I had installed Leaf Spy Lite to try it out before purchasing the Pro version as suggested by WattsLeft . I'm having a problem. The app's connection status keeps fluctuating from Green colored "Connected" to a Yellow "Retry ELM ##" every one or two seconds with majority of time being in "Retry ELM ##" status. I saw some YouTube videos of this app and they appear to always remain in Connected Green status so I realized there is some problem. Also, I tried two different Android devices and I got the same problem.
My two android devices are BLU Advance 4 smartphone, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 wifi tablet.
My Bluetooth adapter is: Mini V1.5 ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth Auto Car Scanner Diagnostic Tool for Android
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I thought maybe the mini obd2 Bluetooth adapter was not working properly so I plugged it in my other car a honda civic and used it with the Toque Lite app and it worked just fine. There were no connection problems. It remained constantly connected. Then I plugged it in my LEAF again and I saw the same problem mentioned above.
Then I purchased the Leaf Spy paid version app because I wrote to WattsLeft and he said this problem could be in LEAF spy Lite and the regular paid version may not have this problem so tried it. Still the same problem of fluctuating connections with Retry ELM ##, and Connected, in the status.
Now I see the Connected status for a slightly longer duration than the Retry ELM status. However, I still get the readings so at least the app is giving me the numbers that I need but I am unable to see realtime readings such as power and regen readings.
Occasionally I lose connection all together.
Also, I am concerned that the continuous connection and retry may use more power from 12v battery. The lights on OBD2 adapter flicker a lot when this happens.
Has anyone else experienced this as well?