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Diagnostics/scanning tools - what/how/which

Mar4ix

Hi folks, looking for car scanning tool for one my friend, who is not really in to electronics, but he needed it, as qiet offten need for his and his miss car. Because he lives good bit distance from me, some times i am unable help him.

So looking to get a tool for him, i think about handheld device, not mad expencive, but pretty much capble.

I am goin tomorow to visit him to do diagnostics and clear faults( recently was oil pump shaft broken and turbo on his audi, after repair audi is in permanent limp mode) so might somebody could advice good and reasonably priced scanner.

Thanks

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John.G

I don't think seat belt faults are part of a OBD standard.

two wheels good

Airbag warning light on in a VW Polo 1.2L petrol
OBD reader needed to diagnose and reset.

Any recommendations for a suitable DIY unit that will do this job but also have functionality that might be useful on other likely jobs or other cars in the family.

It seems I need OBDII standard. I don't think I need real-time readings, data plotting or printing.
More inclined to a self-contained unit than a bluetooth-ed plug and downloaded software.

I'm considering this reader (€29) in Mick's Garage and I see stacks of them for sale on Adverts.
Some advice/recommendations welcome. Thanks.

zg3409

FishOnABike wrote: »

Can anyone reccomend an android mobile app that can read Ford Focus ABS module error codes or even just read / display the wheel sensor data ?

I'm using a bluetooth OBDII adapter (https://xtrons.com/catalog/product/view/id/901/s/obd-ii-scanner-tool-obd01/). I usually use Torque and find it good but it doesn't read ABS fault codes and neither do any of the several other apps I've tried.

Depending on model forscan on a windows pc with a USB to ODB adapter with a cable (10 euro) may be able to do this. Forscan is free (mostly) and is a DIY effort for nearly new Mazda and ford cars with odb. Look up your specific car to see if someone has got it to work before. I have programmed additional keys, DPF tests and resets etc.

https://forscan.org/

Its not exactly simple, but is cheap

scannerd

cheap readers will only read/clear "open" ODB codes & data that manufactures have to allow access to by law, mostly engine / emissions - if that all your after 20 euro one will do with various fee apps such as "torque"

next level up will allow you to access more systems like airbags, ABS etc, (need to carefully check spec)and some manufacturer codes normally 100-400 range

professional level will read data and codes on all systems, plus will allow you to active various systems for testing, run special functions etc, sky is the limit but can be had for 500 up

carly (model specific) Autel and Launch are good new options in the "above 20 euro" range, or you can be into a good used snapon reader for 500

Jonsturbo2

Hi ,
Thinking of purchasing an OBD blue tooth reader has anyone any advice or own one they can recommend. I don’t mind paying around 100 Euro for a good one . Or do the 20 Euro ones do the same job ?
Checking for stored error codes is what I want it for as don’t really need the fancy dash display, unless someone says it’s very handy of course

tech

ok thanks

Row

tech wrote: »

just need to confirm that ebay link device will work with the Delphi.

Yes it should work with delphi autocom and Wurth sw...the quality of these boxes vary so you pay for what ya get.. ðŸ™‚

tech

just need to confirm that ebay link device will work with the Delphi.

Row

tech wrote: »

150 -200

i have the Delphi 2016 software.

If your only going using it as diy and you have the 2016 sw then your eBay link is a good starter point...ðŸ‘

tech

150 -200

i have the Delphi 2016 software.

Row

tech wrote: »

option 3! tks:)

Whats your budget..?

tech

option 3! tks:)

Row

tech wrote: »

thanks can you give me more info on these many thanks

Depends what you will be doing..?
1,Full time mechanic using diagnostics more than 5 times a day.
2,Part time mechanic using diagnostics 5 times per week
3,Diyer using diagnostics Once per month.

tech

thanks can you give me more info on these many thanks

Row

tech wrote: »

Thanks Row, what would you recommend software and hardware instead of Delphi and the diag tool

Launch X431 is pretty good and is good value plus the sw is up to 2020.
Autel ap 200 is also pretty good but i would put launch ahead of it...both can reset service, program injectors,Wind back rear calipers, Force dpf regeration etc on most new makes models.
Let me know if you need more Info.. ðŸ‘

tech

Thanks Row, what would you recommend software and hardware instead of Delphi and the diag tool

Row

tech wrote: »

anyone?

Its very good on cars/vans/trucks up to 2012 but after that it's not so good even tho its 2016 software.

tech

anyone?

tech

looking for good Diag Tool for cars

I have heard of Delphi and found this diag tool

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R3-CDP-VCI-OBD2-Car-Diagnostic-Tool-Scanning-Apparatus-Bluetooth-For-Software/283705530031?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3D332220d60d5d4f3787b5becc74d3508e%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D274161745527%26itm%3D283705530031%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D5411&_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940

just wondering are these any good or what should I be looking for ?

FishOnABike

Can anyone reccomend an android mobile app that can read Ford Focus ABS module error codes or even just read / display the wheel sensor data ?

I'm using a bluetooth OBDII adapter (https://xtrons.com/catalog/product/view/id/901/s/obd-ii-scanner-tool-obd01/). I usually use Torque and find it good but it doesn't read ABS fault codes and neither do any of the several other apps I've tried.

jmreire

I use the MB iCarsoft 11 OBD reader, and find it very good for what I need..it allow's you to clear existing faults, but not to go too deep, and do damage. It costs about €150, and if you are interested in it, make sure that you buy from registered iCarsoft dealers, as otherwise, you will not be able to access the updates. I got mine from UK Direct. The one that I have is MB specific, but they make them for several makes, so google them ... www.iCarsoft.com have a look and see if you can find what you need.

biko

Magown3, have a look at the youtube video I posted above, maybe something there will suit.

Magown3

Hi,

I've a BMW and would like to purchase a hand held odb2 scanner that will show me fault codes and also force a regen of my dpf.

Anyone out there recommend one that's less than 100 yoyo's?

On the other hand, if there's one out there that you can recommend that can also program the car, I'd be willing to push the budget. Want video in motion and maybe add a reverse camera to the screen.

Cheers

Polo_Cluvie

Hi guys anyone ever used the carista pro app for electronic park brake service etc?

zilog_jones

From what I know, for anything outside of the ECU you'd need manufacturer-specific diagnostics stuff, or maybe the high-end professional products from the likes of Snap-on.

Wanderer78

im looking for a recommendation for a diagnostic tool, preferably no more than 100 euro, thats capable of checking airbag issues? thanks folks

somorain

scannerd wrote: »

pm sent with good source for launch tools

@scannerd : Can you recommend a WiFi OBD2 scan tool that supports wireless infrastructure mode?

greasepalm

I was advised by a mate to get a Autel maxicom mk808 for garage as an upgrade from a brain bee and auto boss and needed to update subscription costing e125 per year something that gets overlooked when buying one.

Did the early elm hook up to laptop and usb port also an idea if he has a laptop.+ many things getting used with android phones.

scannerd

pm sent with good source for launch tools

samjames

Mar4ix wrote: »

Yea, thats a good option, but my friend not good with electronics, phones or different connections. Bluetooth for him is too complicated.

Looking more kind of stright foreword, handheld with wire, so would be easy enough me explain for him step by step.

http://www.uobdii.com/wholesale/launch-x431-crp429c-auto-diagnostic-tool.html

anyone have this, was thinking of purchasing it but not sure