Manufacturer | Carista |
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Brand | Carista |
Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.76 x 2.76 x 1.57 inches |
Item model number | COBD-BT24 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | COBD-BT24 |
Carista OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter and App: Diagnose, Customize and Service Your VW, Audi, Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, BMW and Mini
- COMPATIBLE WITH SOME BRANDS AND MODELS ONLY! CHECK VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE ORDERING!
- IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO USE FULL APP FEATURES!
- Eligible for a 1-month trial of full app features
- Works on both iOS and Android via Bluetooth LE
- Compatible with a multitude of partner and third-party apps
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Tech Support | 3.4 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Easy to install | 4.8 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | — |
Accuracy | 4.3 | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Sold By | — | Lemur Vehicle Monitors | OBD Solutions, LLC | OBD Solutions, LLC | VEEPEAK US | ANCEL |
power source | — | Vehicle | Battery Powered | 12V DC (Vehicle Power) | OBD II Port | Corded Electric |
display size | — | 2.8 inches | — | 2.8 inches | 0 centimeters | 2.8 inches |
operating system | — | iOS and Android | iOS, Android, Windows | Android and Windows | Android & Windows | — |
language | — | english | english | english | — | — |
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Product Description
Need to diagnose a warning light? Want to activate hidden features and get rid of annoying beeps? Want to have dealer tools in your glovebox? Carista gives you all of that for a fraction of the cost of a single dealer visit (PLEASE CHECK VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE ORDERING)
- Applies to compatible vehicles only
- REQUIRES IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION TO USE FULL FEATURES (however, a FREE 1-month trial is included)
- Compatibility with a multitude of partner apps
- Support for both Android and iOS
- Compatible with SOME models by Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mini, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Nissan and Infiniti. Please make sure your specific model and year is supported before purchasing the adapter.
- Purchasing the Carista OBD2 adapter gives you a 1-month free trial of all paid functionality in the Carista app. To continue using these features after the trial expires you must purchase a subscription. As per Google's and Apple's rules, a valid payment method is required to start the free trial, but you will NOT be charged if you cancel your subscription before the trial expires.
How it works
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Plug in the adapterThe OBD2 port is usually located under the dashboard. |
App connects to the car Everything happens automatically. Just make sure that your Bluetooth is “ON”. |
Control your car experienceDiagnose faults and configure settings the way you want them to be. |
Diagnose
Basic OBD2 diagnostics
Find out why your "Check Engine" light is on: Carista shows you a list of the fault codes stored in your vehicle, as well as their meanings. You can also reset the "Check Engine" light.
Advanced diagnostics*
Dealer-level electronic diagnostics (fault code checking and resetting) of all modules in the vehicle, incl. ABS, airbag, and other manufacturer-specific systems.
* For supported models only. PLEASE CHECK VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE ORDERING.
* IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
Customize
Personalization of comfort & convenience features of the car. Customize your car to your liking and get rid of all those annoyances you have to deal with every time you get into your car. You can even enable hidden features that you didn't even know your car had!
* For supported models only. PLEASE CHECK VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE ORDERING.
* IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
Service
Basic service
Carista shows you if your car is ready for Emission tests -- that way you can avoid the trip to the testing station before the vehicle's systems have gathered enough driving data to be ready for testing.
Advanced service*
Volkswagen, Audi:
- EPB retraction tool, Service reset, Launch control counter, Detailed ECU information
Toyota, Lexus, Scion:
- Tire pressure sensors (TPMS), ABS/VSC/TRAC inspection, Detailed ECU information
* For supported models only. PLEASE CHECK VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE ORDERING.
* IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
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ASIN | B00YVHGTBM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #115,269 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #560 in Code Readers & Scan Tools |
Date First Available | June 4, 2015 |
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Customers like the packaging of the vehicle scan tool. They say it's exactly as described, and the connection to their car is quick. They like the ease of use, saying it' s really simple to use and great for setting basic vehicle settings. Customers are also happy with the quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on performance, compatibility, value, and connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the vehicle scan tool. They say it works well, has no problems, and works seamlessly with Bluetooth on iOS devices. It works quickly, and it's easy to install. The product makes a great diagnostic tool, and is able to clear some errors and provide real-time driving info and related fixes for problems. The reviews are quite good, and the price for the device was great. The FREE Carista app pack a pretty powerful punch.
