OBD II reader. Best bang for the buck?

[BIGdaddy]

I've got some expensive Snap-on and Craftsman stuff in my garage, but I've also got a floor jack and $2.00 multi-meter from harbor frieght that I'm just as proud of, that get used just as often.

Reason being? They all work amazingly well for their intended purposes.

In short, I'm not opposed to spending some coin, but I also don't want to waste money.

I'd like something that can talk to my 2001 trooper, my wife's 2007 Ford edge, and if possible a 2010 FJcruiser and 2004 Toyota matrix...

Are all those covered under the umbrella title of "OBDII" code reader?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Simons]

Yep, you'll be able to pull engine codes from all of those vehicles with an OBDII code reader.

 

[HOOLIGAN]

Best bang for your buck? The Torque app for Android and iOS is $5 and you can find the bluetooth OBDII plugin for under $15 on Amazon. It will read codes and more. If you don't like it, you're only out $20.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

 

[BIGdaddy]

Best bang for your buck? The Torque app for Android and iOS is $5 and you can find the bluetooth OBDII plugin for under $15 on Amazon. It will read codes and more. If you don't like it, you're only out $20.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

REeeeally!? Ok, that's fuggin' awesome. I never would have guessed.

I have an Iphone 4s. Have you played with the app for the iPhone?

EDIT: I only see an app for the Android phones...Hmmm.

 

[BIGdaddy]

Yep, you'll be able to pull engine codes from all of those vehicles with an OBDII code reader.

Ok, thanks for the clarity. Wasn't sure if newer-ish vehicles had switched to a different diagnostic system yet.

 

[JAvendan]

Best bang for your buck? The Torque app for Android and iOS is $5 and you can find the bluetooth OBDII plugin for under $15 on Amazon. It will read codes and more. If you don't like it, you're only out $20.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

torque for android - yes.

i do not believe for iOS.

joel


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[HOOLIGAN]

torque for android - yes.

i do not believe for iOS.

joel


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You are correct. It's only available for android. One more reason not to buy iOS. 😉

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[BIGdaddy]

torque for android - yes.

i do not believe for iOS.

joel




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Yup, just confirmed. Went to Ian Hawkins website. No iOS, at least not right now. too bad.

 

[BIGdaddy]

You are correct. It's only available for android. One more reason not to buy iOS. ��

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I'm typing on a MacBook and have an iphone in my pocket. Too late.

 

[JAvendan]

I'm typing on a MacBook and have an iphone in my pocket. Too late.

Me, too

Joel

 

[BIGdaddy]

Thanks for the solidarity, Joel.

Ok all, my blatent Apple Fanboy-ism aside...

How about those OBDII readers?!

Thanks!

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Is there a nifty app like that for my Windows phone?

 

[LR Max]

A friend of mine went with a bluetooth OBD 2 reader as well. Works great but it really doesn't stay in the socket. So driving with it isn't really gonna work.

He has Android as well so no help there. That said I just search the apple store and there are about 10 OBD 2 scanner apps. I think you have options.

 

[BIGdaddy]

How about non-phone based units?

 

[Martinjmpr]

Are you just looking for a code reader/resetter or do you want something to permanently mount in the vehicle? I've got an Ultra-Gauge in my DD mazda pickup and a Scangauge II in my 4runner, both of them work very well for seeing and resetting codes, but if you are looking for something you can switch between vehicles, they wouldn't work that well.

OTOH, I'm something of an "information geek" so I like the fact that I can monitor engine and transmission temps, real time MPG and DTE - Distance to Empty - using these devices.