I'm just curious if anyone has any experience with using their iPhone, iPod, or Android device as a code reader. Something like the Innovative Motorsports OT-2 OT-2 or the Lemur BlueDriver BlueDriver. There are a couple of others which I can't think of at the moment.
I popped my first code yesterday on my way to my mom's place in Airdrie. My step-dad has a code reader so I found out I have a cylinder 3 misfire, which confirms what I was feeling. I would rather not be without a code reader and don't want the 45 minute drive just to diagnose what is wrong, or even the drive to Auto Value. I'm at 161k km so it's time to get the plugs done and I'm hoping that's all it is.
I know CT puts their code readers on for 1/2 price fairly often but these apps do some data logging as well, although I don't have a wideband so I am a bit limited in that department. Of course, I could bundle the OT-2 with a wideband but I'm not sure if I'll ever get a tune anyway.
I guess that's two questions then:
1. Does anyone have experience with an app for code reading and data logging and how well does it work? The nice thing would be having it with me in the car all the time.
2. I'm not planning on getting a tune (likely not but I don't know for sure), but it would still be nice to monitor AFR, although not necessary. Without a tune and wideband, would a code reader from CT be the better option?
Actually, another quick question on the problem. The misfire is intermittent. It stopped sometime just outside of Airdrie on the way there (and wasn't doing it consistently the whole way, just under load), and didn't do it again until this morning. But this morning was just a few misfires and no SES light.
I will be taking my car to Brasso to get the plugs done. Should I mention the code? I don't want to be charged a diagnostic fee for them to check for the code to confirm it or, if the car does misfire while they have it, I don't want to pay for them to tell me something I already know.