Torque Pro

BRG75 · 20th August 2022, 13:11

When I bought my Tourer, I was also kindly given a plug-in OBD II scanner, for which some software needed to be downloaded.

I now (belatedly) would like to start using this, but don't fully understand what I'm reading on the web, although it seems encouraging.

The plug-in is labelled "NEWNOW, mini, OBD II Scan, advanced OBD scan tool"

All web info. seems to relate this to ELM 327, which appears to be the chip that it, and others, utilise (either genuine or a clone, at V. 1.5)

Also popping up, is "Scan Master Lite" and "Torque Pro", both being application code, I believe.

I like the display that Torque Pro offers, which certainly shows far in excess of my requirements.

If I can find the charger, I have an old (1st generation?) Nokia smart phone
to throw into the mix.

Does any member use a setup like this, or is it too old to bother about?

Fundamentally, I want to observe (whilst driving) coolant temp., but obviously a full "traditional" dashboard would be great.

Oil Press., Water Temp., Ammeter (or volt meter)

Thanks and Regards

Mike

vitesse · 20th August 2022, 13:31

I have an Xtrons headunit and use a wireless OBD adapter to transmit the information for the Torque Pro application which I find quite useful and covers most things I need, but specifically coolant temperature. I can't remember if it can monitor oil pressure though.

It was some years ago I bought the adapter but I believe it to be a ELM327 unit but wireless as I didn't want any leads hanging in the footwell.

Regards

BRG75 · 20th August 2022, 13:38

Thanks very much, sounds good.

I think it's all blue tooth, from what I understand.

Agree about wires, and won't even be using cig. socket for Nokia
Hard wire ign. 12v instead.

Mike

suzublu · 20th August 2022, 15:07

Elm 327 was/is a Bluetooth unit which connects to torque pro running on android phone. Had a couple and used an old tablet as the screen was bigger. If you only want temperature, access the obd on your dash, bit of a faff each journey but 😎

Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk

BRG75 · 20th August 2022, 17:23

Sounds like a workable thing to do then. Thanks to both Vitesse & suzublu.

I do use the OBD, but not all the time, just not practical.

I try and use it every 2 - 300 miles, just to confirm that things are AOK.

Backward step when full instrumentation was discarded, in my opinion.

Regards

Mike

The Rovering Member · 20th August 2022, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitesse

I have an Xtrons headunit and use a wireless OBD adapter to transmit the information for the Torque Pro application which I find quite useful and covers most things I need, but specifically coolant temperature. I can't remember if it can monitor oil pressure though.

I have the Torque(lite) app & that doesn't have an oil pressure function. I looked a couple of days ago.

Mike Noc · 21st August 2022, 07:59

Great idea to check coolant temp on your 2.5 Mike, but on your diesel the factory fitted temperature gauge works fine. If you lose coolant, or the serpentine belt breaks and the water pump stops the gauge will rise and the alarm light come. As long as you stop the engine as soon as that happens you won't do any damage.

20th August 2022, 13:11	#1
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Torque Pro When I bought my Tourer, I was also kindly given a plug-in OBD II scanner, for which some software needed to be downloaded. I now (belatedly) would like to start using this, but don't fully understand what I'm reading on the web, although it seems encouraging. The plug-in is labelled "NEWNOW, mini, OBD II Scan, advanced OBD scan tool" All web info. seems to relate this to ELM 327, which appears to be the chip that it, and others, utilise (either genuine or a clone, at V. 1.5) Also popping up, is "Scan Master Lite" and "Torque Pro", both being application code, I believe. I like the display that Torque Pro offers, which certainly shows far in excess of my requirements. If I can find the charger, I have an old (1st generation?) Nokia smart phone to throw into the mix. Does any member use a setup like this, or is it too old to bother about? Fundamentally, I want to observe (whilst driving) coolant temp., but obviously a full "traditional" dashboard would be great. Oil Press., Water Temp., Ammeter (or volt meter) Thanks and Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

20th August 2022, 13:38	#3
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Thanks very much, sounds good. I think it's all blue tooth, from what I understand. Agree about wires, and won't even be using cig. socket for Nokia Hard wire ign. 12v instead. Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

20th August 2022, 17:23	#5
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Sounds like a workable thing to do then. Thanks to both Vitesse & suzublu. I do use the OBD, but not all the time, just not practical. I try and use it every 2 - 300 miles, just to confirm that things are AOK. Backward step when full instrumentation was discarded, in my opinion. Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

20th August 2022, 13:31	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,536 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	I have an Xtrons headunit and use a wireless OBD adapter to transmit the information for the Torque Pro application which I find quite useful and covers most things I need, but specifically coolant temperature. I can't remember if it can monitor oil pressure though. It was some years ago I bought the adapter but I believe it to be a ELM327 unit but wireless as I didn't want any leads hanging in the footwell. Regards

20th August 2022, 15:07	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Elm 327 was/is a Bluetooth unit which connects to torque pro running on android phone. Had a couple and used an old tablet as the screen was bigger. If you only want temperature, access the obd on your dash, bit of a faff each journey but 😎 Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk

21st August 2022, 07:59	#7
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,550 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Great idea to check coolant temp on your 2.5 Mike, but on your diesel the factory fitted temperature gauge works fine. If you lose coolant, or the serpentine belt breaks and the water pump stops the gauge will rise and the alarm light come. As long as you stop the engine as soon as that happens you won't do any damage.