PLX Devices KIWI 3 User manual

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Kiwi 3 User Manual
V1.0.6

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Contents
Setup ............................................................................................................... 2
1. Locate your car’s OBDII port and plug in Kiwi 3 .................................................2
2. Launch your favorite app and enjoy ..................................................................2
Configuring specific iPhone apps...........................................................................3
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 5
Kiwi 3 Indicator Lights .........................................................................................5
Basic Light Test...................................................................................................5
Kiwi 3 will not connect (BT continues to blink after app is launched) ......................6
Kiwi 3 connected, but does not receive data from OBDII port .................................6
Updating Kiwi 3 Firmware ....................................................................................6
Test the new firmware.........................................................................................7
Apps for All.........................................................................................................8
OBD Car Doctor–simple, intuitive OBD tools and gauges........................................8
Torque–for the car enthusiast who wants it all......................................................9
Harry’s LapTimer– for the driver that lives for the track ........................................10
OBD Auto Doctor–The most popular app available for Android, iOS, and Windows.11
DashCommand–a comprehensive tuner's toolbox................................................12
Before you start
To ensure full warranty protection, register your product within 15 days of purchase.
To register please visit: plxdevices.com/warranty

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Setup
Configuring Kiwi 3
1. Locate your car’s OBDII port
and plug in Kiwi 3
Most cars have OBD located on the driver’s side
below the steering wheel.
By OBD standards the connector must be
located within three feet of the driver and must
not require any tools to be revealed. If your OBD port is not visible in plain sight trying looking
under the dash, behind ashtrays, and around/in fuse boxes.
Having trouble finding your OBD port? Not sure if your car is OBD compliant?
Visit http://www.plxdevices.com/obd-compatibility for additional information.
2. Launch your favorite app and
enjoy
Upon launching the app, Kiwi 3 should automatically
find and connect to your device.
Some apps may need additional configuration.
Please see the next section for details.
Need help choosing an app? Skip to App
Section

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Configuring specific iPhone apps
(for configuring specific Android apps see page 4)
A. For maximum compatibility and the best user experience please make sure your
operating system has been updated to iOS 9.1
B. Configure your favorite app
OBD Auto Doctor
1. Select ‘Extras’ (bottom right corner of the screen)
2. Under Settings select ‘Connectivity’
3. Select the ‘Bluetooth’ option
4. Select ‘Status’ (bottom left corner of the screen)
5. Select the Connect (Chainlink icon in the top right corner of the screen)
OBD Auto Doctor should now be connected and reading parameters from
your car.
Harry's LapTimer
Rookie /
Petrolhead /
Grand Prix
1. From the LapTimer home screen select Administration > Settings
(You can also select the menu button in button in the top right
corner of any screen and select Switch view … > Settings)
2. Select Expert Settings
3. Check the box to the right of Use Bluetooth LE Sensors
4. Fully close and relaunch the app
Harry's should automatically connect and reconnect in the future.
OBD Car Doctor
1. Launch OBD Car Doctor
2. From the main screen select Settings
3. Under Connection type please make sure that Kiwi3 is selected (green).
You can also have Kiwi 3 autoconnect in the future by enabling
Autoconnection
4. Hit the < Back button (in the top left corner of the app)
5. Select Connect
DashCommand
DashCommand should automatically connect. Follow the Kiwi 3 will not
connect troubleshooting steps on page 5.
C. If Kiwi 3 continues to have problems
Continue to the troubleshooting steps on page 5

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Configuring specific Android apps
A. If you are using Android 6.0 or newer read these instructions for updating your
firmware
B. Make sure that your smart device can see Kiwi 3
1. Open your Bluetooth Settings (On most devices go to Settings > Bluetooth)
2. Hit ‘Scan’ or ‘Scan for Devices’
3. Verify that your Kiwi is listed under paired devices
C. Configure your favorite app
Torque Lite /
Torque Pro
1. Go to the Torque home screen (says TORQUE across the top)
2. Click the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen
3. Select Settings > OBD2 Adapter Settings > Choose Bluetooth Device
4. Select your Kiwi
Torque should automatically connect and reconnect in the future.
OBD Auto Doctor
1. From the OBD Auto Doctor home screen select Connect
2. Verify that Bluetooth is the selected Connection Method
3. Under Bluetooth device select Search/Change
4. Select Kiwi 3 from the devices
OBD Auto Doctor should now connect with your Kiwi 3 and ECU.
Harry's LapTimer
Rookie /
Petrolhead /
Grand Prix
1. From the LapTimer home screen select Administration > Settings
(You can also select the menu button in button in the top right
corner of any screen and select Switch view … > Settings)
2. Select Expert Settings
3. Check the box to the right of Use Bluetooth LE Sensors
4. Fully close and relaunch the app
Harry's should automatically connect and reconnect in the future.
OBD Car Doctor
1. Select the menu button at the top right corner of the screen and select
Configuration > Connection > Connection mode > Kiwi 3
2. Fully close and relaunch the app
DashCommand
DashCommand should automatically connect. Follow the Kiwi 3 will not
connect troubleshooting steps on page 5.
D. If Kiwi 3 continues to have problems
Continue to the troubleshooting steps on page 5

