BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone & Android

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The Bluedrivers are one of the most impressive OBD2 scanners on the market. One of my favorite features is that it works with iOS and Android. This is very rare to see in Wireless OBD2 scanners! The diagnostics for reading DTCs and providing common fixes save time and money. We’d recommend the BlueDriver to the curbside mechanic, or the professional.

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It sits comfortably at an affordable price point, making it a good entry-level code reader for first-time buyers. Regarding protocols, it supports J1850 VPW, ISO2000, J1850 PWM, KWP2000, ISO9141, and CAN. Winner: Both BlueDriver and Carly score very close in this category since their scanners are compatible with many car brands in the world! However, we will give more points to Carly, since the scanner can be used on gasoline and diesel cars manufactured since 2001 everywhere in the world.Then there are the other people. The other people want to know. The other people want to be sure that the problem really is something that only a professional can handle, and these people (admire or pity them, they won’t mind) need an OBD-II scanner. The Professional OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool trusted by mechanics and developed by Professional Engineers

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Torque’s built-in OBD scan function spotted the ABS code that even the Innova ABS scanner and OBD Fusion’s extended diagnostic module weren’t able to read, so it’s not software that’s easy to dismiss. The fact that the interface is programmed to give you control of everything rather than being designed by someone who knows what makes a good diagnostic scanner is hard to overlook, though, and if you don’t own an Android device there’s not much incentive to go buy one just so you can use this app. Smartphone adapters Carista – Bluetooth OBD2 Adapter Both BlueDriver and Carly require you to get their OBD2 device which works with their free app. For Carly, the basic features come for free, while advanced features are only included with the app license. For BlueDriver, there is no premium version of the app, only a free version. However, the scanner is more expensive. Lemur Vehicle Monitors is a tiny company located on the tiny island of Newfoundland off the eastern shore of Canada, but their BlueDriver app and Bluetooth adapter is one of the biggest things that’s happened to automotive diagnostics in decades.Don’t try this at home unless you’re confident you know what you’re unplugging and what it might break .

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Sadly, Wi-Fi transmission of OBD diagnostic data means that this adapter will kill your internet connection while you’re scanning your car, since your phone assumes you’ll get internet over Wi-Fi. (There are workarounds to use cell tower data and Wi-Fi at the same time, but it’s not simple.) That’s not the end of the world for diagnostic work, but if you were thinking about using this adapter to set up a virtual dashboard to monitor everyday engine performance, it basically kills any streaming music or navigation functions. For this example code, Repairpal.com has a good amount of information, and might even tell you more than a high-end diagnostic tool. OBD-codes.com also includes pictures and a more thorough description of the part, though the diagnostic steps are terser. DTCsearch.com gave us much less general information about the MAF system, but it does describe the exact conditions that would trigger a code among a few different makes. The Autel – AL319 is a simple scanner that presents basic OBD-II information without any other fluff. There are only two real interface buttons (scroll and enter) and a hotkey that will take you directly to an emissions pre-test report. If you just want to test cars for problems before you go to a “smog shop,” this scanner will give you the goods. The BlueDriver Repair Database contains over 30 million experienced-based Reported Fixes for Trouble Codes (DTC's). Ranked as Top Reported Fixes, Frequently Reported Fixes and Other Reported Fixes, a BlueDriver Repair Report is specific to your vehicle's year, make and model. The detailed report goes well beyond providing a cryptic code definition by giving you validated fixes for your trouble codes. Save time by using BlueDriver to prioritize how your vehicle can be repaired. Preview a sample Repair Report in App.

The Lemur – BlueDriver turns your smartphone into a top-notch scan tool with a long list of essential diagnostic features. With both Carly and BlueDriver OBD2 scanners, you can read out your car’s fault codes. (These are also called error or OBD2 codes).