected.
I've seen garage diagnostics talk to these M51 engines so it must be possible. Did BMW use to use some ADS protocol? I've got vague memories of K-line and L-line that I'm sure someone could explain. Not that I'm that hassled as the Nanocom does everything and more than I can understand!
stuu
Well-Known Member
Ah bummer just wanted it for a gadget really haha. Not shelling out for a nanocom or any other expensive stuff. Its easier to go to a garage and slip the lad a bottle of wine. Havent got eas and dont plan on having it until a spring breaks. so i dont think i need a fancy computer for now lol
Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
I needed mine when it lost synch and then again when it decided to immobilise itself in town and dump the missus. Hasn't happened since I changed the RF receiver but I don't go far without it!
