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Post by Tim on Nov 18, 2020 11:41:34 GMT
Does anybody have a diagnostic reader that's any good?
Just looking for recommendations as I think it's time I actually got one.
Needs to be for all brands though and don't really fancy getting one that needs a subscription.
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Post by johnc on Nov 18, 2020 11:50:27 GMT
Never had one i'm afraid.
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Post by Blarno on Nov 18, 2020 12:27:49 GMT
I have a generic bluetooth OBD reader that I bought off Ebay about 8 years back, combined with an app on my phone called OBD Doctor, which cost about 4.99 for the full version. It can read and remove EML codes, but anything over and above that (ABS, airbag, etc) it can't do. It has saved my bacon on many an occasion - it helped to diagnose the faulty swirl flaps on the Saab and the duff turbo on the BMW, not to mention countless service jobs I have done.
The app can live read most data from the ECU, such as boost pressure, MPG, road speed, injector pressures, etc.
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Post by Tim on Nov 18, 2020 12:58:17 GMT
Thanks
I was looking at something called iCarSoft that's about £250 for all makes.
I have no idea if that's good value or not!
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Post by LandieMark on Nov 18, 2020 20:05:09 GMT
I have an Autel. It reads OBDII quite happily and resets codes and can give live data.
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Post by Tim on Nov 19, 2020 9:13:14 GMT
I think I used one of those a few years ago.
I see they can be anywhere from £100 to £2,500!
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Post by LandieMark on Nov 19, 2020 9:20:07 GMT
I think I used one of those a few years ago. I see they can be anywhere from £100 to £2,500! I think mine was about £50 from Amazon on special offer. |
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