Is there any reason to not use the $12 bluetooth models on Amazon or are they just as good as the $50 and up models?
Which ODB2 scanner
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I went with BlueDriver, which I think was around $100. I believe the less expensive scanners basically read and erase codes. With BlueDriver you also have live data, smog check to test emissions readiness, and freeze frame, which will show all the sensor values when an MIL is set.
I think the BlueDriver is okay but not amazing. It does not communicate with all of the sensors, basically...
ECT
IAT
O2 sensors
Fuel Trim
TPS
Calculated engine load (peak torque)
Speed
RPMs
Absolute Manifold Pressure
The live data is super helpful for diagnostics. I just wish I could get transmission temp, battery temp, actual battery voltage.
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I think most of the Bluetooth ones can do live reading.
Is there anything particularly useful about live readings in the moment? Should I have a second phone mount for viewing live data or just record the data in the background for later reference?
Silly question here but what do you all use your OBD11 scanner for?
seems by checking all the time are you not looking for problems?
You can get codes through the ignition look them up on google and can clear them by disconnecting the battery.
I dont know anyone in Australia who has an OBD11 reader but we also do not have smog testing, they are just not a common thing here but just recently they have started to advertise them everywhere!
Do I need one for the TJ?
seems by checking all the time are you not looking for problems?
You can get codes through the ignition look them up on google and can clear them by disconnecting the battery.
I dont know anyone in Australia who has an OBD11 reader but we also do not have smog testing, they are just not a common thing here but just recently they have started to advertise them everywhere!
Do I need one for the TJ?
I just received this, though I bought it at $49.95 instead of$59.95 where it's at now. (It comes with it's own app.) But then there's the $12 Veepeak (and many others at the same price) and I debate whether it's worth it to pay more.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9S71LW/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9S71LW/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I use the vgate icar pro. IIRC I only paid like $20 or maybe even less. Paired with the $5 Torque Pro app on my Samsung, it works great. When I travel I usually have it on just to keep an eye on things. Instant MPGs, average MPGs, speed difference, fuel flow, coolant temps, o2 readings, throttle input, intake temps, and several more. Have been able to read codes, and clear the CEL afterwards. Worth it in my opinion
I've also been very happy with the Torque Pro App (only for android iirc) with a $20 Bluetooth dongle from Amazon for watching real-time O2 numbers, other real-time operations, and scanning/deleting P0 codes. I also keep a cheap corded scanner handy as a backup.
Does this device properly communicate and allow us to read/delete SRS codes and codes associated with failed/replaced speed sensors?
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