Android Phone Fault Reader?

PicassoPigeon · Unread post by **PicassoPigeon** » 19 Mar 2011, 09:37

Does anybody know if its possible to connect an android based phone to a Picasso and read fault codes or any other information?

I have a HTC Desire and have seen some apps for reading codes and other information but they say you need a cable to connect from car to phone, any ideas?

Thanks.

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 19 Mar 2011, 09:45

Dead cert, it'll be a generic OBD-II diagnostic app.

You can buy bluetooth OBD-II connectors and download software (legal and cracked) to suit - haven't seen a specific set of phone apps, though.

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 19 Mar 2011, 10:05

Best thing I can do is post this link

http://www.dervhead.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=9954

It probably won't work on your Picaso as it won't be OBD II compliant.

PicassoPigeon · Unread post by **PicassoPigeon** » 19 Mar 2011, 20:21

Thanks guys.

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 20 Mar 2011, 04:38

addo wrote:haven't seen a specific set of phone apps, though.

There's a bunch of apps in the Android store which work with bluetooth adapters. Some are a bit too complicated but there is one called Torque (both a free and paid version) which looks OK.

RoadkillUK · Unread post by **RoadkillUK** » 22 Mar 2011, 17:13

I have torque on my Android (Desire HD) and a bluetooth OBD-II device from http://tiny.cc/OBD2, it connects fine and sends info so works a treat, I've not had any errors with my Xantia but I'm sure if you have any, it will read them.

Dealextreme is a good website but full of things you don't really need, delivery is FREE from Hong Kong (no minimum) but delivery times can be up to 3 weeks.

Hope that helps, Lee.

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 22 Mar 2011, 19:09

RoadkillUK wrote:... I've not had any errors with my Xantia but I'm sure if you have any, it will read them.

This is extremely interesting.

Can you confirm that your Xantia, which is not OBD II compliant, is working with the Bluetooth OBD II reader?

RoadkillUK · Unread post by **RoadkillUK** » 22 Mar 2011, 20:43

Paul-R wrote:
RoadkillUK wrote:... I've not had any errors with my Xantia but I'm sure if you have any, it will read them.
This is extremely interesting.

Can you confirm that your Xantia, which is not OBD II compliant, is working with the Bluetooth OBD II reader?

Yes, it takes a few seconds to connect but when it does, it's fine. I wasn't aware it wasn't OBD-II compliant.

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 22 Mar 2011, 23:39

Ah, what year is it? And is it petrol?

Being a diesel person I just assume everyone drives diesel as it's the thinking driver's choice!

RoadkillUK · Unread post by **RoadkillUK** » 22 Mar 2011, 23:59

Paul-R wrote:Ah, what year is it? And is it petrol?

Being a diesel person I just assume everyone drives diesel as it's the thinking driver's choice!

It is an X (2000) HDI 90 Diesel SX

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 23 Mar 2011, 09:52

Then that isn't OBD II compliant.

Interesting... If I had a smartphone I might think of getting one to play with on both our cars.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 23 Mar 2011, 15:13

Yes it is...ALL S2 Xantias ARE OBD 2 ...Part of the face lift modification.. Who told you they werent??

Its only S1 Xantias to 1997 that are NOT ODB 2...

Ive a Lexia with connectors for Both S1 and S2 ...

PAul

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 23 Mar 2011, 19:06

Just because they have the OBD type connector doesn't mean that it's OBD II compliant.

My 2001 Xsara is in exactly that situation** and I think my 2003 C5 is as well. It's only 2004 on that diesels HAVE to be compliant. Citroen were never in the vanguard to be compliant so I'm surprised that an S2 Xantia is compliant when it's successor wasn't.

**I tried to use a modified Elm 327 but failed to get the connection recognised.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 23 Mar 2011, 19:07

Ok Fair enough... I thought it was down to the connector type...

I must stand corrected then...

Paul

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 23 Mar 2011, 19:22

Some months ago, I plugged a Lexia into a Xsara that'd been "diagnosed" by a Citroën specialist.

Clearly they'd been using a generic OBD-II protocol as the log was full of "illegal" operations and actual faults read were vastly different in code number and type, than the data furnished by these roosters.