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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #15 on: 22 April 2013, 22:58:44 »
Quote from: horsecow on 22 April 2013, 22:18:13
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What would I need to connect this to the motor then? I have the phone and can get the app, what else would be needed??
A Bluetooth ELM327 code reader gubbins. Sounds like the one Andy H has works, the cheap Chinese vgate device I have doesn't seem to connect but works with Torque.

Any suggestions as to where I would get one of these and a rough idea of cost?

just short of 600 of them on ebay !!  search ebay for "bluetooth elm327"
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #16 on: 23 April 2013, 00:17:59 »
Quote from: Entwood on 22 April 2013, 22:58:44
Quote from: horsecow on 22 April 2013, 22:18:13
Quote from: CaptainZok on 22 April 2013, 22:16:46
Quote from: horsecow on 22 April 2013, 22:02:00
What would I need to connect this to the motor then? I have the phone and can get the app, what else would be needed??
A Bluetooth ELM327 code reader gubbins. Sounds like the one Andy H has works, the cheap Chinese vgate device I have doesn't seem to connect but works with Torque.

Any suggestions as to where I would get one of these and a rough idea of cost?

just short of 600 of them on ebay !!  search ebay for "bluetooth elm327"
Think mine was about five of the Queens English pounds from China via the bay of fleas but as I say Scan My Opel doesn't speak this particular dialect of Chinese OBD2 but Torque does.
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #17 on: 23 April 2013, 10:44:10 »
Ta muchely!!
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #18 on: 29 April 2013, 19:52:21 »
ScanMyOpel issued an update today.

It now connects to the autobox ECU (as well as the engine ECU).

It appears to be work in progress, the live data tab has headings for engine ECU values (with rubbish data on display). The other data screens look plausible so I will keep it on my phone & await further updates.
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #19 on: 29 April 2013, 20:08:03 »
Can someone explain this to me... I am a complete retard with computers, phones and tech in general.

What do I need to use this?
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #20 on: 29 April 2013, 20:41:16 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 29 April 2013, 20:08:03
Can someone explain this to me... I am a complete retard with computers, phones and tech in general.

What do I need to use this?
Android phone and a Bluetooth ELM327 reader.
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #21 on: 29 April 2013, 20:42:54 »
Quote from: CaptainZok on 23 April 2013, 00:17:59
Quote from: Entwood on 22 April 2013, 22:58:44
Quote from: horsecow on 22 April 2013, 22:18:13
Quote from: CaptainZok on 22 April 2013, 22:16:46
Quote from: horsecow on 22 April 2013, 22:02:00
What would I need to connect this to the motor then? I have the phone and can get the app, what else would be needed??
A Bluetooth ELM327 code reader gubbins. Sounds like the one Andy H has works, the cheap Chinese vgate device I have doesn't seem to connect but works with Torque.

Any suggestions as to where I would get one of these and a rough idea of cost?

just short of 600 of them on ebay !!  search ebay for "bluetooth elm327"
Think mine was about five of the Queens English pounds from China via the bay of fleas but as I say Scan My Opel doesn't speak this particular dialect of Chinese OBD2 but Torque does.
And to add to the confusion SMO won't connect on my phone but works fine if I run it on my tablet. Weird.
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #22 on: 29 April 2013, 20:46:19 »
Quote from: CaptainZok on 29 April 2013, 20:41:16
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 29 April 2013, 20:08:03
Can someone explain this to me... I am a complete retard with computers, phones and tech in general.

What do I need to use this?
Android phone and a Bluetooth ELM327 reader.

Whats an android phone? And i'm not joking  :-[ ::) :D
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #23 on: 29 April 2013, 20:52:11 »
OBD2 Bluetooth adapter



Android phones (these are Samsung Galaxys) HTC and many others also make Android phones

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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #24 on: 29 April 2013, 20:54:27 »
Cheers mate. as you can imagine I don't have either  :-[ :-[ :-[
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #25 on: 04 May 2013, 16:00:43 »
Quote from: Andy H on 29 April 2013, 19:52:21
ScanMyOpel issued an update today.

It now connects to the autobox ECU (as well as the engine ECU).

It appears to be work in progress, the live data tab has headings for engine ECU values (with rubbish data on display). The other data screens look plausible so I will keep it on my phone & await further updates.
Another update yesterday and a bugfix this morning.
SMO now lists engine, AT (automatic transmission) and ABS as being available.

AT is partially working, ABS doesn't connect at the moment. If the developer carries on adding features it should be really useful in a few weeks time...........

Live data for gearbox and ABS would allow mere mortals to diagnose dirty selector switches and faulty wheel sensors :y
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #26 on: 10 May 2013, 18:39:51 »
SMO has just updated and woo hoo it now connects to my phone. Engine and Transmission are working but ABS fails to connect so it you have tried it and it failed may be worth giving it another go.
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #27 on: 10 May 2013, 20:32:13 »
Quote from: CaptainZok on 10 May 2013, 18:39:51
SMO has just updated and woo hoo it now connects to my phone. Engine and Transmission are working but ABS fails to connect so it you have tried it and it failed may be worth giving it another go.
I tried it this morning after seeing that the changes included a fix for the failed connection problem with ABS and a fix to allow it to work with cheap Chinese ELM327 clones.

The ABS connection fix hasn't worked  :( nice to know that the ELM327 comms timing fix has worked though :y

The other change I noticed was that the gearbox live data has meaningful headings and data now :y
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #28 on: 19 May 2013, 22:19:55 »
Updates are coming through almost daily :)

The ABS section hasn't worked for me yet though  :(

The website has this to say
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Since in ELM 327 is used only pin 7, you may not get connected to other modules, which are connected to other pins in the OBD plug. In order to benefit all features of ScanMyOpel application, please connect together pins 7, 3 and 12 in the ELM327 adapter.
I am tempted to try linking the pins as suggested but I won't do it unless/until I can confirm what pins 3 & 12 connect to.
I have tried deciphering the Haynes wiring diagram, I know that I am looking for X13 but I cannot find it in the diagrams :-\
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Re: ScanMy Opel App
« Reply #29 on: 19 May 2013, 22:25:48 »
Just tried it today and guess what, no bloody different. :(
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