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Troubleshooting
Kiwi 3 Indicator Lights
Basic Light Test
1. Firmly plug in Kiwi 3 the green PWR light should light up solid green and the blue BT
light should flash.
2. If the green PWR light does come on or the blue BT light immediately goes solid unplug
the device and firmly plug it back in.
3. If the blue BT light continues to come on solid (not flash) immediately after being
plugged in update your firmware using the instructions on page 7

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Kiwi 3 will not connect
(BT continues to blink after app is launched)
1. Make sure your vehicle is turned on.
2. Verify that your Bluetooth is turned on (On most devices go to Settings > Bluetooth)
3. Verify that the app version you have is current
App
Android
iOS
DashCommand
4.6.12
4.6.12
OBD Car Doctor
5.0.0
1.8.0
OBD Auto Doctor
2.6.2
2.0.0
Harry's LapTimer
19.0.29
19.0.24
Torque
1.8.80
Not Available
4. Relaunch
a. Restart you smart device
b. Disconnect and reconnect Kiwi 3 ensuring that the device is firmly connected to
your car’s OBDII port (PWR should be solid and BT should be blinking)
c. Relaunch the app on your smart device
B. Check your Phone specific settings (see pages 5 and 6)
Kiwi 3 connected, but does not receive data from OBDII port
(PWR and BT are solid but OBD and APP are idle)
1. Verify that your vehicle is turned on
2. Follow the troubleshooting steps for ‘Kiwi 3 will not connect’ (above)
3. If Kiwi 3 continues to have problems contact PLX Devices by visiting
http://www.plxdevices.com/contact-support
Updating Kiwi 3 Firmware

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More of a visual person? Visit http://plxdevices.com/kiwi3firmware for a tutorial video.
1. Open Google Play and find the Zentri BLE OTA app. Download and install Zentri BLE
OTA.
2. Launch the Zentri BLE OTA.
3. On the ‘What’s Zentri’ intro screen select OK . (BLE OTA should automatically find your
Kiwi.)
4. Select your Kiwi to connect. (BLE OTA will automatically find the most recent firmware
version.)
5. IMPORTANT: Click on the Kiwi firmware number (i.e. 2.0.0.4).
6. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Change the firmware file name to plx-1.5.0.2
7. Failure to complete step 6 may cause irreversible hardware issues with your
device. Please make sure to change the firmware name as described.
8. Verify that the update name has been updated to plx-1.5.0.2 and select UPDATE .
(Depending on your Internet connection and device the update can take a few minutes
to download and install. Upon completion BLE OTA should return to the update screen.
There is no update complete message.)
Test the new firmware
1. Open your Bluetooth settings and select SEARCH / SCAN . Select your Kiwi to pair. (Your
device will not connect here.)
2. Open your favorite OBD app and double-check your Bluetooth configuration.
3. Connection may require multiple attempts. (Please allow up to 30 seconds to connect.)

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Apps for All
Choose the Right App for You
Kiwi 3 supports a variety of industry
apps for every level of car
enthusiast.
The following apps can be
downloaded from iTunes App Store,
Google Play Store, and Windows
App Store (depending on operating
system availability).
OBD Car Doctor–simple, intuitive OBD tools and gauges
Operating System: Android and iOS / iPhone
OBD Car Doctor (free) features:
Check engine light code reader
and reset
Real-time gauges and data
including speed, rotation,
temperature, pressure, and
lambda
Fuel economy tracker
OBD Car Doctor Pro ($2.99) features:
Real-time parameter recording
Multiple parameters display
Parameter recorder (with
background mode)
View and sending recorded parameters traces
GPS support

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Torque–for the car enthusiast who wants it all.
Operating System: Android
Torque Lite (free) features:
Fully customizable real-time
gauges
Check engine light code reader
and reset
Massive fault code database for
lookup of fault codes from
different manufacturers
Dynamometer (Dyno) including
horsepower, torque, and
transmission temp
Turbo boost feature for vehicles
that support MAP and MAF
sensors
Torque Pro ($4.95) features:
Support for more vehicles and ECU types
Cleaner user interface without ads
Alarms and warnings (for example if your coolant temperature goes over 120ºC)
Video Track Recorder with real-time gauges and mapping overlay
Fully customizable dashboard, profiles, and themes
AIDL API for third party apps,
Horsepower, Torque, 0-60 , and quarter mile tests
Data logging / graphing
Map / track views
ABS / Knock sensor
And much more ...