OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth for Android, Mini OBD2 Scanner Car Diagnostic Tool OBDII Auto Check Engine Light Code Reader

This is one awesome little piece of equipment! I am not all that vehicle savvy, I can change my oil, do my brakes, and rotate my tires, but that is about it. I have always been irritated when I see the idiot light come on and wonder not only what it means, but if I have to get it to the shop asap. In these days of computer managed cars, we have less and less logical hunches to go on. I recently bought a new truck and after only 1200 miles the check engine light came on. With steam coming off my head I ordered this with 2 day shipping. Fortunately I did not have to take the vehicle on the road before the scanner arrived. When it arrived, I had already downloaded several apps on my android and was ready to give it a shot, even though I was sure that the information would be miles over my head.I was wrong, between the apps and this little wonder I found that it was a temporary warning due to a single misfire on cylinder 5. I consulted a mechanic friend and he says that happens with new cars and goes away. Then he asked me how I figured out that symptom. I told him and he said "Pretty cool, most people panic and bring it in to the shop" I drove it to work the next day and sure enough the light went out.I plugged the scanner in again and it showed that the alert had indeed been reset.Since then I have learned all kind of interesting things about my truck. Immediate MPG as opposed to measurements over time and distance. I can tell how my drive train is distributing the load across the wheels as the conditions change, I can see how my braking system works under different conditions, even how my transmission shifts under different types of driving. When I showed this to several friends who are "Mechanic Minded" they were impressed with what it does for the cost and ease of understanding. all were impressed by the accuracy of the diagnosticsThis is pretty freaking COOL! I like anything that makes it easier to understand things I am not so well versed in, and this device does it in spades. Actually let me say this device and the corresponding App do it in spades.When choosing apps, start with the free ones and see what kind of feedback you prefer. when you find the one or ones you like, there is almost always a pro version available for a small amount of money, but some of the free ones will do the trick without purchase. It depends on the level you want to take it to.In terms of ease of use:It only fits on one way, there is nothing to worry about with putting it on wrong.If you can pair your phone or tablet to any bluetooth device, you can set this upIf you have children or a spouse that thinks a vehicle runs on moonbeams and happy thoughts then freaks out when a light comes on, they can plug this in and understand the output.Final thought, with what this does, and for what it costs, this is peace of mind at a pittance. These will be turning up as little gifts for family and friends this holiday season,If I could give it 10 stars I would

I recently purchased this OBD scanner to use with the Torque Pro app on my Android phone. I am very happy with the scanner and the app, and I would highly recommend them to any car owner.The scanner is very easy to use. Simply connect it to your car's OBD2 port and open the Torque Pro app. The app will automatically scan your car's computer and display a variety of information, including engine RPM, fuel consumption, and current emissions. I needed it to troubleshoot misfiring on some cylinders.The Torque Pro app also allows you to view and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This can be helpful if your car is experiencing any problems.I have been using the OBD scanner and Torque Pro app for a few weeks now, and I have been very impressed with them. They are both very reliable and easy to use. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to learn more about their car or troubleshoot any problems that they may be having.Pros:Easy to useReliableWide range of featuresCompatible with most carsCons:Label fell off after being in the heat, but no damage to device.Overall:I highly recommend this OBD scanner (and Torque Pro app) to any car owner. They are both very reliable and easy to use, and they offer a wide range of features.I hope this helps!

This is a fake ELM-327 (shows version 1.5 which is a popular counterfit, but at least there's an indication). Legit ELM-327's should cost at least more than $20 though, so that wasn't really a surprise. (the chip itself costs $20).Pros: Super Slim, no ugly brand logo or blinking lights. Just the one sticker as pictured. My OBDII port points directly down, so I worried the longer scanners might get kicked getting in / out of the car, but this is so slim it doesn't even stick out past the bottom of the pastic dash cover.It works for 90% of what I needed it to do. Check codes, clear codes, show engine data like timing, O2 readings, open and closed loops, fuel %, etc, but that's mostly due to having a 2012 car that supports a lot of these sensor readouts. An early 2000's car would likely have fewer sensors supported.This unit also appears to be safe to leave in the vehicle all the time because it's only on when the car is powered (acc, or engine running). It does not stay on with the car completely turned off.Cons: Fake ELM-327, doesn't not support all the features of the newer v2.1 ELM chip, but for most users that isn't an issue. It's not the fastest reader either, and when reading multiple sensors at once there is a noticeable slow down compared to single sensor readings. That said, the reader DOES work with the fast mode in torque, so with an average amount of gauges there isn't any real issue. I'd also describe it as a refresh lag, as all sensors will react fairly quickly to changes, but sometimes the refresh rate on the sensor can suffer. This is just due to the protocol though, and is expected to a certain degree.For me, I had a strict set of requirements that I wanted. Small form factor(good). Either a real ELM-327, or a clone of the newer version(failed). Fast data polling speed (fair), bluetooth 4.0 (only 2.0, not a big deal). Auto on/off so I could leave it in (Good). Code reading and clearing (decent, can remove a CEL light, but can't fully clear out historic faults).

It works fine with a couple of Android apps on my phone and connects easily enough.Frankly it connects much easier than my $100+ BlueDriver. I actually bought this as it was recommended somewhere on the web and my BlueDriver refused to establish a connection with my phone.

I bought this to make checking ECU codes easier, I had to try a few different apps before I found one that suited the purpose, and would connect easily, but I would recommend this as a cheap OBD2 reader.

Best device every car owner should have it

It does not connect to my Android phone, and the App does not read any data.Complete waste of time and money

works great linked with torque lite, east to use fast delivery

Worked fine for the first five months, now it just gets hot when I plug it in, and has stopped working.