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Old 09-16-2012, 04:50 PM
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Kiwi 2 Obd2 & Mini Connect

http://www.plxdevices.com/product_info.php?id=GSST2WIFI

Has anyone used this setup yet and do you think it would work with connect?
I need some opinions on this.
 
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Old 09-17-2012, 07:43 PM
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What do you mean by "work with Connect"? From the description, it transmits data to your iOS device. I don't see where Connect fits in.

I've never used Connect, but I didn't think it was capable of mirroring everything displayed on your phone. I could be wrong.
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by chrunck
What do you mean by "work with Connect"? From the description, it transmits data to your iOS device. I don't see where Connect fits in.

I've never used Connect, but I didn't think it was capable of mirroring everything displayed on your phone. I could be wrong.
Will what is on the device show up on my connect screen. Also will it read all the sensors? I have heard that some of the obd2 devices do not read or work on all cars.
 
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I use the KIWI WiFi version, and it works with the iPhone quite well. You need to find a program to read the sensors (I use Rev2), and so far I haven't had to many problems.
 
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I use the KIWI WiFi version, and it works with the iPhone quite well. You need to find a program to read the sensors (I use Rev2), and so far I haven't had to many problems.
That is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks.
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 06:09 PM
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The transmitter plugged into the obd2 port will drain all the battery if it use wifi
 
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Originally Posted by Danielng0811
The transmitter plugged into the obd2 port will drain all the battery if it use wifi
Double post.
 
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Originally Posted by Danielng0811
The transmitter plugged into the obd2 port will drain all the battery if it use wifi
What about the Bluetooth model?
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 08:34 PM
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Bluetooth is better but need to unplug if idle for a week. Wifi will drain the battery in 2 days.
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 08:36 PM
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I am using scangauge. It consume 0 voltage when the car is idle. I keep plugging it in the obd2 all the time
 
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Originally Posted by Danielng0811
Bluetooth is better but need to unplug if idle for a week. Wifi will drain the battery in 2 days.
I was under the impression that it turns itself off?

"The Kiwi 2 Wifi incorporates a new advanced power saving circuit, designed to shut off power to essential functions of the unit allowing the Kiwi 2 Wifi to be permanently installed in your vehicle without draining your vehicle's battery. After 5 minutes of inactivity, the Kiwi 2 Wifi automatically enters a low power sleep mode. To turn the unit back on, a simple press of the soft switch wakes the device back up."
 
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Has anyone every used a KIWI 2 Wifi to connect to NCSExpert?
 
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Originally Posted by TPA_StormCooper
What about the Bluetooth model?
The iPhone won't work with Bluetooth OBD-II devices unless it's jailbroken.
 
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