FYI: OBD2 Dongle/Android App combo to monitor transmission temperature

[RhythmMachine]

Not sure if anyone else is facing the same case, but thought I'd post here in case anyone was looking for an inexpensive way to monitor live values.


I wanted to monitor transmission temperatures while towing, and information about most OBD2 dongles was pretty scarce when it came to specifics like that. I emailed a few vendors, and VEEPEAK was one who replied with a clear response, confirming that their VEEPEAK OBDCheck BLE (bluetooth) unit would do this, with the proper app.


After trying around a dozen apps, I can tell you that most Android apps won't read the transmission temperature, but both Bimmerlink (about $60) and Car Scanner ELM OBD2 (by OvZ in Google play, $6.50 for the unlocked pro version) can connect to the VEEPEAK to display real-time transmission temperature. I went with the Car Scanner pro license, and so now I can get a dashboard with the transmission temp, lock-up value, engine oil temp, and whatever else I want to add in. For a very low cost.

Bimmerlink looked great, but since I already have a Foxwell N510 Elite and an old laptop with the full suite of factory/dealer tools, spending another $60 seemed like overkill. This gets me the dongle and software for just over half the cost of the Bimmerlink software alone, so may be worth a look if you have other sensors you want to monitor.

[andrewwynn]

I used ELM/ WiFi for years and it was always kludgy.

When I got e70 I upgraded to vpeek and bimmerlink.



I can't remember if I can poll transmission temp real-time but I recommend anybody with e70 to have bimmerlink for if nothing else to monitor the coolant pump rpm since the car gives you no feedback of a problem until it's too late.

It's very much worth the price. Added bonus; you can force the exhaust flap open.

I'll try to remember to check for transmission temp option next time I'm in the car.

[Attacking Mid]

I used to use Torque Lite when I had an Android phone, but I switched to an Iphone and needed a different app. The Veepeak adapter and Car Scanner app are VERY nice. I haven't explored everything it will do, but it recently helped me with a vacuum leak on my E83/N52. I just have the free version so far.

AM.