BAFX PRODUCTS WiFi OBDII Reader/Scanner for iOS Device Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- BAFX PRODUCTS
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BAFX PRODUCTS WiFi OBDII Reader/Scanner for iOS Device
Compatible with:
- iOS (Apple)
- Android
- Windows
IMPORTANT: Required setup instructions inside!
BASIC iOS SETUP
- Navigate to the Apple App Store on your tablet or phone and download the app you desire to use. We recommend the “OBD Fusion” app however you may use any of the apps in our iOS recommend list on the following pages.
- Plug the OBD reader into your vehicle’s OBDII port. Ensure that the red power light is illuminated. If it is not, please see our troubleshooting steps on the following page.
- Now open the settings menu on your phone/tablet and select “WiFi”
- You should see a WiFi network named “OBO11 Scanner” select this network. It will not require a password!
- Now, navigate to and open the OBD Fusion app
- In the upper left corner select the 3 horizontal bars and a menu should open
- Select the “connect” option at the bottom of the list
IF IT DOES NOT CONNECT
- Select lhe three bars in lhe upper left corner & then select “settings” U Then select “Preferences” & then select “Communications”
- Under communication type, select “WIFI”
- Under WiFi Sellings/Device, select ELM327 Generic
- Under OBO11 Protocol, select “Automatic”
- Attempt to connect to the vehicle again
- Should lhe OBD reader still fail to connect after completing these steps please contacl us for addilional assistance.
BASIC ANDROID SETUP
- Download and install your preferred app. The app we recommend is Torque Pro and these steps are based on this app. If using a different app, the steps should remain very similar but if you need help with another app, please contact us!
- Open your phones settings menu and select “WiFi” and then turn WiFi on.
- Select the network named “OBDII Scanner” and then select “connect”.No password is needed.
- Return to the main menu of your phone and open the Torque app
- Press the small gear icon in the lower left corner, a menu should then appear,now select the “settings” option.
- Select “O8D2 Adapter Settings”
- Select “Connection Type” and set to “WiFi”
- Scroll to and select “IP Address” in this field, please enler lhe IPAddress of the OBD reader which is: 192.168.0.10
- Using your phones back button, COMPLETELY exit Torque. Torque should prompt you “Are you sure you want to exit?” select “OK”
- Re-open Torque and allow 10-60 seconds for Torque to make a connection to the vehicle.
Apps For IOS (Apple) Devices
- OBD Fusion ($10)
- Car Scanner ELM OBD2 (FREE – $6)
- OBD Auto Doctor (Free – $5/Month)
- Dash Command ($10+)
- Carista ($10/Week +)
Apps For Android
- Torque Pro ($5)
- Torque Lite (Free)
- Piston (Free)
- Dash Command (30 minute trial & then $10)
- OBD Auto Doctor ($3-$20)
- Scan Master (Free – $5)
- Carista ($7 – $40)
- & MORE!!
To find any of these apps simply search your app store for “OBD” Prices shown are subject to change and based on prices shown in the respective app stores at the time of this writing. BAFX Products has no affiliation or financial interest with any of the aforementioned apps or their developers. If your phone is not allowing you to use cellular data while connected to the OBD reader complete the following steps
iOS Devices: From the phone’s main menu enter “settings”>Select WiFi>Connect to the OBD reader’s WiFi network>Tap the “i” to the right of the OBDII WiFi network>Select “configure IP”>Change to “Manual”>ln the IP Address field enter: 192.168.0.11 >In the Gateway field enter: 255.255.0.0>You should now be all set!
Android Devices: Enter the phone’s settings menu>Go into “Connections”>Select “WiFi”>Connect to the OBD reader’s WiFi nelwork>After connecting tap the OBDII network name again>Select “edit”>Select “show advanced options”>Change “DHCP” to “Static”>Change IP address to: 192.168.0.11
Change Gateway to: 255.255.0.0>Your all set!
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Problem: My phone cannot locate the WiFi signal.
