Before you read this, please bare in mind that I am not associated with OBD Eleven in any way, and am not an expert on how this app works or it's full potential.
I am merely offering a rough guide on some basic functions based on personal experience.
Anything you do to your car is your responsibility, and I accept no blame if you do something to your car.
Now that's out the way I will try to give an over view of what what this app can do.
OBD Eleven is a mobile based app that can run diagnostic checks, clear fault codes, log live data and do some coding. It is a very cheap and portable version of VCDS, although I expect it has limitations that VCDS does not have, but most people should be able to manage with this app to do what they need.
Your device will need to be connected to the internet via WiFi or mobile data for most of the features to operate.
Upon opening the app you will be greeted by the home screen.
This consists of the 'Garage' at the top half of the screen, and a circle with the word 'Connect' at the bottom half of the screen.
Clicking on the Garage will bring up a list of the vehicles you have added. If you have more than one VAG car in your household you can add these cars to your garage by pressing the '+' symbol at the bottom of the page.
You will then need to add the vehicle VIN and the app will identify the make and model automatically.
Selecting the 'Connect' button will start the process of the app connecting to the OBD port via the OBD Eleven dongle. This app will not work with other OBD Dongles! Ensure your ignition is on (but not engine running).
Once connected the 'Connect' option will be replaced by 'Scan'. Pressing this start a scan of all the modules your vehicle has fitted, and list any recognised modules at fault by their number with a red ring around them.
Fault reading and clearing:
If you detect any faults, I would advise to use the email function at the top right of the screen in order to send yourself a copy of the faults for further investigation if required.
You can then check these faults individually if you need to, or press and hold the 'clear' icon to erase all codes, although any codes that re-occur will return straight away.
To check them straight away, press the blue icon with the 3 lines and you can then select each module individually and select 'faults' from the options. At this point you will get a link to search the fault code using Google. Handy if you need to diagnose a problem there and then.
Data Logging:
If you have a suspected problem with your car, or want to monitor how it's behaving, you can do that with this app.
To start a data log, you need to know what data block ID you need for the specific data you need to log.
As an example, I will give a guide on how to log your Boost specified vs Boost actual.
In order to do this, you need to make sure you have connected to the car.
Once connected, press the blue icon with the 3 lines. You will now see a list of modules available.
Block 01 is for engine, so press that.
You will now be shown a list of options: Info, Faults, Live data, Long coding, adaptation, Basic settings, Output test, Security access, Change service, Readness, History and Backup.
Select 'Live Data' and you will then be asked for a value. Just enter number 1 as it is irrelevant for now.
Now at the top right corner of the screen is an icon for a line graph. Press that.
Now we add the values that we want to log. VCDS Block ID's directly translate across to this app, so you can go and search for them if you know what to look for. In this example we want block 01 and block 115.
Select measurement 01 from the drop down screen and then select value> RPM and press OK.
Now select value again, scroll to 115 and select it. Now select value> Boost specified and press OK.
Now repeat above, but this time 115 is missing and will read 'Boost pressure control'. Select this and then value> Boost pressure Actual, and then OK.
You will now have all 3 blocks ready to read live data from.
At this point nothing will display in the graph at the top half of the screen until you press the green 'Play' symbol, and this will start the live data recording. When you are driving and ready to log the live data, press that icon and proceed to drive as necessary to capture the info. When you have completed the drive then press the red 'Stop' icon and it will no longer log unnecessary data.
You will now be given a blue 'Save' icon which you should press. You can then title the log as you need to, for example 'Boost specified vs Actual' so you can identify it easily later on.
At the top of the screen you will now see an 'email' icon. Press that and you can send the log via email or other means to wherever you need to. I usually email it to myself.
The graph is now visible with the live data displayed, but it only gives a rough overview of how things look. Picking exact points and analysing data accurately isn't really possible which is why it's best to email it to yourself.
If you have saved it, but forgotten to email it to yourself, so not worry.
Go to 'Garage', select the car you have logged and press 'charts' and the data will be available to view or forward on.
'Coding'
In the app you have the option to code your vehicle. This should only be done if you are 100% sure that you know what you are doing. I am not familiar with doing this and will not be advising on how to do it.
However, there are some ready made 'coding' options available in the Garage section, under 'Apps'.
If you have a Pro version you do not need credits. If you do not have the pro version, you can still use this option but you will use credits up. See below for more info on credits/
These apps are ready made adjustments that will give you option to change settings at no risk, but they are limited to a few options: Instrument cluster region, Oil service reset, Turn lights as position lights and RNS-E start screen. I have only used the oil service reset option following a home service, and it worked perfectly.
Credits:
In order to use the free version of this app, you need credits. You automatically get 1 free credit for opening the app, but only once per day.
To gain more credits, you need to select the 3 white lines on the top left corner of the home menu, and click on your icon/username.
Go to 'Wallet' and you will be given a list of all the credits you have earned. At the bottom right of the screen is a green '+' symbol. Press that and a floating window will give you the option to buy credit bundles, use a code or get a free credit. By pressing 'free credit' you will be made to watch an ad lasting 30 seconds and then gifted your free credit. You can do this a maximum of 5 times a day, meaning you can earn 6 free credits everyday if you can tolerate the adverts.
There is so much more you can do with this app, and as long as you do a it of research on what you need to look at or log, you should be able to fault find most common problems without the expense and inconvenience of a laptop and VCDS cable.
