Manufacturer | BAFX Products |
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Brand | Bafx Products |
Model | BAFX3127 |
Item Weight | 2.46 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.75 x 1.5 x 1 inches |
Item model number | BAFX3127 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | BAFX3127 |
for Android Phones ONLY - Wireless Bluetooth Diagnostic OBD2 Scanner Car Code Reader and Scan Tool for All 1996 & Newer Vehicles ELM327 Compatible OBDII
Brand | Bafx Products |
Product Dimensions | 2.75"L x 1.5"W x 1"H |
Operating System | Android Only |
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About this item
- [DATA] Read & Clear your Check Engine Light (CEL); Check emissions testing readiness; Read real time vehicle sensor information;
- [ANDROID] Our Bluetooth OBD2 scanner for use with Android devices ONLY! For iOS devices, please purchase our WiFi OBD reader.
- [3RD PARTY APPS] A 3rd party app is required to use our OBD reader. Obtainable from the Google Play store. Free & Paid apps available. Recommended free: Piston; Recommended paid: Torque Pro (Not Torque Lite), OBD Fusion, Car Scanner & OBD Auto Doctor
- [COMPATIBLE] Works with ALL consumer vehilces located in USA model year 1996 & newer; Works on ALL OBD2 Protocols including J1850 & ISO9141 which are problematic for other OBD scanners
- [ELM327 COMPLIANT] Fully ELM327 compliant. works with any app stating an ELM327 code reader is needed
- [2 YEAR WARRANTY] Every OBD reader we sell is backed with a 2 year warranty with freidnly USA based support staff
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | — | — |
Tech Support | 4.1 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 | — | — |
Easy to install | 4.8 | — | — | 4.1 | — | 3.6 |
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power source | Battery Powered | — | Vehicle | Vehicle | Battery Powered | — |
display size | 2.8 inches | — | — | 3.5 inches | 3.1 inches | 2.4 inches |
operating system | Android Only | IOS, Android | Android, iOS, Windows | IOS and Android | Ios | — |
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Wireless OBD2 Scanner & Car Diagnostics Code Reader for Android / Windows Phones & Tablets (Not iPhone Compatible)
Insane amounts of vehicle data at your fingertips!
The BAFX Products Bluetooth OBDII scanner will help you gain huge amounts of insight into diagnosing and solving your vehicles problems!
Why choose BAFX Products above all others?
COMPATIBILITY - Our OBD2 scanner works on ALL OBD2 protocols including J1850 & ISO9141. Unlike many of our competitors who cut corners to lower their costs.
RELIABILITY - Our next generation processing and Bluetooth chips mean less dropped connections and smoother data flow
SPEED - We are now using Bluetooth 5.0 so that our OBD reader can send and receive data & commands between your phone and the vehicle computer faster than before!
USA BASED SUPPORT - We offer friendly, easy to understand USA based support staff.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU - We stand behind our OBD2 scanners 100% with a 2 year, no hassle, claims process should the need arise
3rd Party app required to use our OBD reader. Apps obtained through the Google Play store. Free & Paid apps available. Recommended FREE app: Piston; Recommended PAID app: Torque Pro (NOT Torque Lite)
Complete & Reliable OBD2 Diagnostics & Codes Everytime
But really, what can you actually get done with our OBD2 scanner?
• Read & Clear your check engine light (aka CEL) - Reads any codes that cause the vehicles CEL to illuminate. Includes all P (Powertrain), B (Body), C (Chassis) & U (Network) OBDII codes
• Check emissions testing readiness - Know if your vehicle will pass emissions even before you go! Also check to see if your vehicles drive cycle has completed since a repair was last made.
• Access real time, live data - Read emissions based sensors in real time on your Android phone! O2, fuel pressure, air/fuel ratios, air temp, boost, engine load, & many more! (sensor availability dependent on vehicle make/model & year)
• Graph sensor readings - Get real-time graphs of live sensor data
• Map based sensor tracking - Record sensor data while driving and view results on a map! (app dependent)
DOES NOT read or reset your SRS, ABS, Oil Change or General Maintenance lights (exceptions may apply with certain apps)
Works on all consumer vehicles (gas & diesel) sold in the USA that are model year 1996 & Newer! For international compatibility, please scroll down.
