Kinda of anti-deal, instead of cheapie ELM327 and metric shit ton of apps that don't work, you get (profanity) Bosch :)
And pricing seems in the low area on Camels.
Btw, it's hard to find ELM327 dongle that has ELM327 V2.3 chip (latest fw) and Bluetooth LE 4.0 (to work on iOS). One example that may be it is here, A$60.
And … wait for it … Updateable via USB port!!! (not sure about AU, but its Amazon :) And no risk of frying your ECU unit by cheapies!
Product page: https://www.boschdiagnostics.com/products/bosch-obd-1150
Comparison Table: https://www.boschdiagnostics.com/obd/compare
Eligible for change of mind returns until Jan 31, 2024
Autolines sells ELM327 on Amazon too, but wrong FW version. That's what they told me:
Hi, If you need V2.3, please buy here: https://autolines.com.au/products/vgate-icar-pro-bluetooth-4… Delivery time is 7 to 9 days.
Features:
- Compatible with ALL 1996 and newer import , domestic, diesel and hybrid vehicles (OBD II & CAN), as well as 1994 - and 1995 OBD II compliant vehicles
- Over 15,000 generic and manufacturer specific DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) definitions
- LIVE real-time data, over 300 possible data PIDs available (depending on vehicle)
- Record / Playback of live data
- Graph Live data
- ABS codes and definitions for most 1996-2013 GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Hyundai vehicles
- Full manufacturer specific code definitions-make/model/yr on the tool
- AutoID™ vehicle – Automatically identifies most 2000 and newer vehicles
- Enhanced Engine and Transmission Codes
- Read and erase DTCs
- Reset MIL and turn off Check Engine light
- Tool gives visual indication when the trying to communicate and retrieve data from an OBD II vehicle
- Read and display pending DTCs
- Read and display VIN, CVN and Cal ID
- Mode 6 in Layman's terminology (https://www.geotab.com/au/blog/mysterious-obdii-mode-6-vehic…)
- Display OBD II Drive Cycle Mode
- Component Locator – Text based description of where to find a component on the vehicle
- Full PID Name Description in live data
- System setup menu includes language setup, unit of measure, display test, keypad test, memory test, tool information - and program mode
- Read and display all available I/M Monitors (emissions)
- Read and display freeze frame data (snapshot of vehicle data at the time of the fault)
- Battery / Alternator / Charging System Monitor
- Display State OBD check
- Acronym Library
- Color display
- Trilingual manual (English, Spanish, French)
- Updateable via USB port
- CE certification
Would love to know what people recommend for one that is a 'one stop shop' for home DIY / enthusiast