Diagnostics using an Android Phone + Bluetooth

Discussion in 'TR650' started by Mark_H, Mar 3, 2018.

  1. Mark_H Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lapu Lapu Cebu Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR 650 Strada; 2015 Nuda 900R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XRM 125, Kawasaki Curve 115
    Today I successfully achieved the ability to read and reset error codes, perform service resets and fuelling adaptations, all the same as a GS911 tool, but for a fraction of the cost.

    Using a specific Bluetooth OBD2 Adapter with an ICOM D Cable and an App on my phone, I can now do everything I used to use Rheingold ISTA/D for, but now much more mobile as it is on the Phone and not the laptop.

    $125 well spent = One Happy Bunny !!
  2. PawPaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TC 449
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Crf450R + old CB750
    More info needed.

    Paw Paw
  3. mysery1 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Southeastern NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tr650 strada
    Please more info.
  4. ecn226 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beachmere QLD
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    CRF250r CRF150R
    I'd really like to know more too.:)
  5. sussurf Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Port Macquarie area, NSW
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Sprint 1050, Daytona 955i
    Can IOS do it?
  6. Mark_H Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lapu Lapu Cebu Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR 650 Strada; 2015 Nuda 900R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XRM 125, Kawasaki Curve 115
    OK guys, apart from the GS 911 I know there is also the DUONIX piece of kit that can also do everything for the bikes. (www.duonix.de)

    However, I was recommended an App for Android called MOTOSCAN as it is very much cheaper and works just as well.
    Downloaded the Lite version for free then set about finding a suitable Bluetooth Adapter with cable for the bike.
    The cable is simple, just search eBay for ICOM D cable and there are plenty to choose from, mine cos $10.
    Bluetooth adapter is a different story and I went through several cheap ones before I found one that can do everything.
    Having checked the Lite version of MOTOSCAN can indeed handle the TR650 and my Nuda I purchased the ULTIMATE licence at $44
    The cheap BT Adapters can communicate and read the bike but they cannot handle the long text protocol that BMW requires to perform the resets of fueling adaptations etc.
    The one that works with all functions is Scantool 427201 OBDLink Bluetooth and is on Amazon at $63

    So there you have it, total outlay of $117 gives me the perfect mobile solution to diagnosing and setting up the bike.
    Understand that because Apple products cannot communicate by Bluetooth properly, MOTOSCAN is Android only.
    For Apple there is a similar App called Carly but I have no idea if it works or not.
  7. sussurf Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Port Macquarie area, NSW
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Sprint 1050, Daytona 955i
    Thanks Mark, much appreciated.
  8. LED Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Perth, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Terra
    Thanks Mark. That Scantool is available in Amazon Australia store too.
  9. glitch_oz Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    AUS
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada

    Awesome detective work !!

    Is that the one?
    https://goo.gl/eVuHms
  10. mysery1 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Southeastern NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tr650 strada
    Thank you, this is great. I really like the bike after the update but was not happy with all I had to go through to get to this point. And the thought of having to count on KTM/Husky for further support makes me feel ill.
  11. CarstenB Husqvarna
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    Location:
    NL
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    F650GS Dakar
  12. LED Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Perth, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Terra
    Ozzie buyers thinking of ordering from Amazon Australia, beware the seller SJJD on Amazon Australia website advertises as "Ships from Australia". I ordered and later received an email advising the item has been shipped and in small print "Your item(s) are being sent by China Post". I have raised the misleading advertising with Amazon Australia.
  13. WayneC Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    F650GS Dakar
    The clone ICOM D cables available on EBay have very poor quality clone Kostal 10 pin connectors which break up quickly, some also have the wrong pin outs so do not actually work, since they are epoxy sealed the pin out cannot be corrected so they are not recommended, the choice on the adaptor cables is either the wgsoft adaptor cable or the adaptor cables which Hexcode are now introducing as part of the introduction of the new 16 pin GS911 models
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  14. kiwiape Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Aprilia DD750
    Mark_H your are a genius and this is a revelation!! Can you put some pics of the bits your using please?.

    Can you reset Adaption, TPS and Idle actuator?
  15. Mark_H Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lapu Lapu Cebu Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR 650 Strada; 2015 Nuda 900R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XRM 125, Kawasaki Curve 115
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  16. Mark_H Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lapu Lapu Cebu Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR 650 Strada; 2015 Nuda 900R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XRM 125, Kawasaki Curve 115

    Well I must have struck lucky because I have three cheap cables and they all work well. :-)
  17. Mark_H Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lapu Lapu Cebu Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR 650 Strada; 2015 Nuda 900R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XRM 125, Kawasaki Curve 115

    I am away from the bike at the moment. Let me get back home and play around some more then send some screenshots etc.
  18. kiwiape Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Aprilia DD750
    Thanks Mark_H looking forward to it.

    Is important for everyone to know if your looking at this system, that the "lite" version has limited in functionality. As a group we need to explain this functionality so we understand what can be done and what needs to be done...as there are a lot of ideas and wants and these cant always be met.

    Check out this link for available features;
    https://www.motoscan.de/
  19. kiwiape Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Aprilia DD750
  20. Mark_H Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lapu Lapu Cebu Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR 650 Strada; 2015 Nuda 900R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XRM 125, Kawasaki Curve 115
    Correct, the LITE version is purely for evaluation it has almost zero functionality. I went right in and purchased the ULTIMATE version in order to be able to do everything possible. The guy who wrote the software also gives unlimited free troubleshooting advice and updates to purchasers.