OBD (On-board diagnostics) for Indian Cars

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 29th June 2011, 10:35

Legislation is the main criteria which determines the OBD. Domestic Scorpios and all other CRDe are OBD I.

Spike

BlackRaven · 29th June 2011, 14:44

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Legislation is the main criteria which determines the OBD. Domestic Scorpios and all other CRDe are OBD I.

Spike

Going by your quote, is it fair to speculate that the export Thar's/Scorpios may be having OBD II? If Yes, would the ECU's also be different. The question is just out of curiosity. Am not asking for those here. I am happy with Thar the way it is except for A/C.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 29th June 2011, 15:53

Blackraven, all export vehicles do not have OBD II. AFAIK, only 1 vehicle has OBD II and that is specifically developed for a particular market. Hope you got the drift.

Spike

dhanushs · 29th June 2011, 18:32

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Attached more useful info on OBD's

I guess that explains why most truck/drivers in the US use OBD scanners.

Spike, other than scanning and clearing error codes, can the OBD2 port be used for anything else?. Like slightly tuning the ECM?. Of course, with proper equipment.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 30th June 2011, 08:33

^^ Yes, why not? OBD is the link between ECU and Engine, so IMHO must be doable with proper equipment.

Spike

Kimified · 9th July 2011, 23:06

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Originally Posted by archat68

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Ebay.com item no. 300511375540. approx. 18$ with shipping. I paid extra 3$ for shipping through registered airmail. So that comes to 21$ shipped through registered airmail.

Just ordered one. Thanks a lot for the info. Cost me 780 INR only. Hope to get it soon. Since i have not seen people using it on the i20 here, I'll report if it works when i get it. Hope it does

archat68 · 9th July 2011, 23:15

^^ It'll work on i20 - don't worry.
It's the freaking Marutis that gives all sort of problem!!

keyur · 10th July 2011, 02:09

Hi, Where in the Chevy Optra Diesel is the OBD II port located?

Also, can these china knockoffs cause damage to the ECU or any other component of the car?

Also, I have seen some advts. from Chinese manufacturers for the exact model which Kim has purchased. If we can get together and purchase in bulk, we could get a good deal (better quality same price), as well as get some kind of warranty / returns policy. What say?

archat68 · 10th July 2011, 11:45

The ELM327 that I purchased off ebay stopped working in just two days. It doesn't connect to any BT device anymore :( .

mayankk · 10th July 2011, 12:07

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Originally Posted by archat68

The ELM327 that I purchased off ebay stopped working in just two days. It doesn't connect to any BT device anymore :( .

thats why got the wired elm327.

Doe sthe device not show up at all when searching?
or does it just not connect?

archat68 · 10th July 2011, 12:10

Doesn't show up while searching.

nma83 · 23rd July 2011, 18:57

Got the ELM327 bluetooth adapter + Torque on Android working with Getz Prime 1.1. The OBD 2 port is located vertically above the accelerator pedal facing downwards. I was able to see lots of sensors marked as available in Torque.
The only small irritation is that the indicator LEDs on the adaptor are hidden from view and are difficult to see.
I got the $23 adapter from Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Worldwide Free Shipping - DealExtreme.
Will update with details after I play with it a little more.

bharatbs · 27th July 2011, 01:11

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Originally Posted by archat68

The ELM327 that I purchased off ebay stopped working in just two days. It doesn't connect to any BT device anymore :( .

Archat I am loooking for an OBD scanner that will help trouble shoot codes and can also connect via bluetooth to a PC or touschscreen headunit

any idea which product I should look at?

Does ELM327 ofhelp in trouble shooting codes and enabling and disbaling functions on the car?

archat68 · 27th July 2011, 13:15

^^ which car are you talking of?

I see your car is 2008 Swift VXi ( in your garage). If correct, most probably nothing will work :( .

Kimified · 27th July 2011, 14:18

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Originally Posted by archat68

^^ It'll work on i20 - don't worry.
It's the freaking Marutis that gives all sort of problem!!

Hi Archat,

I got my Bluetooth scanner today. But I don't seem to get it to work :(
I put it in the obd port. There are 5 lights on the device. The first one goes red as soon as I connect it.

Then I opened the torque application on my Android device. Searched for the scanner, got something as CHX. Did a connect and pair by using 6789 as the key. The pairing worked. But I can't seem to connect to it. It just shows 'paired but not connected in my device list'.

When I open torque application, it shows that the scanner is not connected. Any idea on what the problem might be ? Or am I missing something here ?

29th June 2011, 10:35	#286
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,856 Thanked: 1,545 Times	Re: GReddy Informeter Legislation is the main criteria which determines the OBD. Domestic Scorpios and all other CRDe are OBD I. Spike
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29th June 2011, 15:53	#288
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,856 Thanked: 1,545 Times	Re: GReddy Informeter Blackraven, all export vehicles do not have OBD II. AFAIK, only 1 vehicle has OBD II and that is specifically developed for a particular market. Hope you got the drift. Spike
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30th June 2011, 08:33	#290
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,856 Thanked: 1,545 Times	Re: GReddy Informeter ^^ Yes, why not? OBD is the link between ECU and Engine, so IMHO must be doable with proper equipment. Spike
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9th July 2011, 23:15	#292
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	re: OBD (On-board diagnostics) for Indian Cars ^^ It'll work on i20 - don't worry. It's the freaking Marutis that gives all sort of problem!!
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10th July 2011, 02:09	#293
keyur BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 471 Thanked: 396 Times View My Garage	re: OBD (On-board diagnostics) for Indian Cars Hi, Where in the Chevy Optra Diesel is the OBD II port located? Also, can these china knockoffs cause damage to the ECU or any other component of the car? Also, I have seen some advts. from Chinese manufacturers for the exact model which Kim has purchased. If we can get together and purchase in bulk, we could get a good deal (better quality same price), as well as get some kind of warranty / returns policy. What say?
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10th July 2011, 11:45	#294
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	re: OBD (On-board diagnostics) for Indian Cars The ELM327 that I purchased off ebay stopped working in just two days. It doesn't connect to any BT device anymore :( .
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10th July 2011, 12:10	#296
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	re: OBD (On-board diagnostics) for Indian Cars Doesn't show up while searching.
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23rd July 2011, 18:57	#297
nma83 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 374 Thanked: 291 Times View My Garage	re: OBD (On-board diagnostics) for Indian Cars Got the ELM327 bluetooth adapter + Torque on Android working with Getz Prime 1.1. The OBD 2 port is located vertically above the accelerator pedal facing downwards. I was able to see lots of sensors marked as available in Torque. The only small irritation is that the indicator LEDs on the adaptor are hidden from view and are difficult to see. I got the $23 adapter from Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Worldwide Free Shipping - DealExtreme. Will update with details after I play with it a little more.
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27th July 2011, 13:15	#299
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	re: OBD (On-board diagnostics) for Indian Cars ^^ which car are you talking of? I see your car is 2008 Swift VXi ( in your garage). If correct, most probably nothing will work :( . Last edited by archat68 : 27th July 2011 at 13:16.
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