"...purchased two of these my first one in 2017 and it still works great after updating app." Read more
"This little gizmo and the associated FREE Carista App pack a pretty powerful punch, at least for my 2018 Toyota Highlander...." Read more
"It works great for Carista. Not difficult to use." Read more
"Turned off the back up beep, the seat belt beep for a short drive of just moving the car also being able to turn off the pop up screens telling you..." Read more
Customers find the vehicle scan tool easy to use. They mention that the user interface is intuitive, and all the tweaks are set up in a fairly logical fashion. The adapter connects right away, and the full app gives enhanced diagnostic and customization capabilities based on the Mfr / Model / Year car. The app is very easy to operate and efficiently handles the changes made. It is a great device for making those tweaks to your car at a extremely reasonable price.
"Great value, easy to use, very helpful and well designed Ui...." Read more
"...The FULL App, I think, gives enhanced diagnostic and customization capabilities based on the Mfr / Model / Year car...." Read more
"...you figured out how to use it and paid for the subscription, it's easy to use...." Read more
"It works great for Carista. Not difficult to use." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the packaging of the vehicle scan tool. They mention that it is exactly as described, the connection to their car is quick, and the downloadable app is also super quick. The app is easy to use and responsive once linked, and it seems to update quickly. The throttle response is much better, and more like that of a vehicle with mechanical. The packaging was impressive, with the adapter nestled inside a custom foam insert, and packaged in a reusable case.
"While the packaging of the physical device is nice, the app could use some work...." Read more
"...The throttle response is much better, and more like that of a vehicle with mechanical linkage, that is to say immediate." Read more
"...Quick and simple, worked as described. I also diagnosed fault codes and checked things over just to make sure all was well...." Read more
"I bought this for my 2017 GTI Sport. Carista was quick and easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the codes provided by the vehicle scan tool. They mention that it provides most codes, but it does require upgraded membership to see all codes. Some customers also say that it found hidden codes on their BMW and was able to clear them.
"...Alot of options. I would buy again. Also able to read codes on my other vehicles." Read more
"...With that said, general obd scanning is free...." Read more
"...The amount available codes is overwhelming...." Read more
"...As far as I could tell, the readings were accurate. My hybrid battery was bad, and the codes indicated this...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention it's worth the cost and an inexpensive way to tweak your car, while others say that it' s not cheap and they will be cancelling. Some say that the product is free to download, but you have to pay for it to be useful. This makes it a waste of a lot of time.
"Great value, easy to use, very helpful and well designed Ui...." Read more
"...CaristaApp Free (Diagnosis only, Settings Only?)No hidden costs! It's all there on the internet...." Read more
"...This makes this a waste of a lot of time. It isn't an expensive tool but still a waste of money...." Read more
"...to customize some behavior of your VW or Audi, this is a much less expensive solution than ODBeleven or VCDS...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention it provides basic information, like trouble codes and launch control counter information, and provides a detailed analytics report every month or so. However, others say that it's a bit slow to scan everything and clear codes, and that the interface is slow to gather all the data before you can clear them. It takes a while to load, but once done, making changes is a breeze.
"...to use it with the engine off and accessory mode on, but it takes so long to scan, the car battery dies...." Read more
"...Alot of options. I would buy again. Also able to read codes on my other vehicles." Read more
"...Displays no useful information. May work better for your make and model. Read the fine print." Read more
"...can tell you if there are any trouble codes, AND give you launch control counter information, all INCLUDED FOR FREE permanently as part of the device..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention that it works well with its own companion app, while others say that the included app is completely worthless and has no purpose at all. Some are also concerned about the subscription model for the associated app, and the mobile app software is not well designed.
"...Carista works well with its own companion app but, unfortunately, the free, companion app doesn't do much...." Read more
"...of the features on the 07 Lexus, especially the TPMS system, are not supported...." Read more
"...Overall, the Carista device is perfect for my needs." Read more
"...item here and the pricing details at [...] can see that it requires PAID in-app purchases to do any kind of customization...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the vehicle scan tool. Some mention that the bluetooth connection is relatively troublefree with an iPhone 6s and a 7, via dr prius app, while others say that it randomly disconnects or fails to connect no matter how close or far the devices are. Some say that the Bluetooth OBD2 Adapter pairs beautifully with their iPad and is a stable, if slightly cheap, device. However, others say it takes forever to connect via Bluetooth and check for codes, and that another app was interfering with the connection.
"...Once the app starts, it will immediately recognize the Bluetooth signal and go through the steps to connect...." Read more
"...The app didn't automatically pick up the 4 new IDs in the winter tires...." Read more
"...(I plugged it in despite having no codes to review and the connection was working fine)...." Read more
"...It occasionally has difficulty making a connection but can be easily solved by deactivating Bluetooth on the iOS device then turning it on again...." Read more
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With the FREE App, it ran diagnostic codes on my friend's older 2007 Malibu.
