How to Install ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner on Android Phone/Tablet

Three Steps to Install ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner on Android Phone/Tablet.
STEP 1: Turn ON Car Ignition and Then Plug in ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner into Cars Port

connect elm327 with your car

FIRST Turn ON cars ignition (one position before engine starts). And only then…

Plug ELM327 Bluetooth scanner into cars connector.

 

STEP 2: Pair ELM327 Bluetooth Device to Phone/Tablet

Touch Settings  » Wireless & Networks » Check the Bluetooth box and go to » Bluetooth Settings.

From here — scan for devices and ELM327 Bluetooth scanner will show up as either: ELM, ELM327, CAN, OBD, etc.

When you’re asked for passcode to pair, enter: 6789

If “6789″ doesn’t work, then try “1234” or “0000“.

Done!

 

STEP 3: Launch the OBD App

Launch the OBD app you’ve downloaded from  — and connect to ELM327. This is usually done in “Settings” within the App.

OBD APP
Example of typical Android OBD app.

 

Related:  How to Install ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner on Windows

How to Install ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner on Windows

Steps to install elm327 bluetooth scanner on Windows System.
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STEP 1: Locate Your Cars Diagnostics Connector.

16-pin diagnostic link connector

The 16-pin diagnostic link connector (DLC) should be located in the passanger or driver’s compartment, under the steering wheel.

 

STEP 2: Turn ON Car Ignition and Then Plug in ELM327 Bluetooth Scan Tool into Cars Port

Plug in ELM327 into Cars Port

FIRST Turn ON cars ignition (one position before engine starts). And then…

Plug ELM327 Bluetooth scanner into cars connector.

STEP 3: Add ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner
1.

bluetooth icon

Double-click the icon in the system tray.

2.

The window will appear “bluetooth devices”:

Bluetooth Devices

add a device

Click “Add”.

3.

* This part only applies to Windows XP.

The “Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will appear:

My Device is set up and ready to be found

Check the “My Device is set up and ready to be found” check box, then click the “Next” button.

4.

The Wizard will search for and display Bluetooth devices within range:

NEXTClick on "CAN OBDII"

Click on “CAN OBDII” (may also show up as “CBT”). Then click “Next”.

5.

You’ll be asked to enter your passkey:

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Windows XP:

Select “Use the passkey found in the documentation“.

Windows Vista/7/8:

Select “Enter the device’s pairing code

Enter: 6789

Then click “Next”.

If “6789″ doesn’t work, then try “1234″ or “0000″.

6.

The Wizard will connect to the scan tool:

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7.

* This part only applies to Windows XP.

Once it’s setup, the wizard will display the COM port numbers:

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Write down the number of the Outgoing COM port. You will need it later to configure the diagnostics software.

8.

Done!

Now you can successfully use any OBD2 diagnostics software!

And it should read your cars data.

 

Learn More: ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth WIFI Interface For iPhone Android