Decent overall ODB2 scanner for most vehicles

Hey y'all.,

Any ideas for a DIYER who would like to be able to read, clear and diagnose check engine lights and other common codes?

 

Scanguage or ultraguage are helpful tools, use the search bar plenty of threads on the topic.

some people run the blue tooth OBDII as well with an app (Torque)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/scan-gauge-or-ultra-gauge.366488/

 

If you have a smart phone I would get a BlueDriver.

 

They have good marketing, but it's not that special of a device. There are cheaper options if you just need to read codes, if you want to read ABS codes or other codes then you probably want to step up to a more full fledged scanner for about the same cost.
Something like this would be a better alternative that does not rely on your phone and a subscription -

$150 FOXWELL NT630 Plus OBD2 Scanner with ABS and SRS, 2024 ABS Scan Tool Bleeding Brake SRS Scanner Car Code Reader Diagnostic Tool Bidirectional Scanner with Airbag Light Reset SAS Oil Light

https://www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-NT630-Plus-Bi-Directional-Calibration/dp/B07CSMJJK9/

If you want a more full fledged scanner and are really digging into diagnostics something like this is better

$479 Autel Scanner MaxiCOM MK808S: 2024 Bidirectional Tool as MK808BT Pro MX808S M808Z, Function as MaxiCheck MX900, 28+ Service, Active Test, All System Diagnose, Injector Coding, FCA Autoauth Android 11

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiCOM-MK808-Diagnostic-Diagnosis/dp/B0744B55QV



IF YOU JUST NEED TO READ CODES - an ELM327 cant be beat. If you have an android you can get the cheaper bluetooth version, if you have an iPhone you need the wifi version.

Wireless WiFi OBD2 Scanner for iPhone/iOS & Android, AUCARAUTO Elm327 Professional Car Auto Check Engine Light Code Reader & Diagnostic Scan Tools Fits All Vehicles in The US from 1996 to Latest

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-WiFi-AUCARAUTO-Professional-Diagnostic/dp/B0B2WCMT5G

Those are just some quick examples I grabbed.

 

I use FIXD OBD2 Bluetooth scanner for iPhone. It can also show you live data while you’re driving. For example, I’ve been monitoring my coolant temps on long drives.

 

https://freematics.com/
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