One thing I *really* like is that it displays your TPMS ID / Status for each tire. It doesn't identify the tire (so you can rotate the tires without needing to reset the codes, but it does display the TPMS ID and the tire pressure. You can identify the tires yourself by letting 4#-5# out of each tire in sequence, check the TPMS pressure, and see which one changed. I made a little table in excel for the ID's and the tires and pasted the table onto the handy little case that the Carista comes in. When I rotate the tires, I'll keep track of which tire went where so I can relate the Carista readings to the correct tire. What a better way to check tire pressure than having to use a tire gauge. It would be nice if there was a field in the APP where you could enter a user-specified ID Name, like "LR" for left rear, for example, so you could see the tire name with the ID.
It doesn't appear to capture live data either ... not sure but I'm guessing it doesn't.
I do wish it came with a lifetime subscription for, say, $20 to unlock the enhanced options, but it doesn't, and I probably won't need them.
Support has been very good, I usually get a response to questions within 24 hours.
With the FREE App, it ran diagnostic codes on my friend's older 2007 Malibu.
One thing I *really* like is that it displays your TPMS ID / Status for each tire. It doesn't identify the tire (so you can rotate the tires without needing to reset the codes, but it does display the TPMS ID and the tire pressure. You can identify the tires yourself by letting 4#-5# out of each tire in sequence, check the TPMS pressure, and see which one changed. I made a little table in excel for the ID's and the tires and pasted the table onto the handy little case that the Carista comes in. When I rotate the tires, I'll keep track of which tire went where so I can relate the Carista readings to the correct tire. What a better way to check tire pressure than having to use a tire gauge. It would be nice if there was a field in the APP where you could enter a user-specified ID Name, like "LR" for left rear, for example, so you could see the tire name with the ID.
It doesn't appear to capture live data either ... not sure but I'm guessing it doesn't.
I do wish it came with a lifetime subscription for, say, $20 to unlock the enhanced options, but it doesn't, and I probably won't need them.
Support has been very good, I usually get a response to questions within 24 hours.
I wanted to focus on what this is an absolutely ESSENTIAL tool to buy if you are looking to buy a used Audi S4 (or any other vehicle that this unit applies to that has a launch control counter). Audi S4s with the automatic transmission have a launch control feature; basically the engine revs and the automatic clutch gets dumped, and you shoot off like a rocket. Well, this is quite hard on the vehicle, and as a result Audi limits the number of launches to 200 maximum for the life of the vehicle (at least this is the case for the 2010-2016 Audi S4 range). So when buying a used S4, one of THE best ways to verify if the car has lived a hard life working the local drag strips is to see just how many times the vehicle has been launched in this manner.
Enter the Carista device! All you need to do is download the app, plug in the box into the OBD port, and you immediately will have a very quick and easy way to check the number of launches. Best of all - you do NOT need to set up an account, fill out any forms, or buy anything whatsoever; this is default functionality that is completely free and requires NO additional setup or hassle. I wound up buying a used S4 with only 7 launches.
Note that I originally went with the XTool VAG401 handheld scanning device, and I hate it. It is incredibly slow, menus are completely wrong in many cases, and after struggling for about 3 hours, I gave up on finding the launch control counter (yes, I fully researched VCDS menus and code blocks, downloaded the latest update for the tool, and had no luck). The Carista device immediately could tell me that there were NO trouble codes, and gave me an immediate answer on the number of launches.
So yes, there are tons of detailed settings that Carista can help you easily adjust, and many of these functions do require you to pay money (at least beyond the initial free 30 days), BUT if you want a really easy to use device that can tell you if there are any trouble codes, AND give you launch control counter information, all INCLUDED FOR FREE permanently as part of the device, then do yourself a favor and snag a Carista device!
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La licencia por mes esta en $269, pero con que la tengas 1 mes, te alcanza para moverle a todo lo que hay y dejarlo como quieres. Ya después lo puedes cancelar.
Barrido de agujas, navegación, luces escandinavas, luces al abrir la cajuela, apertura de ventanillas en automático, coming and leaving home configuración, etc.
For those who think this is the 'ONE STOP SHOP' of diagnostic scanners out there - it comes pretty damn close. It's plug and play, no need to connect to wifi (iOS ELM 327), simply launch the app and it connects to the Carista seamlessly every time.
