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OBDKey® Product Range

OBDKey® Units - The OBDKey OBD USB, OBDKey OBD WLAN and OBDKey OBD Bluetooth units are available to purchase by themselves (software on a 2.0GB Flash Drive is supplied).

OBD to Bluetooth OBD to USB OBD to
Wireless LAN
Multipin OBD new

OBDKey :: OBD Blueooth, OBD USB, OBD MMC

OBDKey :: OBD Blueooth, OBD USB, OBD MMC

New August 2020

OBDKey Bluetooth
OBD-II to Bluetooth

Suitable for Windows PC, Android, Palm and Windows Mobile

OBDKey USB
OBD-II to USB 2.0
(supplied with 2m USB cable)

Suitable for Windows PC

OBDKey WLAN
OBD-II to Wireless LAN
(802.11 b 802.11 g)

Suitable for Windows PC, Android, iOS and Windows Mobile

OBDKey Multipin
Multipin OBD-II to USB or Bluetooth

Suitable for Windows PC, Android


Accessories

 

 
  Extra USB Cable
2m USB 2.0 to Mini-B Cable
 
 

 

Total Solutions

Product What Is Included? What you need to have
Total PC Solution
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A fully configured laptop with Windows Vista, OBDKey OBD Interface Unit (USB 2.0 version, unless specified otherwise) and installed software. Nothing, this is a full solution including a laptop PC.

Ordering Information

Product What Is Included? What you need to have
Total PDA Solution
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A fully configured Windows Mobile 6.5 PDA with built-in Bluetooth plus an OBDKey OBD Interface Unit (Bluetooth version, unless specified otherwise).

Full specification of the Total PDA Solution

Nothing, this is a full solution including a Windows Mobile 6 PDA (handheld computer).

Ordering Information

Product What Is Included? What you need to have
Total Android Solution
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A fully configured Google Android Tablet (Pad) with built-in Bluetooth plus an OBDKey OBD Interface Unit (Bluetooth version, unless specified otherwise). Nothing, this is a full solution including an Android device (handheld computer).

Ordering Information

Product What Is Included? What you need to have
OBDKey Listener

A customised wireless OBDKey Listener unit with Windows software for decoding the J1850 PWM and K-Line vehicle diagnostic bus systems.

Windows software is supplied to detect and decode data from the J1850 bus (PWM / Ford protocol only) and from the K-Line (ISO 9141, KWP2000) at both 10400 and 9600 bits per second.

A Windows PC with Bluetooth (built in or with an adaptor) and a vehicle (or ECU) with J1850 (PWM) or K Line (10400 or 9600 baud).

Product What Is Included? What you need to have
OBDKey Listener

A customised USB OBDKey Listener unit with Windows software for decoding the J1850 PWM and K-Line or CAN bus vehicle diagnostic bus systems.

Windows software is supplied to detect and decode data from the J1850 bus (PWM / Ford protocol only) and from the K-Line (ISO 9141, KWP2000) at 10400, 9600, 8192 and 4800 bits per second.

If you choose the CAN bus version, Windows software is supplied to decode data from the CAN bus (OBDII pins 6 and 14) at 1000, 500, 250, 125, 83.3, 50 and 33.3 Kbits per second. Both standard (11 bit) and extended (29 bit) identifiers are supported.

A Windows PC with a USB port and either a vehicle (or ECU) with J1850 (PWM), J1850 (VPWM) or K Line (10400, 9600, 8192 or 4800 baud) or CAN bus system.

 

Product Are You Developing? What we have to offer
Software Developer Kits Are you a software developer? Or customising your own vehicle with a built in computer? Or looking for a wireless fleet management solution? Contact us regarding software developer kits, developer assistance and software co-developer programmes.

We have many libraries of software for rapid development of vehicle diagnostic, telemetry and data access solutions.