Please let me know below if this is helpful or if you need more guidance on logging more data and I will do my best.
I am merely offering a rough guide on some basic functions based on personal experience.
Anything you do to your car is your responsibility, and I accept no blame if you do something to your car.
Now that's out the way I will try to give an over view of what what this app can do.
OBD Eleven is a mobile based app that can run diagnostic checks, clear fault codes, log live data and do some coding. It is a very cheap and portable version of VCDS, although I expect it has limitations that VCDS does not have, but most people should be able to manage with this app to do what they need.
Your device will need to be connected to the internet via WiFi or mobile data for most of the features to operate.
Upon opening the app you will be greeted by the home screen.
This consists of the 'Garage' at the top half of the screen, and a circle with the word 'Connect' at the bottom half of the screen.
Clicking on the Garage will bring up a list of the vehicles you have added. If you have more than one VAG car in your household you can add these cars to your garage by pressing the '+' symbol at the bottom of the page.
You will then need to add the vehicle VIN and the app will identify the make and model automatically.
Selecting the 'Connect' button will start the process of the app connecting to the OBD port via the OBD Eleven dongle. This app will not work with other OBD Dongles! Ensure your ignition is on (but not engine running).
Once connected the 'Connect' option will be replaced by 'Scan'. Pressing this start a scan of all the modules your vehicle has fitted, and list any recognised modules at fault by their number with a red ring around them.
Fault reading and clearing:
If you detect any faults, I would advise to use the email function at the top right of the screen in order to send yourself a copy of the faults for further investigation if required.
You can then check these faults individually if you need to, or press and hold the 'clear' icon to erase all codes, although any codes that re-occur will return straight away.
To check them straight away, press the blue icon with the 3 lines and you can then select each module individually and select 'faults' from the options. At this point you will get a link to search the fault code using Google. Handy if you need to diagnose a problem there and then.
Data Logging:
If you have a suspected problem with your car, or want to monitor how it's behaving, you can do that with this app.
To start a data log, you need to know what data block ID you need for the specific data you need to log.
As an example, I will give a guide on how to log your Boost specified vs Boost actual.
In order to do this, you need to make sure you have connected to the car.
Once connected, press the blue icon with the 3 lines. You will now see a list of modules available.
Block 01 is for engine, so press that.
You will now be shown a list of options: Info, Faults, Live data, Long coding, adaptation, Basic settings, Output test, Security access, Change service, Readness, History and Backup.
Select 'Live Data' and you will then be asked for a value. Just enter number 1 as it is irrelevant for now.
Now at the top right corner of the screen is an icon for a line graph. Press that.
Now we add the values that we want to log. VCDS Block ID's directly translate across to this app, so you can go and search for them if you know what to look for. In this example we want block 01 and block 115.
Select measurement 01 from the drop down screen and then select value> RPM and press OK.
Now select value again, scroll to 115 and select it. Now select value> Boost specified and press OK.
Now repeat above, but this time 115 is missing and will read 'Boost pressure control'. Select this and then value> Boost pressure Actual, and then OK.
You will now have all 3 blocks ready to read live data from.
At this point nothing will display in the graph at the top half of the screen until you press the green 'Play' symbol, and this will start the live data recording. When you are driving and ready to log the live data, press that icon and proceed to drive as necessary to capture the info. When you have completed the drive then press the red 'Stop' icon and it will no longer log unnecessary data.
You will now be given a blue 'Save' icon which you should press. You can then title the log as you need to, for example 'Boost specified vs Actual' so you can identify it easily later on.
At the top of the screen you will now see an 'email' icon. Press that and you can send the log via email or other means to wherever you need to. I usually email it to myself.
The graph is now visible with the live data displayed, but it only gives a rough overview of how things look. Picking exact points and analysing data accurately isn't really possible which is why it's best to email it to yourself.
If you have saved it, but forgotten to email it to yourself, so not worry.
Go to 'Garage', select the car you have logged and press 'charts' and the data will be available to view or forward on.
'Coding'
In the app you have the option to code your vehicle. This should only be done if you are 100% sure that you know what you are doing. I am not familiar with doing this and will not be advising on how to do it.
However, there are some ready made 'coding' options available in the Garage section, under 'Apps'.
If you have a Pro version you do not need credits. If you do not have the pro version, you can still use this option but you will use credits up. See below for more info on credits/
These apps are ready made adjustments that will give you option to change settings at no risk, but they are limited to a few options: Instrument cluster region, Oil service reset, Turn lights as position lights and RNS-E start screen. I have only used the oil service reset option following a home service, and it worked perfectly.
Credits:
In order to use the free version of this app, you need credits. You automatically get 1 free credit for opening the app, but only once per day.
To gain more credits, you need to select the 3 white lines on the top left corner of the home menu, and click on your icon/username.
Go to 'Wallet' and you will be given a list of all the credits you have earned. At the bottom right of the screen is a green '+' symbol. Press that and a floating window will give you the option to buy credit bundles, use a code or get a free credit. By pressing 'free credit' you will be made to watch an ad lasting 30 seconds and then gifted your free credit. You can do this a maximum of 5 times a day, meaning you can earn 6 free credits everyday if you can tolerate the adverts.
There is so much more you can do with this app, and as long as you do a it of research on what you need to look at or log, you should be able to fault find most common problems without the expense and inconvenience of a laptop and VCDS cable.
Please let me know below if this is helpful or if you need more guidance on logging more data and I will do my best.
