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Old 11-28-2020, 11:24 AM #1
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Which OBD2 dongle?

Is there a dongle that is best? Is there one that is junk?

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Is there a dongle that is best? Is there one that is junk?

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I got the Carista dongle. It’s $30 on Amazon. You also get one free month of the advanced features. Then you can load the app on your phone and customize lots of features of your 4R.
Toyota 4Runner 5th gen | Carista OBD2 supported vehicles | See what’s available for your car - Carista

I also use the Car Scanner iPhone app to create a custom screen to check various fluid temps. It works well.
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I use the ultragauge. Same features as any other dongle but comes with an integrated screen so you can view live data without needing to access a phone/tablet. Cheaper and more aesthetically pleasing than the scangauge.
I have mine mounted on the A-pillar with a ram ball mount.
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I've heard good things about Bluedriver. It's not cheap, but it's a one and done price. No subscriptions like Carista.
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i bought a cheap one on amazon and... regret it. If i was doing it all over again, i'd do a carista. Configuring my laptop to use it was a nightmare.
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I've heard good things about Bluedriver. It's not cheap, but it's a one and done price. No subscriptions like Carista.
You don’t need a subscription for the Carista dongle to run the diagnostic checks. Or to use it as an general OBDII interface to your phone partner app.

The Carista subscription covers the customization capability features (changing behavior of dings, light dimming, door locking, disable panic button, window controls, etc). These are the features your owner’s manual lists that you can go to a dealer and have them do for you for $$. Carista lets you do it yourself. Once you get your vehicle setup the way you like it you let the free month expire. Or sign up for another month, 3 months, or year. Whenever you want.
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Carista. During my trial period I was hooking up friends and locals for free. Windows down when long press on key, disable seatbelt dings and remove eco meter.


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Just get a bluetooth obd2 adaptor and get the torque app.
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Just get a bluetooth obd2 adaptor and get the torque app.
Ok. I keep hearing about the “Torque” app. I go to the Apple App Store and see at least 3 apps with “torque” in the title for OBD2 scanners. Which one do you use and recommend?
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Ok. I keep hearing about the “Torque” app. I go to the Apple App Store and see at least 3 apps with “torque” in the title for OBD2 scanners. Which one do you use and recommend?
Torque is only available on Android IIRC

Torque Pro (OBD 2 & Car) - Apps on Google Play
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They still don't have Torque for Apple? That sucks.
I have been happy with it using the BAFX dongle. I use it on a small tablet and I can toggle between Torque, Gaia, weather radar, and my victron solar system.
I even found a guage color that matches my 5th gen dash light color.
After I put headers on my 03' V8, I was able to monitor the real time ST and LT fuel trims, to make sure I wasn't running too lean, and which bank was causing problems for the computer, so I could get the o2 sensors dialed in.
It also let's you know when your in closed or open loop and I will be able to use that with the fuel trim readings, the data logger plug in and a laptop if I ever buy a MAF controller and attempt a tune on my own.
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They still don't have Torque for Apple? That sucks.
I have been happy with it using the BAFX dongle. I use it on a small tablet and I can toggle between Torque, Gaia, weather radar, and my victron solar system.
I even found a guage color that matches my 5th gen dash light color.
After I put headers on my 03' V8, I was able to monitor the real time ST and LT fuel trims, to make sure I wasn't running too lean, and which bank was causing problems for the computer, so I could get the o2 sensors dialed in.
It also let's you know when your in closed or open loop and I will be able to use that with the fuel trim readings, the data logger plug in and a laptop if I ever buy a MAF controller and attempt a tune on my own.
Thats good info to know! I haven't had a chance to dive into much more than trans temp, but I'd like to look into the other neat features soon.

I also should have mentioned for OP, I have the BAFX and its been great. Only complaint is its a little long and I accidentally stomped it while trying to apply the parking brake lol. No damage to the reader to or port, so thats good haha, it just fell out.

I got mine from Amazon: Amazon.com: Bafx Products Wireless Bluetooth Obd2 Scanner Diagnostic Code Reader & Scan Tool for Android Devices Only - Scan, Reset & Clear Car Check Engine Light: Automotive
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All great info! Thanks.

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Thats good info to know! I haven't had a chance to dive into much more than trans temp, but I'd like to look into the other neat features soon.

I also should have mentioned for OP, I have the BAFX and its been great. Only complaint is its a little long and I accidentally stomped it while trying to apply the parking brake lol. No damage to the reader to or port, so thats good haha, it just fell out.

I got mine from Amazon: Amazon.com: Bafx Products Wireless Bluetooth Obd2 Scanner Diagnostic Code Reader & Scan Tool for Android Devices Only - Scan, Reset & Clear Car Check Engine Light: Automotive
The only draw back I found with 4th gen is can bus protocols. I used to trade the dongle out between the 4th and 5th gen, and the ecu's have two different protocols. So the 4th gen would set off the vsc/Trac light, and I would have to do a zero point recalibration each time. Took me awhile with lots of reading on the forum to figure that one out lol. Bought a seperate dongle and tablet, went into the settings and made sure I had the right bus protocols. It's been pretty solid. I'm a technically challenged and dense individual, so it was time consuming, but the advantages are pretty cool with Torque Pro.
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This is great info. Thanks guys. Just downloaded the torque lite app and off to order a dongle. lol.
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