How to USE and SETUP an OBD2 Scanner (Bluetooth etc) | 2x Demos | 2021 Isuzu D-MAX Build Series #45

In this video I show you HOW TO use an OBD2 SCANNER (Bluetooth) TOOL & APP with 2x demos of it in action! This is a super helpful tool & app to read and scan car ECU data, clear check engine lights or codes, even live dashboards when towing or giving the car a workout.

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🛠 Gear used in Video
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⏰ Timecodes
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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Bits you need
1:25 - Locate the OBD Port
2:21 - Setup App of Choice
3:03 - App Demo 1: TORQUE PRO
4:48 - App Demo 2: Car Scanner

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[earthboyrod]

i got myself one of these but have ended up going to a scan gauge 3. i just found my iphone didnt like working on both the odb2 and carplay at the same time. now i have both and ended up mounting to the pillar using a scrub king mount

[billyray]

Every time I watch your videos it cost me money haha

[stevemoore]

Got myself an OBD2 reader and the car scanner app because of you. Thanks Adam. 👌👌

[steveg]

Thought of getting one of these. Now at least when I do get one I know what I'm looking at. Well done King

[manomagik]

I just got this from the Play Store for free using my Play Pass subscription and I'm still not quite sure how to set it up... I will have to watch your video again and see if I can figure something out. Thanks for posting this! Cheers mate! Although my last name is Cornwall, im not from the UK or anywhere near there. US based Cornwall lol

[Dyverze]

Awesome vid, great insight into this tool. Just ordered one so pretty excited now. Cheers, pls keep up great work 🎉

[greenmeanie]

I use Torque Pro to monitor the DPF level in my Hilux, it’s one of the hundreds of sensors you can scan. I added a few custom PID codes to watch the auto converter and pan temps of the transmission.

[mauryellis]

Gday Adam, installed and all working fine. Reason for install is to monitor trans temps prior to and after install lock up converter kit. One thing that caught my eye in the vid was the dual usb on the right side of the column, where can i get one of these please?

[davekent]

Good explanation, we got a reader, but no instructions with it, 👍

[mika]

Great instructional video, I am struggling to get transmission temp on any App I try. I think your video may hold the key. Please tell me (TCM)ATF TEMPERATURE, is that available on the standard App of Car Scanner or did you upgrade to a Pro level. Cheers Mike

[garrypointer]

What a great soft ware add on, using your phone i-phone or Android, Good1 Adam 👍

[dover]

Hi great Video. I have a 2024 Dmax and the Trans temp comes up on Car Scanner standard version but no engine oil temp. What is the PID
to get the EOT? Thanks

[jcjc]

Very helpful! I just got a quick question, i have the wiring connection using an Els27 instead of an Obd2 wireless, do u know how to connect it so the car scanner app can talk to the car mate?

[jeffreyallen]

Hi Adam, got all the gear you recommend, set up the screen just like you have done. My question is how do I find out what parameters I need to set each sensor too( highs and lows)? I have a current model MUX so engine is the same as the Dmax. I will be towing so coolant temp and transmission temp are what I really want to monitor. Cheers Jeff

[davidgreenway]

I purchased a mid range mini tablet that i use just for this and so i can still use phone etc through the stereo.

Is there anyway we can find a list of what is considered normal values so then we can see if things like boost, fuel pressures etc are low or high readings.

Thanks Adam 👍🏻

[Natasha-cd]

Very insightful video! We have a DMAX as well and were about to tow a big boat interstate. We want to be able to check the ATF Temp by ourselves, we have the torque app pro at the moment but we got no luck with knowing the right codes to add a PIDS for the ATF temp. In car scanner pro, will you be able to read the transmission temp right away or is it same with the torque app that you need to input some codes to add the ATF temp? I hope you'll notice this comment thank you

[markovski]

Hi I got obd2 just wondering how did you set up the costumes you dash bord with the automatic transmission if you can let me become I am towing a carvan cheers Goran

[steveg]

Adam, have you found a scanner for Isuzu Dmax's that can do the DPF resets and forced regeneration etc yet? I have been searching for ages. I have had no issues in the nearly 3 years I have had mine. Actually no issues at all. Touch wood. Just be nice to know if it does happen in the middle of TimBuckToo you can do something. Hope your good mate.

[natashaaanicole]

Great video! Trying this method but what we have is a wired elm327 not the wireless. Im just wondering if you know how to connect it so that the car scanner will talk to the car? I’ve tried tinkering around it theres two options via wifi or bluetooth but i cant seem to find the elm327 obd2 on both even if the phone and car is already connected tru the wired obd2. Hoping you know something about it. Thank you

[suga-up]

Hi Adam, Great vid, can i be rude and ask a quick question with your egt setting have you adjusted the range ?