OBD II scanner/reader

mag_black

I'm looking to pick up either kiwi w/ dashcommand or a physical scanner. What's the general consensus for physical obd II scanners vs plx kiwi wifi 2 and software?

I'm really only using it to check codes and to check system readiness.

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Haboob

I bought this:

Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive

And it works to check and clear codes w/o issue. Quick, concise.

cruzthepug

Any idea if this will work to reset the TMPS after a wheel swap?

Haboob

I'm not sure, I had never tried that.

I purchased new TPMS' put in on my new wheels so I didn't have to deal with all of that.

SwissCheese

Sorry to bring up an old thread. I bought this code reader last week and tried using it today for the first time, and it didn't work. I plugged it in, turned the ignition to on (without starting the car), and nothing.

Am I doing something wrong? I know the unit works, because I plugged it into my Jeep and it scanned everything perfectly.

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SouthArk370Z

IIRC, the engine needs to be running. But it's been a while since I used a scanner on a 370Z.

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sx moneypit

Is the scanner not powering up? If not you need to check the power supply to the OBD connector.

SwissCheese

I'll try this tomorrow.

Correct, the unit does not turn on at all. Is there any easy way to check that it's getting power? I don't have a voltmeter.

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sx moneypit

A simple test light will work.According to ALLDATA it gets power from the battery power fuse number 6.

Meulen

I bought a cheap ELM wi-fi and dashcommand. There's a slight lag, but right now I'm only using it for fun like you seem to plan on. To be honest, when I'm really looking at it, by the time I can look over at the display it's probably caught up to what I'm doing anyway. You can check out the set up in my build link below.

and I did a DIY on putting an iPad mini in the cubby here DIY: ipad mini magnetic install into cubby

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Masterbeatty

I have the Kiwi bluetooth and that works great with the TORQUE (andriod)app. I have also used it for dash command on my pc for some logging. But since i have an iphone(wifi kiwi needed), now i dont use it as much. Since i live in CT and you live in MA. I am willing to sell it. Just PM me.

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mag_black

I watched videso of dashcommand, but I couldn't get much info about the "diagnostics" page. It runs a scan and shows sensor errors and/or not ready state. Does it go into detail though?

I don't want to spend $90 for kiwi and $10 for dashcommand if it's not going to do the job of $100 obdII scanner.

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cossie1600

Same here I got one for sale too if you have an android. I switch to iPhone and need a different one

SouthArk370Z

For your stated purposes, speed is not critical and any Bluetooth/Wi-Fi lag wouldn't be important.

I use a ScanGuageII (plugs straight into the OBD port) for reading/clearing DTCs and real-time monitoring of speed, water temp, IAT and one more param depending on what I am interested in at the time. For logging, I bought an ELM-based OBD-to-USB adapter that I connect to a laptop. I can also read/clear DTCs with the software but it's easier to use the ScanGuage.

The ScanGuage runs about $160 dollars, so that may not be the best option for you. The OBD-to-USB adapter was $20-30, I already had the laptop laying around, and I downloaded the software for free.

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kenchan

i use a standalone obd2 reader... cause i bought it before smartphones came into existence.

wat is android?

that was an awesome game in the 80's.