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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Not the key fob, but the actual transponder key itself. There is a way to program them, but you need 2 working keys to do it, which we don't have.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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You mean the chip keys? Not sure on those
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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My $13 BT OBDII scanner came in and connected to my Truck and loaded my Torque app. Awesome info. But some of it, I have to disagree! I entered the correct info on the program. 5.9 engine etc. When I went full throttle to test what the max HP it was reporting, it came back with something like 413 max HP. Somehow I wished that was so but realistically impossible with the mostly stock engine with minor upgrades!
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kensai
My $13 BT OBDII scanner came in and connected to my Truck and loaded my Torque app. Awesome info. But some of it, I have to disagree! I entered the correct info on the program. 5.9 engine etc. When I went full throttle to test what the max HP it was reporting, it came back with something like 413 max HP. Somehow I wished that was so but realistically impossible with the mostly stock engine with minor upgrades!

Mine was way off too. I don't think it's actually getting that information through the OBD port, but rather is computing it based on the vehicles weight, acceleration, throttle position, and so on.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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the torque app is ok... personally i like the droidscan tool better... torque wouldn't read the codes off my truck or my nissan... other one would
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by srch4me
torque wouldn't read the codes off my truck or my nissan... other one would
that's weird. I've used torque on my Durango, my dad's Wrangler, and my mom's VW and haven't had an problems with it. I've never used droidscan, might have to give it a try.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Hmm, think I'll have a look into this.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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For $13 bucks for the BT ODB transmitter and a $5 app for Android app, it's worth playing around to see what your engine is doing! I am trying to learn how to drive better to increase better MPG for my ride.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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i may have to get one of these for me w/ the paid torque app, and one of the readers w/ the free app for my sister so that she can get and clear codes while she is out at school (5+ hours away)
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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i have both... i like droidscan better... the layout looks more professional and easier to read and find info.
 
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