DashCommand Won't connect to the ELM327 OBD2 Interface

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Have just received my OBD2 ELM327, but the DashCommand App won't connect. It seems to know it's a 2007 Audi but fails to connect. (I don't recall entering any details when I installed the App)
Could there be any connection settings I need to change. Shall try and get hold of a Laptop to try with that as it came with a disc that I assume is more than just a user guide.

Any help much appreciated.
 
My settings for dash command are

192.168.0.10

Port: 35000

Set your wifi settings to:IP:192.168.0.123 and subnet mask 225.225.225.0
 
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That link was added by Skimwords. But... It does look like I may have bought the wrong one anyway.

Cheers
 
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The iphone and android are different, make sure you buy one that actually says iphone compatible and not android.
 
Cheers Lee have bought the right one now, and sold the wrong one to a friend.
 
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I went out with it plugged in and was getting these figures.

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Have no clue if they are accurate

Tdi 140

Also cleared error codes on friends car and it have more detailed info than my pals handheld plug in diagnostic machine which he paid 175 quid

This cost 17 quid all in including the app.

Even it turned out to be rubbish it's 17 quid .
 
272 is a bit high for unmapped 140 my 170 is 258 lb.ft standard
 
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Never used dash command do you have to put weights in and things like that so it can approximate the bhp/ lb.ft?
 
LEE69 said:
Never used dash command do you have to put weights in and things like that so it can approximate the bhp/ lb.ft?
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Hmm to be honest only got it yesterday , I just plugged it in the obd port and took it for a drive and floored to see what the highest figure it would give
 
Not got a clue what this is for

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This is quite good, you plug the reader in to your car and as soon as you accelerate the timer starts and it gives you your 0-60 1/8 and 1/4 mile time .

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I use Torque Pro and its very accurate, never tried Dash Command, but have it installed today. Wifi Elm 327 adapters work with iPhones and Bluetooth Elm 327 works with Android.
 
ninjakid said:
I use Torque Pro and its very accurate, never tried Dash Command, but have it installed today. Wifi Elm 327 adapters work with iPhones and Bluetooth Elm 327 works with Android.
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Is torque pro available for iPhone? Can't seem to find it .

Cheers
 
I'm using dash command too iv got a 2.0 tdi sline 140 but iv had it remapped to 180 acording to dash command the maximum bhp my car is producing is 160 bhp :/ iv floored the car to the max but still the highest bhp reading is 160 can any1 help me is my dash command not reading properly or do I have a dodgy remam ???
 
Red s line said:
I'm using dash command too iv got a 2.0 tdi sline 140 but iv had it remapped to 180 acording to dash command the maximum bhp my car is producing is 160 bhp :/ iv floored the car to the max but still the highest bhp reading is 160 can any1 help me is my dash command not reading properly or do I have a dodgy remam ???
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Who mapped it?

The bhp figures and boost are pretty much bang on mine , temp gauge is bang on to.
 
My dash command is also near bang on, dyno figures within 7bhp of it.
 
I Just got mine hooked up and went for a run, I was told my 06 A3 2.0tdi sport was mapped to 180-185bhp before I bought it and it does feel very quick... but I got a max bhp reading thisevening of 144bhp. What variables may affect the reading? The road is very wet out there...

Also, diagnostics picked up 3 complete readings (under "readiness monitors"), should I clear them? They are for Fuel system monitoring/comprehensive component/EGR monitoring system?

Apologies if i've asked anything a bit..stupid.. i'm quite new to all this!
 
y2kcurran said:
I Just got mine hooked up and went for a run, I was told my 06 A3 2.0tdi sport was mapped to 180-185bhp before I bought it and it does feel very quick... but I got a max bhp reading thisevening of 144bhp. What variables may affect the reading? The road is very wet out there...

Also, diagnostics picked up 3 complete readings (under "readiness monitors"), should I clear them? They are for Fuel system monitoring/comprehensive component/EGR monitoring system?

Apologies if i've asked anything a bit..stupid.. i'm quite new to all this!
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Do a few power runs of flat out driving up to as fast as you dare go on your 'private road', then it'll change if the power is there.

Clear the faults, then read the codes again a few days later after a few trips and see what it tells you, if anything.
 
mjr901 said:
Do a few power runs of flat out driving up to as fast as you dare go on your 'private road', then it'll change if the power is there.

