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Old 03-01-2022, 07:03 PM
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thoroughly weird results with my apps/dongles

I used the Foxwell to confirm that it STILL had P0171 & P0174, so the SES light should've remained on. I cleared the codes, and finally was able to also clear two KOMBI codes that I never understood the two-letter code for, that had been there since I got the X5). The passenger seat occupancy light on the dash still remains.

So, I took all three Android devices out there as well, and found that the OBDLINK LX dongle wouldn't connect, even after an update, but its' twin (used in my pickup) works OK with the spare phone using Torque Pro. My Samsung S8+ worked with the Bimmertool app, using the USB/OTG/K-line hardwire to the OBD port, and the 8" tablet worked with the OBDLINK app (even after the P0171&P0174 codes were cleared, this app still said the MIL light was on, when it wasn't).

I even got the spare phone automated to connect when the Torque Pro app is switched-on, so it'll be the quickest to run with... just jump in and go. The more detailed Bimmertool app gives me oil temperature, not available on the other apps, so I might use it during summer heat. For some reason, OBDLINK app no longer gives me as many PID's to monitor as does Torque Pro (not even coolant temp), so it'll just be a backup. Their update must've screwed something up.

I'll need to replace the other OBDLINK LX dongle, though my 10-year-old BAFX dongle should still work on my pickup, so I don't have to switch them between vehicles. I still intend to tap into the Ibus, eventually.
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Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E

Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide

Last edited by workingonit; 03-01-2022 at 07:06 PM. Reason: forgot something
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