Plugging into the OBD2 port???

[ZSDave]

Very interesting info seems to be obtained from the OBD2 port on the ZS, however, is there anything that could be damaged by plugging in and if so, could MG use that action as a way to wriggle out of a warranty claim?

If the answers are both negative, what is the best device to purchase to use with an android phone?

Dave

 

[Rubberduck]

Hi, i just purchased a Nexas Netlink plugged it in and it worked a treat giving me lots of info. When i tried to remove it seems to be locked in the socket. I know there must be a flap or something you lift or squeeze to remove it but i cannot see it. Can anyone tell me how to remove it? I have tried but don't want to break it. Can it be safely left in place?
Cheers

 

[N2STY]

Hi, i just purchased a Nexas Netlink plugged it in and it worked a treat giving me lots of info. When i tried to remove it seems to be locked in the socket. I know there must be a flap or something you lift or squeeze to remove it but i cannot see it. Can anyone tell me how to remove it? I have tried but don't want to break it. Can it be safely left in place?
Cheers

They just pull out straight

 

[Rubberduck]

They just pull out straight

Something stopping mine from coming out. Can it be left in place without issue?

Something stopping mine from coming out. Can it be left in place without issue?

Ok went back to car and because you said that it pulls straight out i used a bit more force and wriggled it as well. It does indeed pull straight out. Thanks. As for my other question. Can it be left plugged in or does that cause problems?

 

[N2STY]

Something stopping mine from coming out. Can it be left in place without issue?

They can drain the 12v battery I did leave mine in over night and it was fine was it hard to push in I have never had one stuck before and I use them all the time have you tried to wiggle it a bit

 

[Ruislip Resident]

Ok went back to car and because you said that it pulls straight out i used a bit more force and wriggled it as well. It does indeed pull straight out. Thanks. As for my other question. Can it be left plugged in or does that cause problems?

Mine sets off the alarm after a while if I leave it in.

 

[N2STY]

Mine sets off the alarm after a while if I leave it in.

Not had that problem with

NEXAS NexLink​

 

[jusher]

Unlikely but you might set off the alarm if you try to use when the car is locked.

I found the alarm does go off if you forget to disconnect the app from the obd device, it can be left plugged in however.

 

[Ayoull]

The nexas nexlink is classed as an insecure ODB2 scanner as it uses 1234 or 0000 as its access code and according to the manufacturer will allow for more than one device to connect so any time the port is energised such as using iSmart the ODB2 scanner can be connected to by anyone in Bluetooth range

 

[Ruislip Resident]

Not had that problem with

NEXAS NexLink​

That's the exact one it happens with for me. Though I didn't know about the unlocking the app thing to prevent it.

 

[Eclectic]

Not had that problem with

NEXAS NexLink​

I've been looking to get another OBD reader, do you have any idea if it will work with an iPhone? BT wouldn't work with my Zoe, I had to get a wifi dongle.

Can you recommend an app to use with this?

 

[N2STY]

I've been looking to get another OBD reader, do you have any idea if it will work with an iPhone? BT wouldn't work with my Zoe, I had to get a wifi dongle.

Can you recommend an app to use with this?

ZSEV app is android only

 

[dragon2611]

I've been looking to get another OBD reader, do you have any idea if it will work with an iPhone? BT wouldn't work with my Zoe, I had to get a wifi dongle.

Can you recommend an app to use with this?

The Wi-Fi ones or the newer BLE compatible ones should work. I Used a wi-fi one but then again I usually have OVMS plugged in thesedays.