Torque Android app?

Hawker · Jan 11, 2012

anyone try this? I've been looking into it, and by using a bluethooth obd2 key, you can monitor up to 6 things at once, as well as gps, data logging, etc. seems to be similar to dasdaq, only it uses a smartphone to display everything.

http://torque-bhp.com/

http://torque-bhp.com/software/torque-android-obd2-adapters/

oh3 6oh · Jan 11, 2012

Never tried it. Its got really good reviews on the market tho. I might have to try it

Hawker · Jan 11, 2012

I'm almost thinking a smaller tablet with it would be ideal

Lubbockguy1979 · Jan 11, 2012

Isn't there a app like that for ipods and I phones? I have a I touch that I refuse to use for music that would be a perfect candidate

InnovativeDiesel · Jan 12, 2012

I'd make sure it supports Fords extended PID's, so you'll probably only view generic obd2 data. Kind of boring and useless, if so.

There's an Android app in process for the iTSX. It's a monitor, read/clear codes, as well as a programmer. It works with the iPhone/iPad/iTouch now.

The Superchips Vivid supports Android now, but doesn't support iPhone.

Even if you don't use the tuning, the other functionality may be better on a Ford specific device than a generic version.

nitrogen here 2 · Jan 14, 2012

i picked the ELM327 dongle, and downloaded the free version of torque(paid version after payday) even the free version had an option of using specific PIDS, but suggested not using it unless you knew what you were doing

Apcdiesel · Jan 15, 2012

DOES IS DATA LOG ICP FICM VOLTAGE etc?

KPSquared · Jan 15, 2012

Didn't think it worked on Ford's stuff, but I haven't played with it much. As for my other OBDII vehicles. . . it's freakin awesome!

I do wish someone would make an iPhone/Android app that would data log etc. AE needs to get their crap together. Who the hell has a Palm anymore? The 2000's are over. . . time to wake up and smell technology. It would be so awesome to do all that AE has to offer through my Android.

bad12jr · Jan 15, 2012

It will work and read. The elm327 is junk. Slow data stream makes it glitch. Will read most 6.0 sensors and they are pre loaded into the software. Cool useful app and will read Cel.

bad12jr · Jan 15, 2012

Oh yea and the data logging I haven't played with much due to the junk dongle but the capability is there.

KPSquared · Jan 15, 2012

So, what's a good dongle if I want to use this on my 7.3? Or will it work?

Will it read icp and hpop pressure or no?

03international · Jan 15, 2012

isnt the itsx like $450?

bad12jr · Jan 15, 2012

It will read icp and dc. From what I found the dongles that the creator recommends on his site is supposed to work great on the fords bus systems. Atleast what I've seen. The cheap one just can't keep up with the truck.

http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Bluetooth_Adapters

I've read good reviews on the kiwi. We use the J1850 which as you can see on the link causes an issue in the elm327.

indiana lineman · Jan 17, 2012

I looked into this some and it seemed that for the good quality cord and the fee to download the app. was a little to much for me. When it got to the point that a little more money would get you a monitor anyway. Then again you're tieing up your phone to read the truck OBD. (As if big brother is gonna let you use it while driving anyway.)

nitrogen here 2 · Jan 18, 2012

let me see now download fee 3-4 bucks,elm dongle(not great but ok) 25 bucks, so total under 30.00 doesn't seem like a bad place to start. tying up my phone???? i can still make and receive calls at the same time, my phone is locked down in a docking station, so its almost like a monitor. ultimately i want to get AE but for quick checks this works ok

Hawker · Jan 18, 2012

after adding it all up and getting the most bang for your buck, it almost sounds like a cts is a better option. If you end up going with a good dongle, thats $100. if you end up finding a decent 7" tablet, or an ipod touch thats another $200-$300. to me, it's not worth tieing up my phone, i seem to be on it almost all day. the cts seems a cleaner setup.

if you were diagnosing a couple different cars a day, i could see it come in handy.

KPSquared · Jan 18, 2012

If I'm on my phone in the truck, I'm on bluetooth anyway so who cares if it's running torque at the same time? Or will it only pair with one device at a time?

nitrogen here 2 · Jan 19, 2012

i know my phone will only pair with one device at a time. #1 i don't need to run torque 24/7, #2 my dock station automatically turns on speaker phone. as far as buying a tablet.... if you already have the tablet for other use all you are spending is whatever the dongle runs you. if I am on my phone that much(bluetooth or not) I can only assume I need to get off the D**** phone and drive. sorry you ain't rerally that important that most of those phone calls can't wait a couple minutes.

indiana lineman · Jan 19, 2012

To each his own. I don't have a dock in my truck to set my phone in (could be handy, but I'm fine without it). I wouldn't want to go with any marginal equipment when it comes to my truck (or the 6.0 for that matter). If that's the route a person wants to go with, best of luck to ya.