Review: Globmall Trekpow WiFi OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool Dongle for Android or IOS

By | May 13, 2020

Review Globmall Trekpow Bluetooth OBD2 Diagnostic Tool for Android and IOS
Small OBD2 WiFi and Bluetooth Dongles have become very popular since they are low-cost way to troubleshoot vehicles.

Like the more expensive standalone handheld OBD2 scan tools they can read and clear codes but with a smartphone or tablet.

This makes them ideal for many scenarios when a budget scan tool is needed to troubleshoot an engine light/code.
Review WiFi OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool Dongle for Android or IOS Pluged In
The Globmall Trekpow is one such manufacture and has a Bluetooth and WiFi versions available.

This unit was sent to me to review with my own honest opinion and results below.

Specifications
WiFi or Bluetooth version
Protocol: OBDII
Compatible: Most 1996 and newer cars and trucks

The box comes with the OBDII Bluetooth dongle and user guide.
Review Globmall Trekpow Bluetooth OBD2 Diagnostic Tool for Android

Scanning the QR code will ask if you need the IOS Download or Android.
Review Globmall Trekpow Bluetooth OBD2 Diagnostic Tool for Android and IOS APP

The App used for and Android is the widely popular Torque App which is also available from the Play Store.
Review Globmall Trekpow Bluetooth OBD2 Diagnostic Tool for Android and IOS APP Free
Both a paid Pro version and free Lite version is available from the Play Store.

How To Connect a WiFi OBD2 Dongle to an Android Smartphone

  1. Plug the OB2 Dongle into the OBDII port and turn the key to ON. Most all OBD2 ports are located under the driver side dashboard on 1996 and newer cars and trucks.
  2. Review WiFi OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool Dongle for Android or IOS Pluged In

  3. Go into WiFi Setting and Find WiFi_OBD
  4. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 1

  5. Click Connect
  6. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 2

  7. The WiFi should Connect
  8. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 4

  9. Open the Torque App and click the Setting Icon at the bottom left.
  10. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 5

  11. Click Settings
  12. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 6

  13. Click OBD2 Adapter Settings
  14. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 7

  15. Select Connection
  16. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 8

  17. Choose WiFi if not already selected
  18. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 9

  19. Go back to the Torque App main menu and the top left will say Connected to ECU OK
  20. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Step 10
    Your Android Phone and WiFi OBD2 will now be ready to be used.

How to Read and Clear Codes

  1. Clicking the Setting Icon at the bottom left will bring up the options.
  2. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Fault Codes
    There are many options with no doubt Fault Codes being the most used option.

  3. The Fault Code sections have Show logged faults, Clear logged fault(s), Show Pending faults, and Show historic faults.
  4. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Fault Codes 2

  5. Selecting Show Faults It will read the code.
  6. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Fault Codes 3

  7. For example, here it read the code P2181.
  8. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Fault Codes 7

  9. Selecting Clear Fault Code will clear it if wanted.
  10. Review WiFi OBD2 Dongle for Android and IOS Fault Codes 8
    Of course, unless the problem is fixed the error code will most likely come back.

Summary
The Globmall Trekpow WiFi OBD2 ECU scan tool is a nice low-cost option to read and clear engine codes for those on a budget.

The unit I used was the WiFi version which worked well with my Android smartphone.

It can also work with IOS which I have not tested yet.

The setup was a bit confusing at first but easy to use once the correct steps were followed.

For the price, the Globmall Trekpow is a good unit that will no doubt help many troubleshoot and fix their vehicles.

I am still testing the unit so far with good results and will update if anything changes.

As always be sure to read the reviews on Amazon or elsewhere to be sure a unit is a good fit for you.

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