Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Easy AL309 OBD-II

easy to use,very versatile,and just as good as the expensive scanners and may i say even better;best tool i've ever bought for my car.what a great investment!!the instructions are simplified and very direct. the amazon price even better.you want a good scanner?? buy this one. i wish i can say otherwise!!! this scanner is worth every penny.

Easy AL309 OBD-II

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

AL309 OBD-II Code Reader

Since this warning is buried in instructions, I'll lead with it: only connect it to your car when the ignition is off. I have no tale of woe around this, but the manual heavily emphasizes it after inexplicably putting this warning WAAAY down in the instructions (as well as near the end of page 2's disclaimers to the effect that hot objects can cause burns).

Finding the connector was immediate on one of my cars and took some Googling on my Toyota Tundra. Neither the manual nor the web site has a search function for this. You'd think it'd be obvious, since it has to be within a couple feet of the steering column, but it may not be.

AL309 OBD-II Code Reader

On one car, the unit said it couldn't connect properly when I turned the ignition on then waited for something to happen. After disconnecting/reconnecting a couple times, I tried cranking the engine and suddenly all was well. On the other, just turning on the ignition started the analysis.

AL309 OBD-II Code Reader

Since no codes were found - or anything else of note other than the basic info the unit is designed to supply - I have no feedback about resetting codes or using them to solve some automotive mystery.

The unit comes with a USB cable, about which the manual says little. Plug the AL309 into your computer, and you're likely to find that the 309's readout says something to the effect of not being able to link up. If you go to the Autel web site, to the 309 page and with the 309 still connected, you'll see a green-highlighted message that, yes, the 309's connected (if the 309's not connected, a red-highlighted message confirms that), then a couple boxes asking you to select which file to install from your documents directory. Read more

Monday, October 21, 2013

OBD-II Code Reader / Scan Tool

The scanner is easy to use. Ordered this item yesterday and received it today...one day shipping. My 2001 Jeep Cherokee check engine light came on three days ago. I connected this scanner, followed the instructions and it found one error code. I selected "Read Codes" from the drop-down menu and it read as a slow emission leak. Went to a local store, bought a new gas tank cap and, so far, the light has not come on. The scanner can read On-Board Diagnostics II or OBD II for short.

OBD-II Code Reader / Scan Tool

Read this information before you purchase this scanner to make sure it'll work with your vehicle...this info is straight from the scanner's manual. According to the included manual, the EPA required "all 1996 vehicles and newer cars sold in the United States must be OBD II compliant..." Also, "a small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD II compliant. To verify if a 1994 and 1995 car is OBD II compliant, check the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label which is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD II compliant, the label will designate "OBD II Certified."

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Wirless OBD2

Worked fine for me in just 5 min- just slightly flaky on initially connecting - but Iphone instructions weren't completely clear so here's the step by step that I did:

1) Plug it in to ODB2 port under your dash and set the car key to the ON position (don't have to start the engine) to read more data (wifi should work even off though)
2) Find the ELM wireless network on your iphone (settings - wifi) - mine said "CLKDevices" click connect
3) In iphone wifi settings change from DHCP to static
IP 192.168.0.5 (any ip other than .10 should work)
Subnet 255.255.255.0
Router 192.168.0.10 (you can probably leave this blank actually)
4) Get an app - I didn't research much and mainly just want this as a code reader and used Engine Link - (Torque Pro, Rev2 and many others should work too)
5) In your app connect to "192.168.0.10" and "port 35000"
6) Mine sort of connected (got a green light in app) but didn't get live data - I disconnected the wifi, turned the key to off and back on (and maybe replugged the ELM back into OBD2 port?) and it started working, stayed connected and I could pull CELs (trouble codes) and fuel/ live rpm when I started car etc etc.

Wifi Range is short - make sure your iphone is not reverting back to 4G or your home's wifi autojoin network if you are having problems.

Make sure to get the ELM327 Wifi version if you don't want to have to jailbreak your Iphone for Bluetooth (Android phones shouldn't have to)

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Wirless OBD2

This WIFI interface support all OBDII Protocls.
This WIFI OBD interface are fully compatible with many software, such as such as engine running parameters monitoring, DTC reading and clearing, MPG meter, etc.
SSID: OBDDevice, IP/Port: 192.168.0.10:35000, Antenna: Internal, Wifi Standard: 802.11a/b/g
Power Consumption: 0.75 Watts, Operating Temperature: -15 to 100 Celsius, Size: 15x13x4cm
Package including: 1x ELM 327 WIFI Diagnostic Reader Scanner

Wirless OBD2

Thursday, October 17, 2013

AL301 OBDII

Compatible with ALL 1996 and newer vehicles
Reads and displays Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Erases Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Reads and displays Vehicle Identification Number
Over 7000 DTC definitions available from software

AL301 OBDII

Autel AL301 OBDII/CAN Code Reader Detail

AL301 OBDII

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

OBD-II Code Reader

The MaxiScan® MS309 CAN OBD II/EOBD Code Reader provides DIYers easy and quick access to Diagnostic Trouble Codes and their definitions on Most OBD II compliant vehicles sold worldwide since 1996.
Work with most 1996 and later OBD II compliant US, European and Asian vehicles,Not all of them.Just because of ECUs

I bought this to communicate with my 99 Honda Civic and it did just that. It can read and erase the check engine light and monitor live data. In Canada the absolute cheapest you can scan your car for is 60$ so for me this tool has paid for itself. Overall great product would definetly recomend for home mechanic.

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OBD-II Code Reader

Obd 2 MS300

Retrieves generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), includes definitions lookup software on CD and displays DTC definitions on screen
Features an easy-to-read backlit LCD screen, multilingual menu and DTC definitions and standard 16-pin OBD-II connector--no additional cables are needed
Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification No) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9
Supports the CAN (Controller Area Network) protols and all other current OBD-II protocols
Works with most OBD-II compliant U.S., European and Asian vehicles (OBD-II is standard on all cars sold in U.S. post-1996)

Obd 2 MS300

I had a check engine light on my Toyota Camry 2001. I did a little research and found out that a computer scanner called an OBD II can be used as a diagnostic tool for most cars on the road today (1996 and newer with some exceptions). I decided to buy this affordable scanner rather than pay a mechanic $70 to $100 (plus sales tax, shop fees, and all their other nickle and dime fees) to read the code. When I got the Autel MaxiScan delivered, I read the instructions a couple of times. Then, I went out to the car and looked for the place to plug it in, which was right under the steering wheel. I plugged it in, turned the ignition key half way, pressed a few buttons on the scanner, and presto! It read P0401, which means egr flow insufficient. As it turns out, that is a common problem with 2001 Toyota Camrys. I cleared the engine light with the scanner, and unfortunately the engine light came back about 125 miles later. The P0401 code also came back.

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Obd 2 MS300

Bluetooth OBD2

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BAFX Products (TM) - PIC18F2480 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible

Bluetooth OBD2

ONLY THE BAFX PRODUCTS VERSION WORKS ON ALL VEHICLES
Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
Wireless Bluetooth connection to your computer. No More Wires!
Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light), Compatible with Android phones
1YR LIMITED MANUFACTURER WARRANTY!

Bluetooth OBD2