Product Vehicle Interface Features

  • Works on all OBD-II Compliant Vehicles

  • Compatible with the EOBD and OBD-II standards

  • Read and Clear Engine Fault Codes

  • Supports OBD-II Modes 1 to 9 and EOBD Modes 1 to 99

  • Supports OBD-II and EOBD Modes extended modes (e.g. ISO 14229 and ISO 14230)

  • Read and Display Live Engine Data

  • Multi - Protocol Interface

  • Supports OBD-II standard ISO9141

  • Supports OBD-II standard KWP2000

  • Supports vehicle (VW / Audi) protocol KW1281

  • Supports OBD-II standard SAE J1850 VPWM and PWM

  • Supports OBD-II standard CAN Bus

  • Supports customised CAN Bus up to 1 M Bit / sec and extended addressing

  • Supports J1939

  • Supports Subaru SSM (4800) protocol

  • Supports OBD multiple responses from multiple ECUs

  • Suitable for both Professionals and DIY / Enthusiasts

See our Support section for more information


The OBDKey® is a match box sized portable scan tool used to quickly and easily to diagnose vehicle problems.

The OBDKey® Unit

Owning a small portable scan tool is essential to monitor the healthy state of your vehicle's engine management system for regular check-ups between services and maintenance periods.

The OBDKey is available with a USB connection, a Bluetooth interface or a WLAN / WiFi interface.

The OBDKey Bluetooth gives connectivity options for Windows PCs, Windows Mobile devices and Android systems that have Bluetooth.

The OBDKey USB version is more for Windows PCs or netbooks that have a USB master port.

The OBDKey WLAN is suitable for Windows PCs, Windows Mobile devices and iPhone and iPod Touchs that have a WLAN radio. In terms of speed the USB and WLAN are faster than Bluetooth.

The WLAN / WiFi or Bluetooth connection is usually preferred where you prefer to operate a wire-free diagnostic environment.

The USB connection is usually preferred where you already have a PC or laptop equipped with a USB port.

Bluetooth offers a very flexible option as many handheld devices such as Pocket PC's, PDA's, Palm devices and mobile phones have Bluetooth built in. This means you can use your own handheld device to access the vehicle data with the OBDKey.

Software is supplied for the PC and Pocket PC (PDA, Windows CE), Palm, Windows Smartphones and Android versions are also available.

Note that the OBDKey OBD Bluetooth unit is not the same as an OBD WLAN. Contact us for further details.


OBDKey® Product Features

OBDKey Bluetooth OBD Unit with Lanyard
Carry the OBDKey Unit Anywhere
(carry strap not supplied)

  • Easy-to-use software for Windows PC, Pocket PC, PDA, Palm, Windows Mobile, Android, Windows Smartphone and other mobile phones too.

  • For the Apple iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone we would recommend the OBDKey WLAN. Third party software from the iTunes app store is required seperately.

  • Works on all 1996 and newer cars built for the USA market and light trucks that are OBD-II compliant

  • Works on all 2001 and newer petrol cars built for European and Asian markets that are OBD-II compliant

  • Works on all 2004 and newer diesel cars built for the European and Asian markets that are OBD-II compliant

  • Wider vehicle coverage with full OBD-II ( including CAN bus protocol) support.

  • Reads and decodes generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

  • Clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

  • Reads and decodes Freeze Frame Data

  • Reads and decodes testing inspection and maintenance (I/M) status from the vehicle

  • Reads and decodes vehicle sensor information.

  • Retrieves the VIN (vehicle identification number) on supported vehicles

  • Converts all information to either European, UK or USA measurement units.

  • Highly reliable and accurate

  • Easy to use with one plug-in

  • Specially designed for DIYers and car-owners, but equally rich in features for the professional

  • Single LED for visual indication of the data traffic and power status on the device.

  • Safely communicates with the vehicle's own on-board computer

  • Upgradeable software from web site

  • Upgradeable firmware available for local update from your computer (Windows PC required).