Full USA Compatibility
Compatible with all consumer vehicles (cars & trucks) purchased in the USA, model year 1996 & Newer! Whether gas or diesel powered our OBD reader will work with it so long as it was purchased here in the USA and is 1996 or newer.
Exclusions: Heavy duty vehicles (semi's, dump trucks etc), motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiles, boats etc. Some all electric vehicles also may not be OBDII compliant such as newer Teslas since they do not have combustion engines, though some (such as the Nissan Leaf) may still work with special apps.
International Compatiblity
The location & model year of where the car or truck is located will determine if our OBD code reader will work with as different countries have different laws regarding OBDII compliance.
Australia: 2007 & Newer; Brazil: Petrol 2007 & Newer / Diesel 2015 & Newer; Canada: 1998 & Newer; European Union: Petrol 2001 & Newer / Diesel 2004 & Newer; Israel: 2003 & Newer; India: 2017 & Newer; Japan: 2010 & Newer; Mexico: 2006 & Newer; New Zealand: 2006 & Newer; Philippines: 2006 & Newer; Singapore: 2014 & Newer
Supports ALL OBDII Protocols
The BAFX Products OBD2 car scanner supports ALL OBD2 protocols unlike so many other OBD readers on the market. Many OBD2 scanners claim to work with all OBD2 protocols however most have trouble with the J1850 protocols used by many Ford and GM vehicles. The ISO9141 protocol also gives many other OBD readers issues, this protocol is found on many Chrysler, Honda & Toyota vehicles. We made a name for ourselves by producing an OBD reader that actually works on these protocols!
Faster Read Speeds
Using Bluetooth 5.0 technology our OBD2 code reader can offer faster read speeds than many of our direct competitors. This means less lagging data and closer to real time information than other code readers! Due note however that actual read speeds will vary from vehicle to vehicle as different OBD2 protocols transmit data at different speeds themselves so read speeds are also limited by the vehicle itself.
Full USA Compatibility
International Compatibility
Supports ALL OBDII Protocols
Faster Read Speeds
Read & Clear Your Check Engine Light (aka CEL)
One of the main features of our tool allows you to read and clear your vehicles check engine light. Of course, you usually do not want to clear the check engine light without fixing the problem first. Our OBD reader will help you pull the code that is causing that check engine light to illuminate so that you can get it fixed and get back on the road safely. Please note, that our OBD reader does NOT read or clear the ABS, SRS or Oil Change lights though exceptions do apply to this. There are some apps available on the market that can help with reading and clearing those on some vehicles such as the GaragePro app.
Emissions Testing Readiness
Need to take your car in for emissions testing? You can use our OBD reader to verify the vehicles computer is ready to pass the test before you head out. You can check to ensure that all the normal tests the emissions center will complete are ready to pass before leaving and also check to ensure that your vehicles drive cycle is complete.
Access LIVE Real-Time Data
Our OBD2 scanner can be used to pull live real-time data from your vehicles emission control sensors and you can have that information displayed in many different ways depending on the app being used. Graphs, gauges, dials, map based.... no problem. Sensors available for reading will vary from vehicle to vehicle however some examples of possible readings are: O2 sensors, RPM, air temp, fuel pressure, boost, EOT, throttle position, run time, timing advance and much more!
Freeze Frame Diagnostics
What is freeze frame date? When your check engine light is on, many vehicles will provide freeze frame data. Freeze frame data gives you a snapshot of your vehicles sensor readings at the time the check engine light was tripped. This information can be very helpful in diagnosing and fixing the issue with your vehicle!
Read & Clear Your Check Engine Light (aka CEL)
Emissions Testing Readiness
Access LIVE Real-Time Data
Freeze Frame Diagnostics
For Android Phones / Tablets - Bluetooh OBD2 Scanner / Code Reader | For iOS (iPhones), Android & Windows - WiFi OBD2 Scanner / Code Reader | |
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Customer Reviews |
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Works With | Android & Windows | iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android & Windows |
Read/Clear CEL | ✓ | ✓ |
Emissions Readiness Test | ✓ | ✓ |
Live Data | ✓ | ✓ |
Connection Type | Bluetooth | WiFi |
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ASIN | B005NLQAHS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53,992 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #294 in Code Readers & Scan Tools |
Date First Available | September 17, 2011 |
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Customers like the compatibility, performance, and quality of the vehicle scan tool. For example, they mention that it works seamlessly with apps such as the ACTIVEOBD and Torque Pro. Customers are also impressed with the value, clarity, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity and size.
