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Old 09-27-2016, 06:25 PM
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I've been lookin at wireless diagnostic tools on amazon. What do you guys recommend?
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do a search on Amazon for "OBD2 Bluetooth adapter" -- there are a couple that are literally blue in color that sell for around 13 bucks. I use one of those, combined with the "Torque 2" app for android (which I think cost me $5). This will do the trick unless you need to get really in-depth with auto-maker specific diags. Audi comes to mind, with regard to being a complex pain in the butt.
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The adapter is called an ELM327 for android. Steve
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I got the BAFX adapter and still use the free torque app. Works very well for me. I had friends with Audi's and VWs recommend it. So I know it works for them too.
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The elm327, is it specific for one vehicle or can it be for different vehicles?
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Got and elm too. Plugs into all my vehicles.
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I've also got an ELM327. Get blue tooth for droid, or wifi for apple. I have an iphone, so I use obdfusion, which functions pretty good as a scan tool. I really liked forscan, but it's only for Ford's and Mazda.
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I've got the BAFX Bluetooth as well. I use it with the $5 Torque Pro app. For less than $30 it's super cool. Read codes, clear codes ,and read real time info.
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I would recommend the BAFX reader also. It works in an '02 Firebird where other supposedly "Compatible" OBDII readers do not. I have two other ELM327 bluetooth readers that dont connect to the PCM.
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I also have a cheap Android pan with an Elm327. Worked fine for a while and all of a sudden it no longer will link. As I understand it this is the biggest complaint with the wireless scans.



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