Thread: Anyone familiar OBDKey

I was wondering the same thing.... Looking to buy one soon to hook up to my iPhone

Sorry, I can't comment on Fiat (though OBDLink works on all EOBD cars), but ScanTool.net does offer a 90-day money back guarantee, and returns are hassle-free.

Well I guess I wont know till I buy it and try it! Something I thought I could avoid...

Vitaliy how does OBDLink compare to Vag-Com KKL Interface would be great if you could point out where it lack because from reading a great amount of topics regarding this comparison people tend to suggest to buy both to have maximum compatibility, can you outline a few scenarios where you would need one over the other or vise versa.

Regards.

Rusty

Rusty, in a nutshell, OBDLink works with all generic OBD-II systems (including EOBD). VAG-COM is a special-purpose tool that only works on VAG cars, but gives you access to more modules and parameters.

Get OBDLink, and if it doesn't do what you want, get the VAG-COM interface.

OBDKey supports all the OBD-II protocols and is supplied with software for Windows, Windows Mobile and Palm. The Bluetooth version works with Android too. The WLAN version works with the iPhone using the Rev and / or Palmer DashCommand. All OBD-II vehicles supported, including CAN bus based systems.

Originally Posted by sinclairvital

OBDKey supports all the OBD-II protocols and is supplied with software for Windows, Windows Mobile and Palm. The Bluetooth version works with Android too. The WLAN version works with the iPhone using the Rev and / or Palmer DashCommand. All OBD-II vehicles supported, including CAN bus based systems.

OBDLink supports all OBD-II protocols, including CAN.

OBDLink Bluetooth works with Android and Symbian-based phones.

OBDLink WiFi works with the iPhone, and is compatible with Rev, DashCommand, and FuzzyLuke.

OBDGauge software shipped with OBDKey can be downloaded free from:

http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/index.htm

OBDLink ships with the exclusive free OBDwiz software.

Vitaliy

OBDKey supports all OBD-II protocols, including CAN.

OBDKey Bluetooth works with Android and Symbian-based phones. OBDKey Bluetooth works with phones which support Java applications.

OBDKey WiFi works with the iPhone, and is compatible with Rev, DashCommand, and FuzzyLuke. OBDKey WiFi also works with Windows PC (software supplied) and Windows Mobile (software included).

OBDKey ships with the, exclusive to OBDKey, DashView and Windows Smartphone software. OBDKey software is also tested on Windows Mobile 6.x and Windows Mobile 5. The standard OBDGauge software, whilst still working OK, was written for a much earlier version of Windows Pocket PC.

OBDKey ships with the, exclusive to OBDKey, OBDKey Scan for Windows PC (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7).

OBDKey supports the vehicle specific (VAG) KW1281 protocol at 10400 and 9600 baud.

OBDKey supports the vehicle specific Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) protocol.

The OBDKey Bluetooth and USB units measure 62 x 45 x 24 mm.

The OBDKey Bluetooth and OBDKey WLAN unit have *NO* cables nor any electrical or mechanical connections to be made other than the connection to the OBD-II port.

The OBDKey USB unit has a two metre USB cable.

This seems a fair comparison site from a software developer:

http://www.glmsoftware.com/ScantoolReview.aspx

It may appear to be fair, but given the fact that the author (Graham McKechny) threw a tantrum after he was banned from the ScanTool.net forum for violating the forum rules, I wouldn't call it objective.

It is also woefully out of date. He lists the price of OBDLink as $149.95. You can buy it from this website, for only $85.