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Customers like the performance of the vehicle scan tool. They say that it works great, is very useful, and is functional. Some say that the scanner is able to yield immediate results through Bluetooth. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...disable the backup beeper in my 2013 Toyota Prius V. The device worked like a charm, in conjunction with the Torque app that I downloaded to my HTC..." Read more
"...The device works great in my 2013 Jeep Wrangler using the Torque Pro Android app on my Samsung Galaxy S3...." Read more
"...The Van was running fine, and I didn't want to chance it not starting the next time, so I drove off until the end of that days driving...." Read more
"...replacement for full on system diagnostics machines, but it does a pretty good job for such a portable device that you can carry anywhere you go for..." Read more
Customers find the vehicle scan tool easy to use. They say it's very simple to use, and it' s a good and easy way to tap into your vehicles brain. They mention that the tutorial videos are worth looking at, and the interface is pretty basic and intuitive. The adapter is very unobtrusive and is interesting to drive with in the car.
"...Give the OBD Scan tool a try. Not only is it very easy to use, you will learn more about your vehicle and how it works, which is always a good thing...." Read more
"...It's really kinda fun! And since the tablet is on top of the dashboard it easier to read when traveling down the highway." Read more
"...It's pretty basic and intuitive...." Read more
"...Torque Pro is a nice app, nice interface, but it does *not* (at the time of this writing) do ABS codes...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the vehicle scan tool. They say it functions well and is well worth the small cost. The app is very affordable and the sensor doesn't cost much. It saves them tons of diagnostic costs on their vehicles.
"...This device does work for a very reasonable price." Read more
"...No worries. There are plenty of well-known, safe, and inexpensive OBD2 apps out there...including Torque. :)cheers,Scuba" Read more
"...These are small and cheap enough to carry in the glove box of any cars you have that are obd2(1995 and newer should use obd2)...." Read more
"...engine codes and have good live data to analyze, this is a good product for the price. I've used both Torque and CarScanner apps with it." Read more
Customers like the quality of the vehicle scan tool. They say it's a powerful tool that has a reputation of being very reliable. It's sturdy and feels like a more robust device than others on the market, making life much easier. It has been VERY helpful and has saved them many unnecessary repairs. The device is able to immediately identify an issue they already had knowledge of. Customers also say it meets their basic needs and keeps their mechanic more honest.
"...So, between the purchase of this outstanding and extremely handy Scan Tool and the purchase of the new Mass Air Flow Sensor for $130, I had a total..." Read more
"...directly to the OBDII port on your car and has a reputation of being very reliable...." Read more
"This is not a fancy scan tool with bells and whistles so please don’t it expect it to be of you’re going to get one...." Read more
"...Amazing and cheap tool for those who want to know a little more on what is wrong with a vehicle easily at home." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the vehicle scan tool. They mention that it can clear codes, detect new codes right away, and works great with the Torque application. Customers also say that it works for reading codes and misc sensors and has a database of diagnostic codes.
"...codes on the free version of the app, there is also functionality to reset codes after fixing the issues and to see so many stats, such as throttle..." Read more
"...You can also clear the codes and reset it with this, all in the app as well...." Read more
"...It also does OBD II codes, of course, and displays them in plain English so I don't have to Google them anymore, which is nice...." Read more
"...The Torque application has a database of diagnostic codes and will generally tell you, in relatively plain language, what the code means...." Read more
Customers like the compatibility of the vehicle scan tool. They say that the apps work seamlessly with the device, and it's a great tool when paired with their app. It works great with windows and Android, and is compatible with all diagnostic software. It pairs up nicely with the Torque Pro app, and customers find it to be a reliable and inexpensive product.
