Good Inexpensive Tablet for Torque Pro?

95Z28A4 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:53 am **Posts:** 297

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive 7" - 8" tablet for use with Torque Pro? I don't want to bring my wife's Samsung Galaxy S2 9.7 to my shop to get beat up. Thanks.

flash7210 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:51 am

There are lots of cheap tablets available on amazon and ebay in the $50 range.
Just make sure it has android 4.1 or better and Bluetooth.
Don't get a amazon kindle or fire tablet.

Many of the older Samsung tablets are now under $100.

mass-hole · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:56 am

You should be able to get your hands on a Google Nexus 7 for fairly cheap as well. I own two and use one for Torque in the jeep since my company has forced me into an iPhone.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:10 pm

What is the best bluetooth adaptor to purchase.
Daughter bought a new tablet, she gave me her old one, a Samsung Galaxy Note model GT-N8013 with software 4.1.2.
So I just need to order the wireless adaptor and there are many of them available online to pick from.
I would just like to know which one is the absolute best to order that experienced users recommends.
I remember some posting having problems with lockups and poor data feed. :roll:

thanks,

dskater411 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:28 pm

WWDiesel wrote:

What is the best bluetooth adaptor to purchase.
Daughter bought a new tablet, she gave me her old one, a Samsung Galaxy Note model GT-N8013 with software 4.1.2.
So I just need to order the wireless adaptor and there are many of them available online to pick from.
I would just like to know which one is the absolute best to order that experienced users recommends.
I remember some posting having problems with lockups and poor data feed. :roll:

thanks,

I can't speak for which is the absolute best, there are too many out there to compare. I will say I ordered this one, and have had absolutely zero issues with it:
https://www.amazon.com/Panlong-PL-B02-B ... elm27+obd2

From what I've read here, its the ECU side that occasionally disconnects on people. I just picked one with a high count of reviews, and ran the link through fakespot to confirm they seemed like real reviews.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:58 am

What is everyone's thoughts on this one, it has some of the best overall reviews and will work on Android tablet and Windows laptop?
Any reasons not to purchase it? :juggle:

ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth: Professional OBD-II Scan Tool for Android & Windows
Supports all 5 OBD-II protocols, plus SW-CAN (GM) and MS-CAN (Ford)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006N ... 0f0bc08f6d

carbcoma · **Joined:** Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:48 pm **Posts:** 86

can u see outdoor temp on torque pro? how about boost, exhaust gas temp etc? Would it be wise to setup a tablet as a gauge system while driving?

joe_ · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:29 pm

The OBDLink MX does work on a CRD, but like other scan tools they do lock up after 10~15 minutes or whatever (I don't think there's any way around that on a CRD). I haven't used one of the cheap generic Chinese ELM327 clone adapters most people recommend, so I can't say if this has any additional features over the cheap ones on a CRD, but I suspect they work about the same. I will say that ScanTool.net's adapters are the only ones that work with their app, which I do like - IMO it has a nicer interface than Torque. The OBDLink MX also comes with the basic version of their Windows software, though I haven't tried that. I know it also works with their special GM/Ford/Mazda software (sold separately) which would be nice if you own one of those vehicles. I wish they had a Chrysler version.

So I'd say if you're just planning to use it on the CRD, unless you're just trying to avoid cheap Chinese electronics, the OBDLink MX probably doesn't offer much over the generic ELM327 clones for the price. If you plan on using it on other vehicles too, might as well go for it.

joe_ · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:32 pm

carbcoma wrote:

can u see outdoor temp on torque pro? how about boost, exhaust gas temp etc? Would it be wise to setup a tablet as a gauge system while driving?

The CRD doesn't have an exhaust gas temp sensor from the factory. You can display boost in Torque and probably outdoor temp too. Not sure how well it would work while driving since CRDs tend to cause OBD II adapters to lock up after 10-15 minutes.

flash7210 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:15 pm

joe_ wrote:

carbcoma wrote:

can u see outdoor temp on torque pro? how about boost, exhaust gas temp etc? Would it be wise to setup a tablet as a gauge system while driving?

