OBD2 Scanner/App & more

[Braingasim]

Ok thanks for the info. So it shows the hybrid battery status and all the cells to the battery? I didn't see any description on the app that is does that.

[komichal]

Are you sure that the OBD2 will show this? I do not think so. AFAIK it is only about engine - if you need to read all other details about AC, battery etc then you need Toyota TechStream software (and hardware).

The original is quite expensive, however I bought some Chinese clone from e-bay for 40 USD and it really does what is needed. Just make sure it supports your vehicle because the cheap eBay deals are usually not working with the latest car models.

[Yamidan]

Originally Posted by Braingasim

Ok thanks for the info. So it shows the hybrid battery status and all the cells to the battery? I didn't see any description on the app that is does that.

I'm not too sure. Mine isn't hybrid. It may find the module as when it boots up it lets me scroll through and see available computers in the car but your best bet would be to download the free/lite version of the app and buy a $5 ELM dongle from ebay to test.

[Braingasim]

Originally Posted by Yamidan

...and buy a $5 ELM dongle from ebay to test.

Are you talking about the one I spoke about in the original post I made? Does it have to be Foseal or can it be a different name? From what I gather, they all look identical on the outside. Not sure about performance.

[Yamidan]

Originally Posted by Braingasim

Are you talking about the one I spoke about in the original post I made? Does it have to be Foseal or can it be a different name? From what I gather, they all look identical on the outside. Not sure about performance.

ELM327 is the chip/connector/firmware assembly that a huge amount of OBD readers use to communicate with your car. Search ELM327 wifi on ebay, pick a cheap one with decent seller feedback and go from there.