I’m facing a frustrating issue trying to connect an OBD2 dongle to my new 10″ Android 10 car radio. Like many, I bought this aftermarket unit hoping for seamless integration, but the reality is proving to be quite different, especially when it comes to OBD2 connectivity.
The seller, who shall remain nameless (but let’s just say they are based in China), wasn’t much help beyond the initial sale. It seems pairing any OBD dongle via Bluetooth with this radio is proving to be a major headache.
I’ve even delved into the hidden Bluetooth settings, accessed through the settings search bar. I attempted the usual fixes – changing the pairing code from ‘0000’ to ‘1234’, and disabling ‘auto-connect’ to manually input the code. However, when I try to enter the pairing code, it just disappears, and I get a ‘code incorrect’ message. Trying to quickly input the code, even just hitting ‘ok’ immediately, doesn’t work either. I even tried using a USB keyboard, thinking the on-screen keyboard might be the issue, but no luck!
It really makes you wonder why connecting something as standard as an OBD2 dongle to an Android car radio is made so difficult. You’d think these devices would be designed for this kind of functionality, allowing us to use them like a smartphone or tablet in our cars, especially for car diagnostics. It almost feels deliberate, making the system harder to use and configure. Are we heading towards a future where user-friendliness is completely ignored in favor of pre-installed, unavoidable software?
For reference, the OBD2 dongles I’m using are:
- KONNWEI KW902
- vgate iCar Pro OBD2 Bluetooth 4.0(BLE)
These dongles work perfectly with my phones, tablets, and laptops, and connect without issue to diagnostic software like DDT4ALL.
Has anyone else encountered this problem and found a solution? Is there a specific app I’m missing, or some other workaround? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