The CRD doesn't have an exhaust gas temp sensor from the factory. You can display boost in Torque and probably outdoor temp too. Not sure how well it would work while driving since CRDs tend to cause OBD II adapters to lock up after 10-15 minutes.

No outdoor temp.
Coolant temp and intake air temp.
Plus: fuel rail pressure, boost, rpm, speedo, MAF, and voltage.
And its a good code reader.

I use it while driving sometimes.
Sometimes it works for as long as 45 minutes. Sometimes only 5.

mass-hole · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:07 pm

joe_ wrote:

The OBDLink MX does work on a CRD, but like other scan tools they do lock up after 10~15 minutes or whatever (I don't think there's any way around that on a CRD). I haven't used one of the cheap generic Chinese ELM327 clone adapters most people recommend, so I can't say if this has any additional features over the cheap ones on a CRD, but I suspect they work about the same. I will say that ScanTool.net's adapters are the only ones that work with their app, which I do like - IMO it has a nicer interface than Torque. The OBDLink MX also comes with the basic version of their Windows software, though I haven't tried that. I know it also works with their special GM/Ford/Mazda software (sold separately) which would be nice if you own one of those vehicles. I wish they had a Chrysler version.

So I'd say if you're just planning to use it on the CRD, unless you're just trying to avoid cheap Chinese electronics, the OBDLink MX probably doesn't offer much over the generic ELM327 clones for the price. If you plan on using it on other vehicles too, might as well go for it.

I have the OBDLink LX as well as a Chinese one from Amazon and I think the OBDLink does have a little faster data rate on the Jeep. Its definitely far faster on my F150.

flash7210 wrote:

joe_ wrote:

carbcoma wrote:

can u see outdoor temp on torque pro? how about boost, exhaust gas temp etc? Would it be wise to setup a tablet as a gauge system while driving?

The CRD doesn't have an exhaust gas temp sensor from the factory. You can display boost in Torque and probably outdoor temp too. Not sure how well it would work while driving since CRDs tend to cause OBD II adapters to lock up after 10-15 minutes.

No outdoor temp.
Coolant temp and intake air temp.
Plus: fuel rail pressure, boost, rpm, speedo, MAF, and voltage.
And its a good code reader.

I use it while driving sometimes.
Sometimes it works for as long as 45 minutes. Sometimes only 5.

I use mine a lot and same deal. Sometimes it just keeps going and going and other times it cuts off after a few minutes.

ebbnflow · **Posted:** Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:46 am

flash7210 wrote:

There are lots of cheap tablets available on amazon and ebay in the $50 range.
Just make sure it has android 4.1 or better and Bluetooth.
Don't get a amazon kindle or fire tablet.

Many of the older Samsung tablets are now under $100.

I've got torque running on an Amazon fire tablet. Works fine.

craws010 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:13 am

ebbnflow wrote:

flash7210 wrote:

There are lots of cheap tablets available on amazon and ebay in the $50 range.
Just make sure it has android 4.1 or better and Bluetooth.
Don't get a amazon kindle or fire tablet.

Many of the older Samsung tablets are now under $100.

I've got torque running on an Amazon fire tablet. Works fine.

I was wondering about the Fire. Did you have to root it and load Android?

95Z28A4 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:53 am **Posts:** 297

I just installed Torque Pro on my wife's 5th generation Fire. First, you must install Google Play Store. Once it's installed, you can download and install Torque Pro. Click the link below for directions to install Google Play Store.

http://www.redskullproductions.com/amaz ... playstore/

Step-by-step installation video from Redskull.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bpRcnBRmY

ebbnflow · **Posted:** Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:36 pm

craws010 wrote:

ebbnflow wrote:

flash7210 wrote:

There are lots of cheap tablets available on amazon and ebay in the $50 range.
Just make sure it has android 4.1 or better and Bluetooth.
Don't get a amazon kindle or fire tablet.

Many of the older Samsung tablets are now under $100.

I've got torque running on an Amazon fire tablet. Works fine.

I was wondering about the Fire. Did you have to root it and load Android?