  • Regular updates available

  • Retail box includes: OBDKey unit, USB Cable *, Software Installation on a 2.0GB Flash Drive, Protective Product Case.

  • The choice of the protocols is carried out automatically and is transparent to the users

  • ELM 320, ELM 322, ELM 323, ELM 327 and ELM 327 1.40 software compatible (contact us to verify which software package you have). Software is available for wireless ELM327 devices.

  • The software supplied from the installation on a 2.0GB Flash Drive has built-in databases of more than 12,000 trouble codes

 


Suitable for OBD-II testing on the following makes:

Alfa Romeo, Audi, Austin, Bedford, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Corvette, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Daimler, Datsun, Dodge, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Hillman, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini, Mitsubishi, Morgan, Morris, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Rover, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Ssangyong, Subaru, Sunbeam, Suzuki, Talbot, Toyota, Triumph, TVR, Vauxhall/ Opel, Volkswagen, Volvo, Marcos

Each model is required to be OBD-II compliant for the OBDKey unit to operate successfully.


Retrieves On-board (Self) Monitoring Results Vehicle's Computer System:

Misfire
Fuel System
Comprehensive components (ccm)
EGR System monitoring
Oxygen sensor monitoring
Catalyst Monitoring
Evaporative system monitoring
Oxygen Sensor heater monitoring
Secondary air system monitoring
Heated Catalyst monitoring
Air Conditioning System Refrigerant monitoring

OBDKey will report all the monitoring tests supported by the vehicle's diagnostic system.  The air conditioning system is usually controlled by an electronic system within the vehicle which is not usually OBD-II compliant.


Specifications

Unit dimensions: 62x45x22mm
Port: 16-pin OBD-II Standard Socket
External power: 8.0 to 32.0 volts provided by vehicle battery via OBD-II socket


Bluetooth Specifications and Information

OBDKey uses a Class II Bluetooth® module, conforming to the Bluetooth standard. 

This guarantees communication and complete interoperability with another Bluetooth device (of Class I or Class II) of up to 30 meters and interference-free, secure wireless connections.  Even in workshop conditions!

The Bluetooth module inside the OBDKey has been qualified by both BQTF and RoHS.

The OBDKey device includes an integrated Bluetooth antenna. The handheld device or computer needs its own Bluetooth radio device to create the wireless connection.

The Bluetooth trademark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and used by KBM Systems Ltd. under license.


USB Specifications and Information

USB Specification 2.0 compliant; full-speed (12 Mbps). Virtual COM port device drivers supplied for Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Apple MAC OS-9, Apple MAC OS-X and Linux Kernel 2.6.22 as a serial port.  Supply Voltage from USB is not used to power the OBD interface, only the USB electronics of the OBDKey. Lead free USB components.

The OBDKey is supplied with a 2 metre (6 foot) USB Type 'A' to USB Mini-B cable.


WLAN Specifications and Information

WiFi Configuration Technical Information - Ad hoc Mode
SSID: OBDKey WLAN
IP: 192.168.0.74
Subnet: 255.255.0.0
Port: 23
Antenna: Internal
Power Consumption: 0.240 Watts
Wifi Standard: 802.11b/g
Plastic case: Single case design. Automotive Grade resins and silicones.
Physical Dimensions: 62x45x24mm (65x45x24mm including accessory loop)

The OBDKey WiFi connects with any 802.11b/g wireless network and can connect to another WiFi module, laptop, notebook and any 802.11b/g compatible device.
Supplied with IP address, port number and SSID for simple configuration as an ad-hoc network. Infracstucture (via an access point) mode is also supported.
Secure Encryption Supported: WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WEP-128, WEP-64
WiFi: Built-in antenna. 2.412 to 2.472 GHz “WiFi” ISM band. Channels: 1-11 USA, 1-13 Europe. FCC Certified for Immediate Deployment. 802.11gb Modular Certified by U.S.A. FCC. Modular Certification

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