Brechin Slate 163 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Bought and plugged in one of these today and had a little play. My android phone seemed to pick it up straight away but additional apps like Hybrid Assistant and Tire Assistant couldn't find the Carista without a bit of fiddling but all good now. One thing I noticed is that Carista gives all details to the TPMS so the Tire Assistant isn't really needed, see pics. Finally, has anyone opted for the Beta version? Any advantages? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 when you 1st use the beta version, carista will take a snap shot of the cars system so if there is an issue with any of the new features they can restore your original settings the beta version may or may not have new features for our lexus cars it could be for 1 of the german brands so thereforre of no benefit to you so before you decide wether to be a beta tester see what new features there are for your car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 here is a link all about beta testing https://help.caristaapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017007380-What-is-beta-What-are-the-rules- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan64 11 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Is there a charge on the app, and also how much for the hardware Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, Alan64 said: Is there a charge on the app, and also how much for the hardware there is a charge for the app here is a link https://caristaapp.com/pricing i'm lucky when the app 1st came out i bought a pro membership for less than £10 and i dont have to pay any other annual fees just my 1 off payment. for the hardware you can buy an ELM327 adapter v1.4 but i would ask the seller to confirm it will work with the carista app, some of the adpaters dont use all the protocols that carista needs to use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brechin Slate 163 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 8 hours ago, Alan64 said: Is there a charge on the app, and also how much for the hardware 1st month is free access to all features even the pro ones. After that there is still a good level of free functionality and options for subscribing to the advanced stuff if needed. The Carista hardware is £24.99 from amazon but I guess cheaper elsewhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mincey 334 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I'd advise against leaving it plugged in. I did and I had to learn how to break into and restart a flat IS300h.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Hi James did you break in or did you use the key hole in the boot lid to get to the Battery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mincey 334 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 28 minutes ago, 200h said: Hi James did you break in or did you use the key hole in the boot lid to get to the battery I used the boot lid key hole - worked a treat :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brechin Slate 163 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 9 hours ago, Mincey said: I'd advise against leaving it plugged in. I did and I had to learn how to break into and restart a flat IS300h.... Was your Battery in good condition prior to plugging in your Carista? When everything is switched off it only draws .00654 mA (6.54 microAmps) https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/TxH2MSLDIMMUMX/ref=ask_ql_ql_al_hza?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mincey 334 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, Brechin Slate said: Was your battery in good condition prior to plugging in your Carista? When everything is switched off it only draws .00654 mA (6.54 microAmps) https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/TxH2MSLDIMMUMX/ref=ask_ql_ql_al_hza?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace It's a 2019 car and has only just covered 9,500 miles. During the time I'd got the Carista plugged in I was hardly driving it at all. It might have been a coincidence but earlier in the lockdown I'd not driven the car for several weeks and it started without any issues. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brechin Slate 163 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Mincey said: It's a 2019 car and has only just covered 9,500 miles. During the time I'd got the Carista plugged in I was hardly driving it at all. It might have been a coincidence but earlier in the lockdown I'd not driven the car for several weeks and it started without any issues. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thackeray 283 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 1/4/2021 at 6:32 AM, Mincey said: I'd advise against leaving it plugged in. I did and I had to learn how to break into and restart a flat IS300h.... I'd second that. I checked my car after around six days of being unused and was surprised to find the 12v Battery was down to 11.47 volts. The car still started ok and I ran it for an hour to charge up the Battery. I then realised I had left the Carista adapter plugged in for the week. I think that must be the reason for the Battery drain. Usually the Battery reads around 12 volts after a week without use. I must try to remember to unplug the Carista adapter when leaving the car unused for a while! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 i have just found this extension obd2 cable you can mount it in the car where you need it so you wont forget about removing your obd2 dongle, i am going to buy one as i keep knocking my adapter when i'm using it with my foot you also wont have any wear on the contacts of the car obd port if you have one of these fitted https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Pcs-Obd-2-Thin-16Pin-Noodle-Male-To-Female-Elbow-Elm327-Extension-Cable-PM/224247371844 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brechin Slate 163 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, 200h said: i am going to buy one as i keep knocking my adapter when i'm using it with my foot How do you knock it with your foot? The Carista is tiny and tucked up out of the way, I guess you have a bigger dongle than me? 😳 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 thats right a bigger dongle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 this is what i use https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vgate-Elm-327-Scan-Mini-Bluetooth-OBDII-Interface-of-Diagnostic-PC-Android/224040122689?epid=9025050550&hash=item3429d4f941:g:cFUAAOSwVw9eaHxB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brechin Slate 163 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 33 minutes ago, 200h said: thats right a bigger dongle 🤣🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mincey 334 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 hour ago, 200h said: thats right a bigger dongle 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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