How dose the Elm 327 Wifi work?

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You need any of the following hardware to make Elm 327 Wifi work:
PC/iPhone/iPod/iPod Touch/iPad
Important: Your PC requires wireless LAN router supporting WiFi 802.11 a/b/g for linking.
 
You need any of the sofware to make Elm 327 Wifi work:
REV/Fuzzcar/Dashcommand by palmperformance
Important:softwre are not included you must buy from Apple App Store
 
With proper software installed in the host device, you may have following parameters read out from your vehicle:
Vehicle Speed
RPM
Fuel Consumption*
Engine Coolant Temp
Fuel Pressure
Calculated Engine Load
Throttle Position
Intake Manifold Pressure
Air Intake Temp
Timing Advance
Mass Air Flow
Fuel Level
Barometric Pressure
EVAP System Vapor Pressure
Fuel Trim
Important:
Your vehicle may not support all above parameters.
How many parameters you can get is depended on the vehicle manufacturer’s implementation.
 
Multi-Protocol Support: 
SAE J1850 PWM (41.6 kbaud)
SAE J1850 VPW (10.4 kbaud)
ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud)
ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud)
ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init, 10.4 kbaud)
ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 kbaud)
ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 kbaud)
ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 kbaud)
ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 kbaud)
SAE J1939
 
Vehicle Coverage:
Apply after 1996 models
 
Our device works on all 1996 to 2010 cars and light trucks
 
Acura
Alfa Romeo
Ariel Atom
Aston Martin
Audi
Bentley
BMW
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Daewoo
Daihatsu
Daimler
Dodge
Ferrari
Fiat
Ford
Geo
GMC
Holden
Honda
Hummer
Hyundai
Infiniti
Isuzu
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Lancia
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Lotus
Maserati
Mazda
McLaren
Mercedes
Mercury
MG
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Oldsmobile
Opel
Pagani
Panoz
Peugeot
Plymouth
Pontiac
Porsche
Regal
Renault
Rolls-Royce
Roush
Rover
Saab
Saleen
Saturn
Seat
Scion
Shelby
Skoda
Smart
Subaru
Suzuki
Tesla
Toyota
Triumph
TVR
Vauxhall
Volkswagen
Volvo
Yugo
……
 
Technical Specifications:
Range: 50 ft (Line of sight)
Antenna: Internal
Power Consumption: 0.75 Watts (with power switch)
Wifi Standard: 802.11a/b/g
Operating Temperature: -15 to 100 Deg Celsius
Plastic: Automotive Grade
Physical Dimensions: 2.75 x 1.25 x 1.2 inches
Additional Sensor Support: None
 

You can even write your own software on a specified hardware platform if you wish, because the AT commands are fully documented and very well explained. This tool is only 2.7 x 1.25x 0.9 inches, and Elm 327 Wifi comes with a 6 ft OBDII cable for easy installation. It also includes a power switch built-in to prevent the need for having to constantly disconnect your unit from the OBDII port. It is compatible with 1996 and later vehicles which are obd2 or eobd compliant. Connecting to your iPhone / iPod touch is made by WIFI connection in adHoc mode.

Wifi interface is able to detect and interpret obd2 / eobd protocols automatically. It also provides support for high speed communications and a low power sleep mode. It use AT commands to communicate with a host device (PC, notebook, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and so on). There are plenty of software packages available, which are fully compatible with this tool. Some of them have pretty useful features, such as engine running parameters monitoring, DTC reading and clearing, MPG meter, etc. 

Elm 327 Wifi Compatible Software and Features:
What features you can have depended on what software you install on iPhone /iPod touch /iPad/ PC. There are a lot of commercial or free software. The features of the software differ from one another. User should choose his own software by his preference. For more details about the software, please consult the software vendors.

Where can I get the Elm 327 Wifi software?
You can log on to the apple application store to get your commercial/free software. There is a freeware in the CD-ROM comes along with the device. You can use this piece of software to config and test the elm327 wifi obd2 AUTO CHECKER.

For your vehicle to be OBD II compliant it must have a 16-pin DLC (Data Link Connector) under the dash and the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label must state that the vehicle is OBD II compliant.
All vehicles from 1996 in USA and Petrol cars from 2001,diesel cars from 2003/2004 in Europe are obd2 compliant.
 
You need any of the following hardware to make Elm 327 Wifi work:
PC/iPhone/iPod/iPod Touch/iPad
Important: Your PC requires wireless LAN router supporting WiFi 802.11 a/b/g for linking.

Elm 327 Wifi Package list:
WiFi OBD-II Car Diagnostics Tool for Apple iPad iPhone iPod Touch
CD with User Manual

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