The most possible issue is that you have non-OBD-II errors. Program and adapters designed to work according to OBD-II standard that describes engine and exhaust systems only... if troubles with smth like ABS, Airbag etc. that out the scope... reading could very brand-model-year specific and unfortunately not supported. Thanks!
Thanks for quick answer!
I had some problems with my car before I connected adapter and I had check engine diode on, so I am almost sure, that I have some OBDII errors.
And I've seen on youtube that another guy was able to read out some errors in Astra H also.
To bad because I didn't saw this topic earlier, before I ordered this junk
http://www.ebay.com/ itm/321861903604
name obd-2
MAC adress 00:00:00:00:00:01
It didn't read any codes at any app(tried 4 apps on my WP device), but it should to read, engine light is active
Can anyone recommend me some OBD 2 device from ebay up to 7-8 USD(7.50€) with shipping to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Anyone ordered this from this seller ? http://www.ebay.com/ itm/401021802459
hi, i already tested my chinese elm v2.1 in many cars (28 now), the only i have issues was a chinese car, a Jac J3, all dash lights came on, the car won't start, locks get crazy..
my mac adress is 88:18:56:98:EB
and he look like this 
(sorry for my english)
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Hello,
i have also some ELM327 BT adapter from ebay which does not work.
Could you please send me some link to ebay with adapter which does work very well?
Please send me at least via PM if public links are not allowed.
Thanks.
One of the Worse EML 327 Ver 2.1
I bought Chinese product EML 327 from Bangok's Market, cost $13.
It can't connect ECU. Wasted Money and Faked EML 327.
Pls, Ban
As I see this thread is still alive. I˙ll share some experience that I had today.
As I´m car mechanic and I have 20 years of experience with different cars and many kind of car diagnostics, today I get the chance to test this little Chinese stuff :). My friend came in to my service and asked me if I want to buy this little thing (with a smile) and I said let me test it first, then I˙ll decide. So I connected it first to VW Caddy 2005 1.9 tdi. First I had to manage how to connect it but didn˙t have the time to read how to so somehow I managed to connect it.
When it finally was connected it could read the fault code, read temperature˙s, and a few more stuff something more but don˙t remember anymore. The one thing that was strange is that the throtle position on idle is at 95% and it doesn´t react when it˙s pressed. Well I decided to test it on second car which was VW Polo 1.9 sdi around 2000 year which came with MF lamp ON. Error with these Chinese was bad position of fuel quantity . Well it was a little strange cause we repaired the pump a few days ago so I connected pro diagnostic tool and the fault code was bad position of timing which was something completely different. Hm, as the customer was present didn˙t wanted to force it anymore so I gone on the third car which was Astra H 2006 year 1.3 cdti with error lamp ON also. Well I said this one will be my last test today and connected it with Astra and bam, no error??? LOL what a pity :), of course with pro tool there was an fault code. As I saw that it can read accelerations and decided to try it once more on my VW Jetta 1.9 tdi 2008 but as it is pretty cold outside I˙ll do it when the car is warm one of these days and that was good decision cause first I found out this thread and now it will not get the chance to be tested .
So, thanks to this thread I won˙t get a headaches .
To "zekoos" or other who might wand to get a bit more than just screaming that ALL is bad and useless... First of all the branch about some BAD adapters that really does not work or work BAD. What shows Zekoos investigation?
- the adapter he tested WORKS, it able to connect the car and read some data
- the abilities of this instrument much less the professional scanners, (not a rocket science... as it costs 100 times less) but not all have access and really need a professional scanners... that for all not for profy
- scanner just transmit raw data from car's ECU to you computer or smartphone... so it could just work or not...
all others depends on what is exposed by car's ECU according to (OBD-II standard) and what program is used for interpretation...
It fails to connect to this adaper in 5.0. Downloaded 4.99 APK from the internets, everything works fine, pls check up the recent changes.
The recent version is 5.02 Please check it. The most re-connection issues have no relation to version just 2 simple steps: - turn off- then on- Bluetooth support in phone, unplug and plug back the adapter. Thanks!
Hello ,
eBay: Sells as v1.5 but send v2.1
I bought item called Hot ELM327 OBD2 V1.5 Bluetooth Car Diagnostic Scanner Android Torque Auto Scan from seller gamesalor on eBay but he send me v2.1
And it dont work with my car Škoda Fabia 2002 approx. I wanted v1.5 because there in forum and in pdf manual on page 5 you write that 1.5 is better, so be prepared when you search for v1.5 you can get v 2.1
I got half price refund but after apllication Elm327 Version Check tells me that this is v2.1 so perharps I could get full refund.
I wanted to test this product because it seems to be interesting and perhaprs write article about it on my magazine.
And it dont work with my car Škoda Fabia 2002 approx.
Please note that the reason of problems could be the car as well, Skoda in 2002 could have no OBD-II support, please check about with service or Skoda forums. Thanks!
Hi,
few days ago i got v2.1 adapter from ebay with MAC 00:1D:A5:68:98:8A. I tried it yet and looks working right.. Than i found this topic. Should I be afraid of something? Thank You.
bought this: http://www.ebay.com/ itm/321872693916?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Hi,
few days ago i got v2.1 adapter from ebay with MAC 00:1D:A5:68:98:8A. I tried it yet and looks working right.. Than i found this topic. Should I be afraid of something? Thank You.
bought this: http://www.ebay.com/ itm/321872693916?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
If you read this topic in details you will get the answer.... 1) cheep 2.1 adapters have nothing with original product of ELMElectronics 2) the product is very unreliable and could lead to the potential problems with SOME cars 3) all this does not mean that adapters doe not work at all it could work with some cars ... and as you are lucky with yours 🙂
Just treat buying one of this adapter as lottery ticket
Hi everyone,
Thanks a lot for this topic!
I bought recently a counterfeit adapter from aliexpress. I decided to dump it after OBD car doctor showed me a warning message and I read this topic.
Now it appeared that I can't even find a genuine ELM327 chip based adapter as all online sellers seem to offer a counterfeit.
Where could I buy a proper one ? any advises?