Picture shows activation of ‘Real-time MPG’ on an e90 BMW M3 which can improve your driving style helping you to understand how to save fuel when not driving these cars at their full potential. This option was activated in 2 minutes on the CARISTA and not normally activated from the factory on these vehicles.
A quick lesson in On Board Diagnostics:
Most cars have several 'modules' (ECU's) which control all functions of the vehicle. Do a google search of 'BMW Module Tree' to see what this looks like on paper.
Your £5 - £50 scanners can normally interrogate ONLY THE ENGINE (ECU) module, as this is most commonly responsible for the 'Check Engine' light. A £50 scanner might give you live data of engine parameters with graphing etc. for fault finding, and the £5 scanner will simply give you a fault code. These scanners rarely let you code/program anything on the vehicle.
The more expensive scanners £50 - £250 work to interrogate additional modules including ABS, Airbag, Transmission etc. which can also cause the Check Engine light to illuminate. Decent scanners have better compatibility with a wider range of vehicles and some explanation of the fault codes built in (google is normally best for interpretation of codes anyway). These are still 'scanners' and permit very limit coding/programming to the vehicle, unless otherwise stated (steering angle sensor, battery programming, TPMS reset etc. are common features built-in). These scanners work for 50% of vehicle problems.
The expensive £400+ scanners usually allow interrogation of all vehicle modules, or atleast as many as are compatible with the device. Common faults often occur in auxiliary modules such as Footwell, Light, Car Access System, Radio etc. which normally only dealer-level OEM software can interpret, interrogate and program properly. These scanners offer varying levels of compatibility, but work for 90% of problems on cars, most independent garages use these and they often require some sort of subscription service.
The amazing thing about the Carista is that it is actually interrogating several modules in the car which normally only the £400 scanners would do. In order to do complex customisations it needs access to read and write to these auxiliary modules. To enable features like real-time mpg, driver door unlock on one-click, and increasing brightness of rear lights would normally require 30 mins of downloading module data to a laptop, interpreting through dealer-level software, editing string values, and re-uploading to the module, all in a careful and timely manner. The Carista takes care of this whole process and does the coding in seconds. It's quite unbelievable (although not the first on the market to do this, it seems to be the first multi-vehicle, cross-compatible device).
So in having access to all vehicle modules, Carista is able to report back detailed error codes within these modules. The caveat is it only works if the Carista scanner is compatible with the vehicle. A 2015 Mercedes E Class W212 with the 'Auxiliary Battery Malfunction' error was not picked up by the Carista, nor was it recognised by a trusty £200 scanner. It's likely that to read this error in more detail, a £400+ scanner would be required, or dealer-level software with a USB cable and laptop.
The 2007-2013 BMW 3 Series E9x vehicles are very well covered, as are VAG group vehicles. Compatibility seems to be improving regularly and is already very good for a device at this price. Carista have a Beta Test Team which are constantly working to add functionality and compatibility. You can join this team from their website.
All in all, an excellent little scanner, worth every penny.
Hints for use: Keep a record of the customisations you carry out. Carry out customisations one-at-a-time with the IGNITION ON but ENGINE OFF. Ensure your car battery is in good order, if in doubt connect a battery charger if doing a long session as a battery failure during programming can be fatal for the module. End all other apps on your phone/tablet and disconnect all other bluetooth devices. Do not operate things in the vehicle whilst coding/diagnosing/using the Carista, modules should be idle during read/write. Opening / closing doors and windows and operating the radio can affect coding.
WARNING on BMW E9x vehicles: Activating the 'Engine can be started only when car is in Neutral/Park' is for AUTOMATIC MODELS only. Activating this customisation on a Manual vehicle will prevent it from starting! - There are a number of issues like this, where the customisation needs to be carefully considered before activation.
Wish list for future updates:
More powerful diagnostics - adaptations, activation of ABS pump for bleeding, O2 sensor testing, live data streaming, sensor readouts, graphing, etc. Save/Restore feature - after making some customisation 'mistakes' you have to go back and undo those customisations by guessing. Increased vehicle compatibility list, especially Mercedes and other popular cars. Also fixing functionality with other diagnostic apps which are classed as compatible, could not get these to recognise and connect to the Carista. Also, some information on each customisation, quite often it's a case of guessing what each thing does. Grouping customisations into a 'custom list' would also be handy. For example, you don't need to look at customisations relevant to the sunroof when the vehicle does not have one.
Thanks Carista for a device that everyone has been waiting for. Enjoy your car, your way!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2019
For those who think this is the 'ONE STOP SHOP' of diagnostic scanners out there - it comes pretty damn close. It's plug and play, no need to connect to wifi (iOS ELM 327), simply launch the app and it connects to the Carista seamlessly every time.
