MOACC Elm327 WiFi Wirless OBD2 OBD-II Car Diagnostic Reader Scanner Scan Tool Protocols for iPhone iPad iOS PC Android Torque

Summary:This worked fine immediately. You will have to buy an app ($0-$10). There appears to be a number of these that all look alike from manufacturers named LYL, MOACC and others, so I strongly suggest you read all of the best reviews you can find. Print out the setups suggested as you will not have an internet connection to look these up later.Kudos:Other reviewers who did an invaluable service to me and others particularly CladMonitor out of (La Mesa, CA). Funny how CladMonitor bought the same unit only weeks before I did and the SSID information was different for both of our devices. Goes to show that this is likely a generic clone and looking at all good reviews is a wise path.Pros:- Worked with a number of ELM327 supported apps I tried.- Simple setup, plug and go in my experience.- Supports resetting of Engine Light codes (if the app you selected does too)Cons:- Longer device than you think. If you want to keep this connected while you drive to log mileage, etc. a low profile right/left angle cable is a must for most cars or it will keep bumping into your leg. Example: http://www.amazon.com/Profile-Right-Angle-Extension-Ribbon/dp/B00EECXAY8Expected:- No internet connection because it is WIFI and therefore you are connected to a private network between your phone/device and the scanner. Android and PC users can get around this by purchasing a Bluetooth version from another vendor.- Came with a disc that wasn't needed per many other reviewers.- Not all dash board lights will show up in an OBD II reading as bad codes as they are outside of the standard set. Some vendorsI have wanted to experiment with this for some time. For background I have a mid-tier priced OBD II computer that I have used on many of my families cars for years and I'm a technologist who is very comfortable with WIFI technologies. That said, I understood many of the issues that reviewers have posted and knew these were expected if you were a first time user. You will notice that this device from MOACC and one from a manufacturer called LYL appear to be the same and the LYL versions have more reviews. I went with the MOACC one as it was Fulfilled by Amazon and I knew I could easily return it it if it was a dud.All said, there was nothing I had to do. Anyone comfortable with connecting to a WIFI router at a hotel or coffee shop could do this.Here is what I did:Step 1 - I plugged in the device into the OBD II plug (one of my cars has it under the steering wheel, the other under the arm rest. A quick Google search can find yours).Step 2 - I started the car.Step 3 - I opened the WIFI settings section on my iPhone, just the same as if I was at a McDonalds and wanted to connect to their WIFI.Step 4 - Within 30 seconds a network (SSID for the tech folks) called V-Link appeared and I connected to it.Step 5 - I opened the app I bought (DashCommand) and pressed the connect button on the app.In a few seconds the app said I was connected and I could see the RPM, coolant temperature, and other gauges start to work in the app.I also downloaded some of the free OBD II apps and they all worked either automatically or I had to enter in the IP address I saw under the V-Link connection on my phone (192.168.0.10).In short, as this worked well I spent less than $35 total on something that others charge $100-$180 (plus additional costs for add-ons). If I was using this for profit, I could see using one of the higher priced solutions that have had steady growth and provide support. For my needs of trying to keep my family rides going this fit the bill very nicely.

Incredibly handy. Somewhat finicky to set up. The WIFI is slow to become visible after power up, so be sure to give it at least 30-60 seconds before trying to look for it. The SSID isn't anything that I have seen documented, so you need to have your WIFI in scan mode and look for a new SSID.I use DashCommand which works very well. The link between the two is fragile and I find I have to reconnect DashCommand every time I want to read from the device. Not a big deal.I did a ton of research before getting this device. Several companies make a dongle with the 327 chip. From what I could see, most of them are junk. The actual implementation is manufacturer specific - especially network configuration and security. This is the one to get..I use this to clear CEL codes on a Porsche race car with gutted Cats. Does exactly what I want. Tons of useful information i there. Came in handy when I had a CEL on my Dodge diesel truck.But for goodness sake, don't leave it plugged in while you drive around!! There is no security on the device and you don't want to leave your computer controlled car ECU exposed.. Seriously..

I would rate this zero stars if that was an option,I was never able to fully connect to this device. The first few times i tried to scan my car, I could see the wireless SSID and connect briefly, but i was never able to complete a scan with the software on on my iPhone, The wireless connection would just disappear. I would have to start over by removing the device and re-inserting it. Now it it is basically dead. Base on other reviews some of these probably do work, but a high percentage of the are defective,

I wanted to check my 2011 Ford Edge codes. I installed some of the provided software and none of them were able to detect the device in wifi mode. The few programs I installed wanted to use com ports to access the device. After receiving a quarantined message from my anti-virus software I decided to check online for an alternative software package. I then conducted a search for software available online and found that the manufacturer website had some links to software. After using the manufacturer website to find several software packages I found one that finally had a wifi connection method. I was able to connect, but it failed to get any information from the Ford Edge. I would not recommend purchasing this product unless you have some familiarity with ODB II connection devices and software that you can use with it.

Exactly as advertised, connects to iPhone (main reason I got it) with private wireless network per instructions-easy. You need an app to go with this to read the info. I tried a couple but ended up with Engine Link App from iTunes app store ($5) outdoor-apps dot com or ksolutions.org. Confirmed check engine light error codes and was able to easily shop around for repair prices with the info obtained from this unit, also clears the codes creating the check engine light - mine was bright, distracting and really annoying at night - Well worth the money, app provided several nice real-time functions I was not expecting, check it out.

I got this because I have a pesky engine light that pops an error after being stuck sitting with the engine running. After trying a few different apps, I went with DashCommand - OBD-II gauge dashboards, scan tool By Auto Meter Products, Inc. for the IPhone. This app seemed to work best. I did lose the connection once in a great while but it has consistently reported and cleared the error. Pretty happy with it so far.

This interface is supposed to connect via wi-fi to an Apple iPhone. It does. However, the signal drops frequently, and is therefore, not very usable. I've tried to use it while in the seat of my car, about 2 feet from my phone. It sometimes connects to wi-fi, and sometimes it doesn't. And even when it does, it rarely will hold the signal more than a few minutes before it drops the signal, and therefore is useless.