Looks like 95Z beat me to it. No root needed. Just side load the play store. Amazon Fire products all run on Android, but Amazon doesn't want you to get apps outside their ecosystem.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:43 pm

Digging up an old post hopefully to find some answers.
Bought the ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX bluetooth adaptor and Torque Pro and got it working on a Samsung Galaxy Note model GT-N8013 with software 4.1.2.
Downloaded and installed the PlugIn "Torque Scan" into Torque Pro which gave it some additional points to pull from.

Trying to figure out how to get transmission oil and engine oil temperatures PID's setup and working.
Have tried several some predefined sets and a couple of custom PID's and so far no luck.
Has anyone ever figured it out and got either of them reading and if so, how?
Have searched all through LOST and online to no avail.

Any suggestions from any of you Torque Pro experts?

k9adv · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:03 am

I would also like to know about those PIDs.

Also, does anyone know why the ECU cuts out access via Torque Pro (or other apps) after a random number of minutes and if there is any solution that allows it to just continue to work?
So far, that is one of the most annoying things about my CRD.

flash7210 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:41 am

I don’t know if anyone that has gotten the extra PIDs to work.
And certainly not anything transmission related.
I tried the scan. Nothing.

The OBD link times out because of a communication error in the data bus.
Every non-Chrysler ODB tool does this.
Sometimes that error will cause the transmission to suddenly downshift unexpectedly. It’s very startling and jarring when it happens.

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but there is no sensor on the engine for engine oil temperature. Heck, even the oil pressure sensor doesn’t actually measure pressure. It’s just a on-off switch for the oil warning light.

The transmission definitely has a oil temp sensor but torquepro seems unable to access any of the transmission sensors. Including trans oil pressure and solenoid actuation.
Someone here does have a tool that scans trans temperature. It was either a Chrysler tool or a high quality clone.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:32 am

flash7210 wrote:

I don’t know if anyone that has gotten the extra PIDs to work.
And certainly not anything transmission related.
I tried the scan. Nothing.

The OBD link times out because of a communication error in the data bus.
Every non-Chrysler ODB tool does this.
Sometimes that error will cause the transmission to suddenly downshift unexpectedly. It’s very startling and jarring when it happens.

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but there is no sensor on the engine for engine oil temperature. Heck, even the oil pressure sensor doesn’t actually measure pressure. It’s just a on-off switch for the oil warning light.

The transmission definitely has a oil temp sensor but torquepro seems unable to access any of the transmission sensors. Including trans oil pressure and solenoid actuation.
Someone here does have a tool that scans trans temperature. It was either a Chrysler tool or a high quality clone.

Thanks for the answers Flash,
so far, not really impressed with Torque Pro! :banghead:

The ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX bluetooth adaptor also came with scanning software called "OBD Link", but it times out even faster than Torque Pro and has fewer PID's.
I guess it has it usefulness for MAF readings, but it sures seems limited.

flash7210 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:40 am

WWDiesel wrote:

flash7210 wrote:

I don’t know if anyone that has gotten the extra PIDs to work.
And certainly not anything transmission related.
I tried the scan. Nothing.

The OBD link times out because of a communication error in the data bus.
Every non-Chrysler ODB tool does this.
Sometimes that error will cause the transmission to suddenly downshift unexpectedly. It’s very startling and jarring when it happens.

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but there is no sensor on the engine for engine oil temperature. Heck, even the oil pressure sensor doesn’t actually measure pressure. It’s just a on-off switch for the oil warning light.

The transmission definitely has a oil temp sensor but torquepro seems unable to access any of the transmission sensors. Including trans oil pressure and solenoid actuation.
Someone here does have a tool that scans trans temperature. It was either a Chrysler tool or a high quality clone.

Thanks for the answers Flash,
so far, not really impressed with Torque Pro! :banghead:

The ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX bluetooth adaptor also came with scanning software called "OBD Link", but it times out even faster than Torque Pro and has fewer PID's.
I guess it has it usefulness for MAF readings, but it sures seems limited.

Well, it had some good points.
1. It’s relatively cheap
2. Works great as a code scanner
3. Gives you MAF, MAP, IAT, fuel rail pressure, coolant temp, and a few others

Show me another scan tool that does that for under $100 and allows you to surf the internet, watch YouTube and play music :wink:

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