Answer: First check to make sure that the OBD reader is powering on. If ll is, restart your phone and try again. Sometimes phones can become glllchy or buggy and this will normally resolve the issue. -
Problem: The red power light is not illuminating when I plug the OBD reader in!
Answer: In most cases this means the fuse controlling the vehicles OBD porl Is blown and needs lo be replaced. The OBD port will normally either have lls own fuse OR be on a fuse with accessories such as cigarette lighters & wipers. -
Problem: I tell the app to clear the check engine light but the light remains on.
Answer: First try clearing it with the vehicle fully running and if that fails, also lry clearing it with lhe vehicle in ACC mode but not running. NOTE: some codes are “instant” meaning as soon as they are cleared, if the problem causing them is nol fixed, lhe light will come back on immediately. In such cases you will never see lhe light turn off. -
Problem: The OBD reader is not reading my ABS, SRS, VSC, Oil Change or Maintenance lights. What gives?
Answer: Being an OBDII reader it can only read and clear your check engine light. It cannot assist in reading or clearing lights related to any other vehicle system. For these lights you will need to use a different tool or in some cases take the vehicle to a repair shop.
Warranty Information
If you’re having problems with your OBD reader, please contact us with your
order number and a description of the problem you are having.
INFO@BAFXPRO.COM
- This product is covered by a 2-year limited warranty unless otherwise extended by BAFX Products. This period is extended by one day for each day that the product is kept by us for warranty repair
- This warranty is non-transferable. Only the original purchaser is entitled to it. Warranty is only valid when purchased fro BAFX Products or an authorized dealers.
- A defective product will either be repaired or replaced, at our sole discretion, with parts and labor free to the customer. Warranty does not apply to defects in appearance that could take place after the first thirty (30) days of usage. BAFX Products sole liability will be on the cash value of the product at the time it is returned for warranty repair, which will be determined by how long the user kept the product before returning it, calculated in a linear way. These remedies are the only remedies that the customer has.
- Shipping charges of a defective Item back to us for warranty repair or replacement must be I ken car of by the custom r If more than 60 days from date of purchase. Shipping of the repaired or replaced product is at our expense and shipping speed that we choose.
- There will be no benefits or coverage if the customer subjects the product to abnormal usage, conditions, improper storage, modifications, improper installation, misuse, neglect, abuse or accident.
- By using the “BAFX Products OBDII adapter” you agree that BAFX Products’ maximum liability will be, without exceptions for any reason, limited to the replacement of a defective “BAFX Products OBDII adapter” within 2 years from your purchase date.
- 0 We shall not be liable for punitive or consequential damages under any circumstances. Customers only recourse in the case of a defect is what is described in this warranty statement.
- Before returning a defective product to “BAFX Products” you must contact us for instructions on returning the adapter. Items may not be returned to us without first contacting us for instructions.
To use with a windows based PC we recommend the following software developers:
Will the OBD reader work with my vehicle?
We guarantee, 100%, that our OBD reader will work with ALL consumer vehicles
purchased in the USA that are model year 1996 or newer! If your vehicle meets
these specs and is not working with the OBD reader, please contact us right
away!
For heavy duly vehicles such as semis, tractors, excavators and the like using
lhe J1939 protocol, while our OBD reader is capable of working with such
vehicles, there currently exists no consumer available software to use with
them. You would need to obtain specialized software from a fleet management
company. Traditional OBDII apps will NOT work with such vehicles even if you
have an adapter cable.
My vehicle was not purchased in the USA, will it work?
Our OBD reader can be used on vehicles purchased in many other countries,
however different countries have different laws on which vehicles must be
OBDII compliant.
Find your country on the list below, if your vehicle is the noted model year
OR newer,our OBDII reader will work with it!
- Argentina: 2008 Australia: 2006
- Brazil: 2008
- Canada: 1998
- EU: Gas/2001 Diesel/2004 India: 2010
- Israel: 2003
- Japan:2010 Mexico: 2006
- Morocco: 2011
- South Korea: 2007
- Taiwan: 2008
- Thailand: 2013
- USA: 1996
FCC warning statements:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference,
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.