"...It's really a great tool when paired with their app! I definitely recommend this!..." Read more
"...I like them both for different reasons.Torque Pro is a nice app, nice interface, but it does *not* (at the time of this writing) do ABS..." Read more
"...in description, won’t work for apple products but works great with windows and android" Read more
"...it in Google Store, it cost me about $5 (very cheap) and the app is very friendly and easy to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention that it connects immediately via Bluetooth and so far the Torque Pro app works just fine, while others say that it wouldn't connect and that the Bluetooth setup was different than other devices. However, the directions are clear.
"...The advantage of this is that it's wireless, and you have very nice visual interfaces of lots and lots of data coming from your vehicle...." Read more
"...It will pair, but it wont connect. I give up. BAFX Has never contacted me, and I cant find a way to contact them, so its going back. Never again...." Read more
"...The unit works in near real time with only a slight delay...." Read more
"...As I've used it, it's reconnected every time without a problem, and it's never lost a connection unless I've walked out of Bluetooth range...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention they prefer the compact size of a Bluetooth adapter over a dedicated handheld when using it in their car. They say it's not intrusive on a primary phone, and it'd be good for the glovebox in any car. However, others say that it is a bit bigger and clunky for comparable readers. The OBD2 connector is in the corner of the device, and the OBD port is in a corner of its enclosure. The product has a large enclosure that is three inches long.
"...and water temperature and some other minor sensor data, but it is very limited...." Read more
"...These are small and cheap enough to carry in the glove box of any cars you have that are obd2(1995 and newer should use obd2)...." Read more
"...CON: 1. A bit larger than it appears it the pictures, If you intend to drive with this connected take a look at where your OBD2 connection is..." Read more
"...It's a simple adapter. It does the job, and does the job well...." Read more
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The vast majority of the time, these "slight lean condition" intermittent error codes means the Mass Air Flow Sensor is near the end of it's life. I drove the truck, since it is my wife's and I rarely drive it, and when I hammered the throttle to get onto the highway entrance ramp, there was a sudden but very brief hesitation where the truck "stumbled" and then the truck accelerated just like it should. Sure enough, a new set of error codes appeared and the Check Engine light was back on. Since the Mass Air Flow sensor controls the air fuel ratio of the engine, I was sure this was the source of both the error codes and the stumble during acceleration.
When you get this "Check Engine" light codes, and the vehicle has this noticeable, yet very brief "stumble" when you aggressively accelerate, it's time to test the entire truck system and check everything. Don';t ignore the check engine lights because when the Mass Air Flow sensor finally FAILS, the truck will either not start or will run so poorly that it won't go over about 15 mph and the engine will stumble and miss and run poorly. Fix the warning light symptoms before the Mass Air Flow sensor fails and could strand you or your loved one. The "Check Engine Light" isn't just a suggestion, but rather a call to action. Don't ignore it or press your luck. Buy this OBD Scanner and check things out. Frankly, I am not sure how it could be any easier to use.
Bought the Mass Air Flow Sensor at my local O'Reilly Auto Parts store for a total price of $129.67 which included tax and shipping. Replaced the Mass Air Flow filter and used the opportunity to "Refresh" the K&N Air Filter. Cleaned the air intake system while I had this apart and reassembled the entire unit. Start to finish, I spent a total of 30 minutes synchronizing the OBD Scan Tool, looking up the codes, disassembling the air intake system, recharging the K&N Air Filter and installing the new Mass Air Flow Sensor. Granted, I am handy and have an awesome set of tools and know how to use them. It would take a mere mortal about an hour to accomplish the same I did in half the time. The point is, you can do it if you own very basic hand tools, you can read and aren't afraid to have to wear rubber gloves to avoid getting your hands dirty.
So, between the purchase of this outstanding and extremely handy Scan Tool and the purchase of the new Mass Air Flow Sensor for $130, I had a total of $175 invested in the repairs of this truck. I had called Ford Service garage and they quoted me $89 for hooking it up to the computer, another $110 for the "labor" to replace the Mass Air Flow Sensor (two screws and one wire plug. Seriously, if I was only swapping out of the Mass Air Flow sensor, I could have done the job start to finish in 10 minutes without breaking a sweat) and are you ready for this, $379 for the Mass Air Flow Sensor. With tax, shop supplies and "miscellaneous", the dealer wanted $642 and I achieved the same results for $175.