Picture shows activation of ‘Real-time MPG’ on an e90 BMW M3 which can improve your driving style helping you to understand how to save fuel when not driving these cars at their full potential. This option was activated in 2 minutes on the CARISTA and not normally activated from the factory on these vehicles.
A quick lesson in On Board Diagnostics:
Most cars have several 'modules' (ECU's) which control all functions of the vehicle. Do a google search of 'BMW Module Tree' to see what this looks like on paper.
Your £5 - £50 scanners can normally interrogate ONLY THE ENGINE (ECU) module, as this is most commonly responsible for the 'Check Engine' light. A £50 scanner might give you live data of engine parameters with graphing etc. for fault finding, and the £5 scanner will simply give you a fault code. These scanners rarely let you code/program anything on the vehicle.
The more expensive scanners £50 - £250 work to interrogate additional modules including ABS, Airbag, Transmission etc. which can also cause the Check Engine light to illuminate. Decent scanners have better compatibility with a wider range of vehicles and some explanation of the fault codes built in (google is normally best for interpretation of codes anyway). These are still 'scanners' and permit very limit coding/programming to the vehicle, unless otherwise stated (steering angle sensor, battery programming, TPMS reset etc. are common features built-in). These scanners work for 50% of vehicle problems.
The expensive £400+ scanners usually allow interrogation of all vehicle modules, or atleast as many as are compatible with the device. Common faults often occur in auxiliary modules such as Footwell, Light, Car Access System, Radio etc. which normally only dealer-level OEM software can interpret, interrogate and program properly. These scanners offer varying levels of compatibility, but work for 90% of problems on cars, most independent garages use these and they often require some sort of subscription service.
The amazing thing about the Carista is that it is actually interrogating several modules in the car which normally only the £400 scanners would do. In order to do complex customisations it needs access to read and write to these auxiliary modules. To enable features like real-time mpg, driver door unlock on one-click, and increasing brightness of rear lights would normally require 30 mins of downloading module data to a laptop, interpreting through dealer-level software, editing string values, and re-uploading to the module, all in a careful and timely manner. The Carista takes care of this whole process and does the coding in seconds. It's quite unbelievable (although not the first on the market to do this, it seems to be the first multi-vehicle, cross-compatible device).
So in having access to all vehicle modules, Carista is able to report back detailed error codes within these modules. The caveat is it only works if the Carista scanner is compatible with the vehicle. A 2015 Mercedes E Class W212 with the 'Auxiliary Battery Malfunction' error was not picked up by the Carista, nor was it recognised by a trusty £200 scanner. It's likely that to read this error in more detail, a £400+ scanner would be required, or dealer-level software with a USB cable and laptop.
The 2007-2013 BMW 3 Series E9x vehicles are very well covered, as are VAG group vehicles. Compatibility seems to be improving regularly and is already very good for a device at this price. Carista have a Beta Test Team which are constantly working to add functionality and compatibility. You can join this team from their website.
All in all, an excellent little scanner, worth every penny.
Hints for use: Keep a record of the customisations you carry out. Carry out customisations one-at-a-time with the IGNITION ON but ENGINE OFF. Ensure your car battery is in good order, if in doubt connect a battery charger if doing a long session as a battery failure during programming can be fatal for the module. End all other apps on your phone/tablet and disconnect all other bluetooth devices. Do not operate things in the vehicle whilst coding/diagnosing/using the Carista, modules should be idle during read/write. Opening / closing doors and windows and operating the radio can affect coding.
WARNING on BMW E9x vehicles: Activating the 'Engine can be started only when car is in Neutral/Park' is for AUTOMATIC MODELS only. Activating this customisation on a Manual vehicle will prevent it from starting! - There are a number of issues like this, where the customisation needs to be carefully considered before activation.
Wish list for future updates:
More powerful diagnostics - adaptations, activation of ABS pump for bleeding, O2 sensor testing, live data streaming, sensor readouts, graphing, etc. Save/Restore feature - after making some customisation 'mistakes' you have to go back and undo those customisations by guessing. Increased vehicle compatibility list, especially Mercedes and other popular cars. Also fixing functionality with other diagnostic apps which are classed as compatible, could not get these to recognise and connect to the Carista. Also, some information on each customisation, quite often it's a case of guessing what each thing does. Grouping customisations into a 'custom list' would also be handy. For example, you don't need to look at customisations relevant to the sunroof when the vehicle does not have one.
Thanks Carista for a device that everyone has been waiting for. Enjoy your car, your way!
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