"Torque" Android app can't connect to ECU

[Brake_L8]

I've searched and searched and can't find anything conclusive here.

I use a Bluetooth "ELM 327" OBD II code reader, paired to an Android tablet running the "Torque" app. It works really well to display live data from the ECU as well as read any codes stored for the Check Engine light.

The CEL came on during my drive to Road Atlanta this past weekend. Fired up Torque and while the tablet can connect to the OBD reader, the reader can't connect to the GM ECU.

I had this same problem with a 2000 Pontiac Firebird. The reader and Torque app work 100% fine with my BMWs, so I believe it's an issue with the settings in the app and how it's set to communicate with the ECU. When I had the Firebird, I stopped by the local AutoZone and their basic code reader worked repeatedly to read and clear codes.

Any advice from others who have used Torque on these trucks would be great.

 

[about20ninj45]

It's not the app its the damn elm327. If you didn't get the one from bafx, return it and get your money back. They are hit or miss. I went thru 4 of them...

 

[Brake_L8]

Ah. I've had the adapter for nearly a year now so I doubt I can return it. I'll check out the Bafx model though.

 

[seven9st surfer]

Agreed. I had a lot of trouble with the first one I got, then after replacing it with the BAFX, no issues.

 

[Rivieraracing]

I just recently purchased the Bafx last week but haven't used it yet, was wondering if any of you guys use the free torque app or is the paid version just that much better?

 

[nharkey85]

Free version is fair enough for my needs

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[about20ninj45]

I used both. I went with the free version and then I said oh wth and decided to get the paid only for the advanced things you can do which isn't that much over the free version but w.e I guess. I still can't read afr though lol

 

[Rivieraracing]

Thanks for the opinions, hoping to give the free app a try in the next few days!

 

[Brake_L8]

Update - the Bafx adapter worked on the first try. Amazing.

I think I have the paid version of Torque, but either should work for checking and clearing the CEL.