Give the OBD Scan tool a try. Not only is it very easy to use, you will learn more about your vehicle and how it works, which is always a good thing. On the other hand, if you have $500 burning a hole in your pocket, keep your local auto service dealer in business, they do appreciate it.
http://priuschat.com/attachments/geniii-prius-4-24-12-zip.37079/
Here are the instructions for how to do it:
"This topic has been covered many times but I'll save you the trouble to look it up. Dealers should do if for free. If your dealer will not then find another dealer (talk to the service rep as your salesman might not know anything about it). Some have had it done at purchase with most waiting for the first 5000 mile checkup. They'll usually say they'll do it once for free then charge afterwards. Though some will try to charge even for that first time.
Another solution is to use a Scangauge II (which is about $160 currently on amazon) but it's has a small screen and limited interface and confusing commands (if you're new to it). The advantage is that it's a self contained unit and connects directly to the OBDII port on your car and has a reputation of being very reliable.
If you'll check the other parts of this forum you'll see threads dealing with bluetooth OBDII scanners that you control with a PC, tablet or smartphone. There are a lot of different compatible devices with some of the better one's hovering around $90-100, or you could get one of the knock-offs for about $20. I bought a highly reviewed unit off amazon for about $23 and it works brilliantly. I interface with it through my Android phone using the Torque app that I paid about $5 for. The advantage of this is that it's wireless, and you have very nice visual interfaces of lots and lots of data coming from your vehicle.
This thread in particular: GenIII Prius Custom PIDs for Torque app | PriusChat has ton's of custom PID's to use in the Torque application - basically means they made custom commands that can give you easy access to a ton of information and some commands to change things like the reverse beep.
All you need to do is connect the Bluetooth scanner to the OBDII port that is fully exposed and just below the steering wheel - takes just a few seconds.
Then download the Torque app (if you have an android device - iphone doesn't do as much as the android) to your phone and install it.
Download the zip file in the link above with the PID's. You want to unzip it and move the files to your .torque/extendedpids folder within your android device. If you use an app like ES File Explorer you it can view, move and even unzip the file.
Turn on your engine, and turn on the bluetooth on your phone. You can connect from within the app, but I prefer to use the phone's bluetooth settings. The device should show up, and you can try to pair to it. My device's password was "1234" use whatever was in your instructions.
Now on your phone start the Torque app (should already be connected to the scanner), hit menu and set up the vehicle profile. (before you do that you can go into settings>Units and adjust the unit to your region so that the next step makes more sense)
These were recommended:
Engine Displacement: 1.8
Weight:3275 US lbs
Fuel: Petrol
Fuel tank: 11.9 USG
Max RPM: 5200
Volumetric Efficiency: can't find this information, though it's supposedly a calculation of the volume of actual air being pumped vs theoretical - I just left it at the recommended 85 but others put in different numbers.
Remember to save everything.
Under menu>"settings">"Manage extra PIDs/Sensors" screen hit your menu button again then >"add predefined set" you should see a list of vehicles and the profiles you had just unzipped to your device. Choose "GenIII Prius 4-24-12 (US)" or if you like there is another option for (metric)
Then the screen will show a list of a ton of custom PIDs. Most of these are commands to access information that you can set up as a gauge to view in the Realtime Information desktop view.
But there are a few commands that you can send to the car one time (through a test function of the Torque app) to adjust settings like the reverse beep:
Scroll down all the way to the bottom. You'll see a PID for "Reverse Beep Disable". Choose it then from the pop up choose >edit. From there just scroll down all the way down and you'll see a button called Test. After clicking the test button a status/confirmation popup will show. After that is done the reverse beep is now disabled. Try to put your car into reverse to confirm. You can also adjust a few other things, like seatbelt alarms. Scroll through list to see them all. To just send the command one time, you need to do a test.
Most of the other PID's are to check realtime status of the engine. You can also check error codes and reset them. Great device to have and I much prefer being able to set alarms and beeps myself."
Read more: http://priuschat.com/threads/turning-off-the-reverse-beep-on-a-2012-prius-v.116512/#ixzz3NQw6W0Jb
This device does work for a very reasonable price.
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