Clear the faults, then read the codes again a few days later after a few trips and see what it tells you, if anything.
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Thanks yea i'll do that, hopefully the power will be hiding in there somewhere, I just added the curb weight and additional weight info in the vehicle description so maybe that will help it too!
 
Power figures and Torque figures from these sort of apps are heavily reliant on a very accurate weight of the vehicle + driver + fuel + any luggage/things in the boot. Alongside this you need a calibrated acceleration meter, which your phone will have but will probably need recalibrating every now and then to keep it within spec.

Add all this together and the figures produced by an app become largely unreliable. The only way to know what power your car is putting out is to use a dyno, and even then people know that no two dynos are the same and the results can vary.

The only real use for a dyno is to get a baseline and then use it for modding, and use the same dyno once a modification is done to ascertain the increase it has delivered. A lot of people dyno their car at one place, go away and do some mods, and then re-dyno it elsewhere and use the figures as gospel, which is pointless. Each car/dyno/mod had its losses and shortfalls, and eliminating these is the key to accurate and succesful modding.
 
SmithyAG said:
Power figures and Torque figures from these sort of apps are heavily reliant on a very accurate weight of the vehicle + driver + fuel + any luggage/things in the boot. Alongside this you need a calibrated acceleration meter, which your phone will have but will probably need recalibrating every now and then to keep it within spec.

Add all this together and the figures produced by an app become largely unreliable. The only way to know what power your car is putting out is to use a dyno, and even then people know that no two dynos are the same and the results can vary.

The only real use for a dyno is to get a baseline and then use it for modding, and use the same dyno once a modification is done to ascertain the increase it has delivered. A lot of people dyno their car at one place, go away and do some mods, and then re-dyno it elsewhere and use the figures as gospel, which is pointless. Each car/dyno/mod had its losses and shortfalls, and eliminating these is the key to accurate and succesful modding.
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Does dash command allow you to put in the weights ?

I just plugged it in and when for a drive and the bhp figure was pretty much bang on.
 
Alex_007 said:
Does dash command allow you to put in the weights ?

I just plugged it in and when for a drive and the bhp figure was pretty much bang on.
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No idea on dash command. I have an android phone and Torque Pro, and have noticed that the figures can jump about wildly depending on what weight is set, how much fuel is in the car, and when I last calibrated the accelerometer.

Dash command may somehow be more clever, and due to the fact that I haven't used it myself, wouldn't want to go on record as discrediting it entirely.

These were merely my opinions based on my use of Torque and an Android phone. However, I will say, when used correctly, with accurate weights etc, Torque was close to the dyno figure I have for my car.
 
SmithyAG said:
No idea on dash command. I have an android phone and Torque Pro, and have noticed that the figures can jump about wildly depending on what weight is set, how much fuel is in the car, and when I last calibrated the accelerometer.

Dash command may somehow be more clever, and due to the fact that I haven't used it myself, wouldn't want to go on record as discrediting it entirely.

These were merely my opinions based on my use of Torque and an Android phone. However, I will say, when used correctly, with accurate weights etc, Torque was close to the dyno figure I have for my car.
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Ok thanks

I will look in to it.

I only purchased it to have a mess around with , didn't think it would be any good tbh .

Use it mainly for basic diagnostics if engine light comes on etc , it gave more detail on a fault than a plug in diagnostic machine which surprised me.
 
If it's anything like Torque then it will be very useful!

I have ignored the power figures as i'm not really fussed with them now, however the sensors it can read and display in real time are very useful. I regularly use coolant temp, boost pressure, intake temperatue, MAF rate, inlet manifold pressure, actual speed (ECU is different to speedo!), and voltage.

As much as I disregard the power figures, I can't praise it enough for everything else it does!
 
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Alex_007 said:
Does dash command allow you to put in the weights ?

I just plugged it in and when for a drive and the bhp figure was pretty much bang on.
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It does yea, on the main menu you go into vehicle, click the blue "i" symbol then into advanced settings where you can input specific data about your car, hopefully the roads will be dry tomorrow and i'll head out for another run, after I put on my new pressed plates that is :cool:
 
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So those are the figures I got today on a dry road accelerating hard to 80mph in 4th gear, I also added kerb/driver weight to the vehicle info. 150bhp is a bit disappointing considering I was expecting ~180...I wonder have I a dodgey or non existent map, although just over 300lb.ft torque is pretty decent right? Hmmm
 
Go onto the steering wheel symbol at the bottom.

Then push number '2' on the right hand side.

That displays the figures properly.
 
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